Description
The City of Mobile, Alabama issued a sealed‑bid procurement (Bid No. 5682) for a broad range of fire‑hose products to be supplied F.O.B. Mobile. The solicitation calls for multiple hose types—double‑jacket, various diameters (1.75″ to 5″), lengths (50′ to 100′), different colors, and specific coupling standards (NST, Storz). Vendors must submit a sealed envelope by 11:00 a.m. on May 27 2022, include a 5 % bid bond, provide E‑Verify proof, and, if out‑of‑state, a Certificate of Authority. Samples may be requested and must be delivered within five business days. The bid allows for a one‑year price validity, extendable up to two additional one‑year periods, and payment terms are 20 days from receipt of goods. No contract value or awardee is disclosed in the provided documents.
• Scope: purchase of 7 distinct fire‑hose items with detailed specifications (size, color, pressure ratings).
• Procurement method: sealed bid, all‑or‑none, full and open competition.
• Vendor obligations: bid bond (5 %), E‑Verify enrollment, possible Certificate of Authority, sample‑hose provision, and compliance with socially/economically disadvantaged participation if contract > $50 k.