2019 OR NEWER REGULAR CAB 4 X 2 TRUCK WITH CONTRACTOR FLAT BED DUMP BODY

The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for a 2019‑or‑newer regular‑cab (2‑door) 4×2 heavy‑duty truck equipped with a contractor‑installed 12‑ft flat‑bed dump body. The bid required detailed chassis, engine, transmission, axle, tire, brake, electrical, and body specifications, as well as four coded keys, full factory literature, and a five‑year service plan option. Bids were due by 11:15 a.m. on December 14, 2018, and were to be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Department. Ward International was the awarded vendor at a contract value of $79,737. An addendum dated December 12, 2018 clarified that the cab must be a regular 2‑door cab rather than a crew cab. The procurement was conducted as an all‑or‑none sealed competition, with standard city procurement terms, bid‑bond (if required), and social‑economic clauses for contracts over $50,000. • Required delivery FOB Mobile, with vendor‑specified lead time. • Optional 5‑year/75,000‑mile service plan with two pricing points. • Vendor must be E‑Verify enrolled, hold Alabama Certificate of Authority (if out‑of‑state), and provide business licensing. • No tax on the purchase; federal excise tax excluded via exemption certificate.