The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid #5820) for the purchase of one or more 22.5‑ton tilt trailers that meet specific technical requirements. Bidders were required to submit a sealed envelope by the deadline, include a 5 % bid bond, and provide detailed product information. The solicitation emphasized local vendor preference, required out‑of‑state vendors to hold an Alabama Certificate of Authority, and mandated E‑Verify compliance. No vendor award details were disclosed.
• Scope: Supply a 22.5‑ton, 30‑ft tilt‑deck trailer with specific tie‑down configuration, ICC‑approved LED lighting, oak‑wood decking, and no rub rails or stake pockets.
• Procurement method: Sealed bid, full and open competition, with a bid deadline of 12:01 PM on July 21 2023.
• Requirements: 5 % bid bond, “FOB Mobile, destination,” compliance with local vendor preference, E‑Verify, and potential Alabama business‑license obligations.