The City of Mobile’s Fire Department issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5709) for a single Lift‑Bag Rescue Kit to replace expired equipment. The kit must contain a complete assortment of lift‑bag components, including a G2 150 lift bag, control case, dead‑man controller, pressure regulator, multiple relief valves, adapters, hoses, and assorted fittings. Bids were required to be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on August 10, 2022, with a 5 % bid bond, all‑or‑none award terms, and compliance with E‑Verify, business‑license, and out‑of‑state certification requirements. The solicitation includes extensive protest and termination procedures, and the contract may be funded partially by federal grants, negating local vendor preferences.
• One (1) complete lift‑bag rescue kit required; detailed component list provided.
• Sealed‑bid, all‑or‑none competition with a 5 % bid‑bond requirement.
• Delivery required within 20 days of receipt; numerous statutory compliance clauses apply.