The City of Mobile Parks Department issued a competitive solicitation for up to four John Deere R15‑style 15‑ft flex‑wing rotary mowers (or equal). Vendors must supply fully assembled units, operators’ manuals, parts manuals, and warranty service, with a 20‑day delivery window and a 5 % bid bond. The bid required compliance with E‑Verify, an Alabama Certificate of Authority for out‑of‑state firms, and a possible local business license. Price validity is one year, with the City retaining the option to extend the contract for two additional one‑year periods. No vendor has yet been awarded the contract.
• Item: Flex‑wing rotary mower, approx. 1‑4 units, new model required.
• Delivery: FOB Mobile, AL; 20 days from receipt of goods.
• Mandatory compliance: E‑Verify, Alabama Certificate of Authority, local business license, 15 % socially/economically disadvantaged participation if contract > $50 k.
• Financial terms: 5 % bid bond, one‑year price validity with up to two one‑year extensions.