MINI EXCAVATOR AND PLATE COMPACTOR FOR ATTACHMENTS TO EXCAVATOR

The City of Mobile issued a sealed competitive bid (Bid No. 5295) for the purchase of a tracked mini‑excavator (Bobcat E10 or equal) and a plate compactor (Bobcat PCF34 or equal). The solicitation required 1‑3 units of each, with full product literature, on‑site training, and a loaner provision if delivery is delayed. Bidders were required to submit a 5 % bid bond, comply with tax exemptions, and, for contracts exceeding $50 k, demonstrate a 15 % participation effort by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals. An addendum (June 19 2019) clarified that the plate compactor must be compatible with a Bobcat E50 excavator. The award was made to LYLE MACHINERY & HEAVY MACHINES INC. • Required equipment: tracked mini‑excavator (32″ bucket, cutting edge) and plate compactor (PCF34 kit). • Delivery, training, and loaner provisions are mandatory; all items must be new, latest‑model. • Bidding was sealed, deadline 11:30 AM June 28 2019; 5 % bid bond required; potential socio‑economic participation if contract > $50 k.