i get my hardened valves information from ford when you order new fleet trucks for cng.There are several companies in Oklahoma that are approved vehicle modifiers for GM, Ford, and Dodge. OEM Systems in Okarche is probably the largest in the state. Not sure where you got the hardened valves info, unless your talking about factory installed systems, but outside of an intake swap nothing else is done to the motor during a conversion kit install.
Right now in Oklahoma and you get a tax credit for 50% of the conversion kit until 2015. Also you can get a $1500 rebate from ONG on a conversion or new vehicle purchase and $2500 rebate for on home fueling stations