Description
The City of Mobile’s Purchasing Department issued a sealed competitive bid (Bid #5997) for the acquisition of one to three new 33,000‑lb GVWR crew‑cab trucks equipped with custom hydraulic dumping contractor bodies. The solicitation requires detailed technical specifications for chassis, powertrain, and a fully fabricated dump body, including a 30‑ton pintle hitch, LED lighting, and a powder‑coated finish. Bids must be submitted sealed by 12:01 PM on 26 Sep 2025, accompanied by a 5 % bid bond, and must include delivery FOB Mobile, title‑application costs, and eight hours of on‑site training. The contract is an all‑or‑none award, with pricing to be firm for three months and a 20‑day payment discount provision. Addenda issued on 16 Sep 2025 and 19 Sep 2025 added missing body specifications and reiterated that delivery timing and price will be key award criteria.
• Required delivery FOB Mobile, AL, with title‑application fees included.
• Minimum eight‑hour on‑site training and provision of all necessary installation hardware.
• All‑or‑none sealed bid; 5 % bid bond; pricing firm for three months.
• Addendum 1 (16 Sep 2025) adds detailed hydraulic dump body specs; Addendum 2 (19 Sep 2025) stresses FY 2025 funding and no deadline extensions.