Description
This solicitation from the City of Mobile, Alabama seeks the purchase of a fleet of new 2019‑or‑newer half‑ton mid‑size pickup trucks (various cab and drivetrain configurations) with a defined set of factory‑installed accessories and optional five‑year service plans. The bid was due December 14 2018, and the solicitation includes typical municipal procurement requirements such as a 5 % bid bond, business‑license and E‑Verify compliance, and a socio‑economic clause for contracts exceeding $50 k. Two addenda were issued (Nov 26 & 27 2018), the latter revising the minimum engine requirement to a 2.3 L turbo‑charged unit. No vendor award information or contract value is disclosed.
• Vehicle types: 1/2‑ton 4×2 and 4×4 King‑Cab and Crew‑Cab pickups (1‑20 units per configuration).
• Required accessories: trailer package, spray‑in bed liner, strobe/LED warning lights, four electronic key sets, factory literature, etc.
• Optional 5‑year/75,000‑mile service plan (pre‑order or post‑delivery pricing).
• Procurement rules: 5 % bid bond, discount for payment within 20 days, 15 % disadvantaged‑labor requirement for contracts > $50 k, mandatory business license, E‑Verify, and Certificate of Authority for out‑of‑state vendors.