Description
The City of Mobile (Alabama) issued a sealed‑bid procurement (Bid No. 5668) for FLIR thermal‑imaging equipment. The scope includes complete FLIR K2 160×120 thermal camera kits (including training, loaner camera availability, and multi‑year warranties), retractable safety lanyards, and 3.6 V Li‑Ion batteries. Quantities range from 17 to 50 kits and 19 to 50 batteries/lanyards, with no substitutions permitted. Bids were due April 1 2022 and opened April 21 2022. The contract requires a 5 % bid bond, compliance with E‑Verify, and may trigger socioeconomic performance clauses for contracts exceeding $50,000. Prices must remain firm for one year, with the City holding an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one‑year periods.
• Required deliverables: FLIR K2 camera kits, lanyards, batteries, training, and warranties.
• Procurement type: sealed bid, all‑or‑none, full and open competition.
• Administrative requirements: 5 % bid bond, E‑Verify, possible Certificate of Authority for out‑of‑state vendors.