Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed, “all‑or‑none” bid (Bid No. 5173) for the procurement of a broad range of oil, grease, and related lubricants needed for municipal equipment. The solicitation specifies new, virgin oils only—no re‑processed or private‑label products—and lists acceptable brands such as Chevron, Shell, Mobil, Exxon, and others. Items include engine oils (5W‑30, 15W‑40, etc.), hydraulic fluids, automatic‑transmission fluids (including TES‑295 approved synthetics), heat‑transfer oils, and high‑temperature greases, with bulk delivery requirements that include pumping oil into City‑owned tanks within 48 hours of order receipt. The bid requires a 5 % bid bond (if applicable), compliance with E‑Verify, and a business‑license/Certificate of Authority for out‑of‑state vendors. Prices must remain firm for at least five months, with optional extensions. No vendor name or award amount is provided in the available documents.
• Scope: Supply of new engine oils, hydraulic fluids, ATF, heat‑transfer oils, and greases for municipal fleet and equipment.
• Delivery: Within 48 hours, F.O.B. Mobile, bulk tanks to be filled on‑site.
• Requirements: 5 % bid bond, E‑Verify, business license, and possible 15 % socio‑economically disadvantaged participation for contracts > $50,000.