MOWER, GOLF COURSE

The City of Mobile is procuring two new fine‑cut rotary golf‑course mowers, complete with specified accessories and a two‑year limited warranty. The solicitation required sealed competitive bids, a 5 % bid bond, and compliance with local vendor‑preference and E‑Verify rules. The award went to JERRY PATE TURF & IRRIGATION, with the bid opening postponed to January 28, 2025 due to a winter storm. • Required models include Toro Groundsmaster 4500‑D, John Deere 9009A, or any equivalent current‑year model meeting detailed technical specs. • Vendor must provide full product literature, install all accessories prior to delivery, and meet local‑vendor‑preference and socio‑economic participation requirements for contracts > $50,000. • Bid bond of 5 % of total bid amount, business‑license, E‑Verify, and (if out‑of‑state) Alabama Certificate of Authority are mandatory.