The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for four complete cab‑and‑chassis knuckle‑boom trash loaders, each equipped with a hydraulic wet‑line kit and a trailer‑towing package. The specification calls for a 20‑ft boom, 3,000‑lb lift, a diesel engine of at least 260 HP, Allison automatic transmission, and numerous cab amenities (air‑conditioner, power windows, etc.). The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year award with two optional one‑year extensions, requiring a 5 % bid bond, delivery terms FOB Mobile, a five‑year warranty, and on‑site training for operators and mechanics.
• Minimum four fully‑configured units (cab, chassis, loader, hydraulic kit, trailer).
• Detailed performance specs: 20‑ft boom, 3,000 lb lift, 260 HP diesel, Allison 3000 RDS transmission, ABS, and heavy‑duty brakes.
• Mandatory vendor obligations: 5 % bid bond, ISO 9000:2000‑certified new equipment, five‑year warranty, 8 hours on‑site training, and compliance with local business‑license, E‑Verify, and possible Alabama Certificate of Authority.