Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed, all‑or‑none bid (Bid No. 5148) on April 18 2018 for the purchase and complete up‑fitting of four new crew‑cab trucks (1‑ton and 3/4‑ton) plus three chassis to be used for animal‑control bodies. Minimum requirements include specific siren, winch, lighting, radio, and auxiliary equipment installations performed by a single vendor before delivery, along with a 5‑year/100 000‑mile service plan. Bids were due May 11 2018, required a 5 % bid bond, and the city reserved the right to reject any or all proposals. The contract is subject to Alabama business‑license and E‑Verify requirements, and contracts over $50 k must include at least 15 % performance by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals.
• Scope: 4 new trucks (1‑ton & 3/4‑ton) + 3 chassis, fully up‑fitted with sirens, winches, lighting, radio, etc.
• Procurement: Sealed, all‑or‑none, full‑open competition; 5 % bid bond; payment within 20 days of delivery.
• Requirements: New 2018+ models, manufacturer‑based 5‑year/100 k‑mi service plan, Alabama licensing, E‑Verify, and disadvantaged‑performance clause for contracts > $50 k.