Description
The City of Mobile Fire Department issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for the purchase of ballistic protective equipment, including plate carriers, helmets, steel plates, and lower‑abdomen/back armor. Vendors must submit a sealed envelope with a 5 % bid bond, provide $26 million product‑liability insurance for the vests, and meet a suite of federal and local compliance requirements (EEO, Davis‑Bacon, etc.). The contract is priced on a firm‑price basis for an initial six‑month period, with the option to extend twice for additional six‑month terms. No vendor was identified in the award notice, and the award amount was left blank.
• Procurement type: sealed sealed‑bid (full and open competition)
• Required insurance: $26 M product‑liability for vests
• Bid bond: 5 % of total bid
• Contract term: 6 months, renewable up to two additional six‑month periods