Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5721) for the purchase of new, fully‑specified articulated telescopic aerial devices. The scope requires at least two 43‑foot, un‑insulated units mounted on a 4 × 2 chassis (Ford F‑550 or equivalent) and a detailed 40‑foot unit on a Super Duty DRW chassis, complete with extensive utility body features, lighting, outriggers, and a full set of warranties. Bidders must provide one‑day operator training and one‑day service/maintenance training for each unit, submit a 5 % bid bond, hold a valid City of Mobile business license, be enrolled in E‑Verify, and (if out‑of‑state) obtain an Alabama Certificate of Authority. Pricing is “lowest responsive bid” with a three‑month price‑validity period and potential discount if delivery occurs within 20 days of PO issuance. The bid deadline was 12:01 PM on 9/9/2022; all bids were to be delivered in a sealed envelope. No vendor information is disclosed in the available summary.
• Minimum purchase: 2 units of 43‑ft aerial device; additional 40‑ft detailed unit may be required.
• Vendor must meet extensive vehicle, chassis, hydraulic, lighting, and utility‑body specifications and provide full documentation and warranties.
• Contract employs a sealed‑bid, all‑or‑none award to the lowest responsive, technically compliant bidder.