The City of Mobile issued a sealed competitive bid (Bid No. 5200) seeking new 2019‑or‑newer pickup trucks across twelve configurations (½‑ton, ¾‑ton, 1‑ton; both 4×2 and 4×4, extended‑cab and crew‑cab). Each vehicle must meet detailed technical specs (engine size, wheelbase, safety features, interior amenities, and accessories such as spray‑on bed liner and corner‑strobe LEDs). Vendors submit unit prices; the contract is all‑or‑none with a 5 % bid‑bond requirement and socio‑economic participation for contracts over $50 k. Delivery is FOB Mobile, with vendors required to state delivery lead‑time. Optional five‑year/75,000‑mile service plans may be added. The bid deadline was 11:00 AM on 14 Sep 2018. No award amount or vendor name is disclosed in the provided documents.
• Scope: Supply of up to ~540 new pickup trucks (baseline 240 units plus optional 300 units).
• Procurement method: Sealed competitive bid, all‑or‑none, with bid‑bond and socio‑economic requirements.
• Key requirements: Specific engine, safety, interior, and accessory specs; FOB delivery; optional service plans.