Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid #5722) for the purchase of a single 40‑foot insulated articulated telescopic aerial device mounted on a medium‑duty 4×2 chassis (Ford F‑550 2022 or newer, or equal). The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 12:01 PM on September 8, 2022. The device must meet detailed chassis, lift, lighting, utility‑body, and safety specifications, include one‑day operator training and one‑day service/maintenance training, and carry a comprehensive warranty (bumper‑to‑bumper 3 yr/36 k mi, power‑train 5 yr/100 k mi, etc.). Bids must be firm‑price, FOB destination, valid for three months, and a 5 % bid bond is required. Contracts over $50 000 must include a commitment that at least 15 % of the contract value be performed by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals. No vendor has been awarded yet, and no contract value is disclosed.
• Quantity: 1 unit of a 40‑ft insulated aerial device.
• Technical requirements: 40 ft platform height, 3,360 lb lift capacity, 360° rotation, full LED lighting suite, and a 4×2 chassis with specific engine and transmission specs.
• Mandatory vendor obligations: provide training, warranty, literature, and comply with Alabama local vendor preference and E‑Verify enrollment.