The City of Mobile issued a sealed competitive bid (Bid #5204) for the procurement of advanced‑life‑support cardiac monitor/defibrillator units and compatible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for its fire department/EMS. The solicitation required new, portable, 12‑lead ECG‑capable monitors with Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi data transmission, biphasic defibrillation, various physiologic monitoring capabilities, and associated accessories. Vendors were also to supply AEDs that could interface with the monitors, include data‑upload capability, and meet pediatric/adult defibrillation standards. The contract called for delivery FOB Mobile, a 5 % bid bond, a minimum one‑year warranty, on‑site training within 30 days of receipt, and optional extended‑warranty/maintenance agreements. The award amount reported was $29,704.60; the bid was to be evaluated on a lowest‑price basis, with an all‑or‑none award condition. An addendum dated September 6 2018 removed ambulance‑mount hardware and an entire specification section, but left the core equipment requirements unchanged.
• Required 3‑18 ALS cardiac monitor/defibrillator units and 3‑50 AED units (quantity ranges).
• Mandatory technical features: 12‑lead ECG, Bluetooth transmission, biphasic defibrillation, EtCO₂, SpO₂, CO‑oximetry, NIBP, rechargeable batteries, and full accessories.
• Vendor obligations: 5 % bid bond, ≥1‑year warranty, on‑site training, service/repair support, and optional 4‑year maintenance option.