Awarded vendors
- Yumul International Enterprises
Description
The City of Mobile solicited a one‑year contract to operate a crew‑sundry convenience store, pay‑phone area, and internet lounge within the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal. The vendor must furnish the retail space with shelving, display cases, and manage inventory of specialty food items, international money‑wire services, and local information for cruise crew. All on‑site staff must hold TWIC credentials, and the vendor must meet specific insurance, E‑Verify, and DBE participation requirements. The contract is lease‑type (vendor proposes monthly rent) with an option for profit‑sharing, and may be extended twice for additional one‑year terms.
• 1,632 sq ft retail space provided by the City (utilities and 20 phone lines included).
• Vendor responsibilities: retail sales, money‑wire services, pay‑phone management, lounge operation, and equipment outfitting.
• Mandatory compliance: TWIC for all staff, Alabama business licensing, E‑Verify enrollment, required insurance limits, and ≥15 % DBE subcontracting.