Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid #5924) for the procurement of a wide range of janitorial consumables and equipment. Bids must be received sealed by the revised deadline of 12:01 PM on Tuesday, January 28 2025. Prices quoted must remain firm through June 20 2025, and the City may extend the resulting contract for up to three additional six‑month periods, allowing a possible total duration of 18 months. No bid bond is required, but vendors must provide E‑Verify documentation, a Federal W‑9, and, if out‑of‑state, an Alabama Certificate of Authority within prescribed timeframes. The solicitation emphasizes “or equal to” product substitutions, requiring full manufacturer details and catalog literature for any alternatives. Local preference is indicated, with a requirement that vendors have a place of business within 20 miles of Mobile for possible pick‑up. The award amount has not yet been disclosed.
• Sealed‑bid, lowest‑price award – no bid bond required.
• Broad list of janitorial supplies (trash bags, cleaners, mops, dispensers, paper products, etc.).
• Firm‑price validity until 20 June 2025; potential contract extensions up to 18 months.