The City of Mobile issued a sealed, competitive “All‑or‑None” bid (Bid No. 5281) for a complete wireless duplex headset communication system intended for outdoor, loud‑noise work environments. The system must include two types of headsets (one non‑Bluetooth, one Bluetooth‑enabled), a 5‑channel repeater/hub, and a rugged transport/storage case, all with rechargeable batteries, ≥ 20 dB noise reduction, and a 2000‑ft operational range. Vendors are required to provide product literature, on‑site training, and possibly a demonstration, and must hold a City of Mobile business license, be enrolled in E‑Verify, and (if out‑of‑state) supply an Alabama Certificate of Authority. The bid deadline was May 10, 2019; no award was made.
• Required components: Headset A (non‑Bluetooth), Headset B (Bluetooth), Repeater/Hub, Transport/Storage Case.
• Technical specs: ≥ 24‑hr operation, ≤ 8‑hr recharge, 5‑channel, 2000‑ft range, weather‑sealed case.
• Procurement details: sealed bid, all‑or‑none, net‑20‑day payment, 5 % bid bond (if required), one‑year price validity with up‑to‑two‑year extensions.