The City of Mobile’s Purchasing Department (Motor Pool) issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for a new 3/4‑ton, 2‑wheel‑drive utility truck with an extended cab and a custom Reading Model U98 body, offering two configuration options (with or without a ladder rack). The bid requires detailed chassis and body specifications, a 6‑year limited warranty, bid bonds equal to 5 % of the total price, and compliance with local vendor‑preference, EE‑O, and E‑Verify requirements. No vendor name or award amount is disclosed in the public documents.
• Scope: Provision of a complete chassis, body, literature, warranty, and installation instructions for a 3/4‑ton utility truck.
• Technical Requirements: White‑painted chassis, gasoline engine, power windows, AC, inverter, specific dimensions, 14‑gauge steel body, LED lighting, optional ladder rack, and a 6‑year warranty on key components.
• Procurement Terms: Sealed bid, all‑or‑none award, 5 % bid bond, local vendor preference, EE‑O and E‑Verify compliance, delivery F.O.B. Mobile, AL.