Description
The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5589) for pottery‑related equipment, including a 440 Bluebird Pug Mill, Shimpo Whisper wheel, Shimpo Nidec stools, and an Equad‑Pro kiln with furniture kit. Bidders must submit sealed envelopes by 12:30 PM on July 30 2021, provide unit pricing (prices firm for six months with up to three additional six‑month extensions), and meet E‑Verify, Alabama Certificate of Authority, and possible city business‑license requirements. Delivery is FOB Mobile with a 20‑day performance window. The procurement follows Alabama Local Vendor Preference Law and may require a 5 % bid bond. No vendor award details are disclosed.
• Scope: New pottery manufacturing equipment (kiln, wheel, mill, stools).
• Submission: Sealed bids, deadline July 30 2021, 12:30 PM.
• Compliance: E‑Verify, possible state licensing, bid bond, and socio‑economic performance thresholds for contracts > $50 k.