Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5766) for decorative aluminum sign posts (Type B, 12 ft) with full‑hard 6063‑T6 alloy, alodized and powder‑coated black finish, and a complete set of cast accessories (base, collar, finial) plus hardware and a rod. The contract is “all‑or‑none,” requiring both the post and optional pipe extension to be awarded together. Bids must be submitted in sealed paper envelopes by 12:01 PM on 17 Feb 2023; no electronic submissions are accepted. Prices must be firm for six months, with the City retaining the option to extend the price validity for up to five additional six‑month periods. The solicitation emphasizes local vendor preference, a 15 % socially/economically disadvantaged performance requirement for contracts over $50 k, and compliance with E‑Verify and Alabama Certificate of Authority requirements for out‑of‑state firms.
• Scope: Decorative 12‑ft aluminum sign posts (Type B) with base, collar, finial, set screws, rod, and optional pipe extension.
• Procurement: Sealed‑paper bid, all‑or‑none award, price‑firm for 6 months with possible extensions.
• Requirements: Bid‑bond (5 % of total), discount for payment within 20 days, local‑vendor preference, disadvantaged‑person performance clause (> $50 k).