Description
The City of Mobile’s Purchasing Department issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5595) for the purchase of three new 2021‑or‑newer Ford Explorer (or equivalent) sport‑utility vehicles to be delivered FOB to the City’s Motor Pool. Bidders must submit a signed, sealed envelope by the August 24, 2021 deadline, include a 5 % bid bond, and comply with Alabama vendor‑preference and disadvantaged‑person requirements if the contract exceeds $50 k. The vehicles must meet specific configuration criteria (2‑WD, 2.3 L EcoBoost engine, Oxford White exterior, cloth interior, etc.) and be delivered within 20 days of receipt. The solicitation is open competition, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive bidder.