Description
The City of Mobile is seeking a new Forestry Articulating Over‑Center Aerial Device (2025 or newer) mounted on a 4×2 truck chassis. The equipment must provide a 75‑ft working height, 48‑ft side reach, and include a single‑man fiberglass platform, hydraulic system, outriggers, lighting, and a suite of safety features. The bid is a sealed, “all‑or‑none” competitive solicitation requiring a 5 % bid bond, three‑month price firmness, and inclusion of title‑application costs, eight hours of training, and a limited‑lifetime structural warranty. Delivery is FOB Mobile, Alabama, with the vendor to specify delivery lead time. The solicitation references social‑economic participation requirements for contracts exceeding $50,000.
• Required equipment: Forestry aerial device on a Cummins‑powered 2025+ 4×2 chassis (GVWR 26,000 lb).
• Mandatory inclusions: Title‑application fee, 8‑hour training, full warranty, and delivery to Mobile, AL.
• Procurement terms: Sealed bid, 5 % bid bond, three‑month price validity, and social‑economic participation for contracts > $50K.