Description
This solicitation (Bid #5241) from the City of Mobile seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive automotive maintenance services for the municipal fleet, including oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, and detailed vehicle inspections. The work covers roughly 900 city vehicles of various makes and models, with service required every 5,000 miles. The contract is initially for a six‑month period with optional extensions (an additional six‑month period and up to two one‑year extensions), and is awarded on an all‑or‑none basis. Vendors must meet strict eligibility criteria, including local proximity (within 5 mi of the city police jurisdiction), E‑Verify enrollment, appropriate business licensing, ADEM waste‑oil disposal certification, and insurance coverage. Bids were due by 11:00 a.m. on 25 January 2019, and the solicitation was amended on 11 January 2019 to tighten eligibility requirements.
• Scope: Oil change (oil, oil filter, air filter) plus tire rotation, brake inspection, and comprehensive vehicle inspection.
• Service Frequency: Every 5,000 miles; approximately 2 services per vehicle per year.
• Contract Terms: Initial 6‑month term; optional 6‑month extension; two optional 1‑year extensions; all‑or‑none award.
• Vendor Requirements: Local presence, E‑Verify, Certificate of Authority (if out‑of‑state), City business license, ADEM waste‑oil certification, $250k/$500k commercial liability insurance, daily invoicing.