MSA GAS DETECTION AND SUPPLIES

The City of Mobile’s Purchasing Department issued a competitive bid (Bid #5275) for the procurement of MSA brand gas detection equipment and calibration cylinders to support its fire department. The solicitation required sealed, paper‑only submissions by 10:30 a.m. on April 4, 2019, with “all‑or‑none” pricing and a 5 % bid bond. Items include MSA Altar 5X multi‑gas monitors, MSA Galaxy GX2 detectors, cylinder holders, and two types of 34‑liter calibration cylinders, with approximate quantities ranging from 1‑4 to 5‑10 units per item. Delivery must be FOB Mobile and received within three weeks of PO issuance; payment is due 20 days after receipt. Pricing is firm for one year, with the City reserving the right to extend the contract for two additional one‑year periods. Vendors must hold a City business license, be E‑Verify enrolled, and out‑of‑state firms must provide an Alabama Certificate of Authority. • Competitive sealed‑bid process with strict paper‑only submission rules. • Requires firm unit‑price bids; contract duration 1 year with two optional 1‑year extensions. • Social‑economic performance clause applies if contract value exceeds $50 k.