The City of Mobile Garage Division is seeking qualified vendors to rent a minimum of three 40‑foot working‑height articulating telescopic aerial bucket trucks for an initial six‑month period, with the possibility of month‑to‑month extensions and up to two additional year extensions. Trucks must be based on 2021‑or‑newer Ford F‑550 chassis (or equivalent), painted white, equipped with a 40‑ft telescopic/articulating lift, 400‑lb platform capacity, and meet extensive technical specifications (ANSI Category C insulation, outriggers, ISO‑boom, LED lighting, etc.). Delivery is FOB Mobile with full fuel tanks, and the vendor must hold a City of Mobile business license, be E‑Verify enrolled, and possibly provide a Certificate of Authority if out‑of‑state. Pricing is to be quoted as a monthly rental rate per truck plus delivery and pick‑up fees; a 5 % bid bond may be required. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid, full‑open competition with a bid deadline of 12:01 PM on January 7 2026.