Description
The City of Mobile’s Purchasing Department issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5998) for a single tracked stump grinder with remote control. The equipment must be a new 2025‑or‑newer model, diesel‑engine (≥ 60 HP), rubber‑tracked, with specific dimensions, cutter‑wheel size, and a remote, wireless controller. The price must be the lowest firm price and include delivery (FOB Mobile), title‑application fees, and mandatory training (8 hours for operators, 4 hours for city garage staff). A 5 % bid bond is required, and the contract’s firm‑price period is three months. The solicitation emphasizes that delivery timing and price will be key evaluation factors, and a discount may be offered within 20 days after receipt of goods. No vendor has been publicly identified, and the award amount remains undisclosed.
• Equipment: Tracked stump grinder, diesel ≥ 60 HP, rubber‑tracked, remote‑controlled.
• Requirements: Delivery FOB Mobile, include title‑application, 8 hr operator training + 4 hr maintenance training, 5 % bid bond.
• Evaluation: Lowest firm price, delivery schedule, and post‑delivery discount consideration.