The City of Mobile awarded a contract to Ward International for the supply and installation of renewed long‑block MaxxForce 9 31 OHP V8 diesel engines (including turbo, EGR, pumps, filters, sensors, wiring, and related components) on two solid‑waste trucks (International 7400SBA 4×2). The work includes full engine removal and installation, replacement of numerous ancillary components, fluid and cooling system service, transmission and driveline servicing, HVAC and emissions servicing, ECM programming, road testing, and warranty compliance. The contract is an “all‑or‑none” sealed‑bid, competitive procurement with a total award amount of $25,620.45.
• Scope: Complete engine replacement and associated system overhaul for two municipal solid‑waste trucks.
• Requirements: Provision of all parts, labor, transportation (pick‑up and return), testing, and post‑service warranty; vendor must be E‑Verify compliant and may need Alabama Certificate of Authority.
• Procurement: Sealed paper bid, 5 % bid bond if required, deadline 13 Sep 2017, award to a single vendor at a firm‑fixed price.