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V -- SHUTTLE BUS OPERATION AT GRAND CANYON NP, ARIZONA SOL RP120099017 DUE 092399 POC Jim Clark, Contracting Officer 303 969-2755 The National Park Service (NPS) plans to issue a new service contract for the operation and maintenance of the free shuttle bus system, known as the Visitor Transportation System (VTS) in Grand Canyon National Park, to be effective January 1, 2000. The system has been a seasonal operation since 1974, providing transportation to visitors to the South Rim Village. At the beginning of the year 2000 season in mid-March, the system will begin year round operations, possibly scaling back in the winter months. The contractor is reimbursed for the operation and the maintenance of government-owned vehicles and the actual cost of repair parts installed; all other contractor expenses are derived from that reimbursement. Non-reimbursed expenses include, but are not limited to, supervision and dispatch staff, utilities, cleaners and fuelers, bookkeepers, and vehicles needed other than visitor transit vehicles. The contract term is for one year, renewal for up to four additional years. The NPS does not expect the contract to be renewed for more than one to two years; it may only last the initial year. The NPS is preparing to advertise for a concessions transit contract in the future which will replace this service contract. The VTS currently consists of three transit routes, operating from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. The equipment maintained and operated consists of three 26' electric battery-powered buses, seven 40' diesel powered buses, five 40' CNG-powered buses, seven 26' LNG powered buses and ten passenger trailers. The contractor is the primary operator of an LNG and a L/CNG fueling station. The park plans to have only alternative-fueled buses in the future. The NPS provides a compound and garage for storage and maintenance. Drivers and mechanics must be paid in accordance with the US Department of Labor Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act. Reimbursed contractor employees are classified as "Bus Driver" and "Heavy Equipment Mechanic." For a copy of the solicitation, fax your request on your letterhead to Jim Clark, contracting officer at 303 969-2994. For further information call Jim Clark, contracting officer at 303 969-2755. Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358581). (0204)

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