Description
The City of Mobile issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5481) for the procurement of janitorial consumables to be supplied for a one‑year period, with the option to extend the contract twice for additional one‑year terms. The bid required vendors to be located within 20 miles of the city, provide a 5 % bid bond, and demonstrate E‑Verify enrollment and, if out‑of‑state, an Alabama Certificate of Authority. All items are awarded on an “all‑or‑none” basis per line‑item, with certain items requiring strict brand or packaging specifications. The contract is firm‑price with no sales‑tax or Federal Excise Tax applied, and the City is exempt from those taxes. The solicitation was open for submission until 11:00 a.m. on 5 Nov 2020, and the contract commencement date is 31 Jan 2021.
• Supplies include paper towels, toilet paper, wipes, cleaners, trash bags, and related consumables, each quoted per case/packaging unit.
• Vendor must submit a signed bid sheet, bid bond or certified funds, and optional self‑addressed stamped envelope for results.
• The contract can be extended up to three years total, and any contract exceeding $50,000 must include at least 15 % performance by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals.