Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5516) for the purchase of 2–5 stand‑on, self‑propelled blowers (Billy Goat 7300 or equivalent). The equipment must meet detailed specifications—including a 35 HP V‑Twin engine, 165 mph airflow, 8,500 CFM, and a two‑year commercial warranty— and be delivered FOB to the city’s motor‑pool facility in Mobile. Bidders must submit a sealed envelope by 11:00 a.m. on March 5 2021, include a 5 % bid bond (or certified cash), provide product literature, and be enrolled in E‑Verify. Out‑of‑state vendors must obtain an Alabama Certificate of Authority and possibly a local business license. The solicitation references Alabama’s Local Vendor Preference Law and a 15 % socially/economically disadvantaged participation requirement for contracts exceeding $50,000. No award has been made yet, so vendor details are unavailable.
• Required equipment: stand‑on, self‑propelled blower with specific engine, airflow, and safety features.
• Bid submission deadline: March 5 2021, 11:00 a.m.; sealed envelope, bid bond, and required documentation.
• Compliance: E‑Verify enrollment, possible Certificate of Authority, local business license, and disadvantaged‑participation clause for larger contracts.