The City of Mobile issued a sealed, all‑or‑none solicitation (Bid No. 5296) for a single new 8‑cubic‑yard rear‑loader garbage truck, requiring an Isuzu NRR chassis and a Diamond‑Back (or equal) body, along with five‑year service and warranty plans and mandatory training for maintenance personnel. The contract was awarded to SANSOM EQUIPMENT CO for $133,406.00. Key points include:
• One (1) new 8‑cubic‑yard rear‑loader refuse truck (specific chassis/body requirements) with a 5‑year warranty and service plan.
• Vendor must provide on‑site training classes for care/maintenance and mechanic orientation.
• Sealed bid process with a 5 % bid‑bond requirement; submission deadline was noon on June 28 2019.
• All‑or‑none award; no additional set‑aside or small‑business preferences noted.