ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL MID-MOUNT MOWERS

The City of Mobile issued a sealed, all‑or‑none bid (Bid No. 5088) for the purchase of diesel‑powered zero‑turn commercial mid‑mount mowers in two sizes (60‑inch and 72‑inch). The bid required vendors to submit unit prices, optional service‑plan pricing, and meet warranty and proximity service requirements. The contract was awarded to Toomey Equipment for an amount of $30,916.12. The procurement included typical municipal requirements such as a 5 % bid bond, a 20‑day payment discount clause, and social‑economic participation thresholds for contracts over $50,000. • Scope: supply at least one 60‑inch and one 72‑inch zero‑turn commercial mower meeting detailed diesel engine, deck, and safety specs. • Delivery: FOB destination to the Motor Pool at 745 Broad St., Mobile, AL 36644; vendor must state delivery lead‑time. • Warranty/Service: minimum two‑year commercial warranty; optional one‑year service plan quoted separately. • Procurement: sealed bid, sealed envelope, 10:30 a.m. deadline on 2 Nov 2017, with a required 5 % bid bond and post‑award certification (Certificate of Authority, E‑Verify).