Diamond Coach Corporation, a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer with final assembly facilities in Oswego, Kansas, announces its revised minimum DBE goal of 1% for Fiscal Year 2012.  The proposed goal and its methodology are available for inspection during normal business hours for 30 days following the date of this notice.  Diamond Coach Corporation will accept comments on the goal for 45 days from the date of this notice.  Diamond Coach Corporation requests qualified DBEs to contact Kate Strickland, COO and Purchasing Manager, at P.O. Box 489, 2300 West fourth Street, Oswego, Kansas 67356; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or 620-795-2191, extension 20.  Diamond Coach Corporation is seeking DBEs certified under 49 CFR Part 26 and Small Business Enterprises meeting SBA standards to submit technical and commercial proposals to us for materials and services we may require to manufacture commercial buses and cutaways.  Potential supplier work scopes may include fiberglass shells and components, bumper assemblies, interior trim, wall coverings, flooring and floor coverings, passenger seats, driver’s seat assemblies, window assemblies, entrance and exit door assemblies, door control systems, heating and air conditioning systems, video/radio/paging equipment, interior/exterior lighting, wire harnesses, destination signage, belts and restraints, mirrors, running boards, stanchion tubing and fittings, luggage racks, tailpipes, specialty steel (structural steel tubing, etc.), metal fabrications, weldings, aluminum extrusions, fire extinguishers, decals/striping/paint, first aid kits, plywood, hardware, technical manuals, transportation of materials, seals/tapes/caulking, shop tools and cleaning supplies, motor oil, and other stipulated deliverables for installation on commercial buses and cutaways.  Potential suppliers of bus systems and components must have proven bus industry experience.  All suppliers’ manufacturing facilities shall be certified or compliant with FMVSS and DOT Quality Program requirements or demonstrate compliance with an equivalent program.  Certified DBEs and Small Businesses meeting these qualifications should contact Ms. Kate Strickland, COO and Purchasing Manager, at P.O. Box 489, Oswego KS 67356; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or 620-795-2191, extension 20.