The City of Mobile is seeking a local vendor that operates a brick‑and‑mortar shoe store within the city limits to provide running shoes for its employees. The City will issue a $150 voucher per employee; the vendor is paid the actual cost up to that amount, with any excess paid by the employee. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by December 5 2025, and a 5 % bid bond is required. Vendors must be E‑Verify enrolled, hold the appropriate Alabama business authority, and comply with local‑preference and federal equal‑opportunity clauses. No awardee is identified in the available documents.
• Required vendor: physical store in Mobile, AL, stocked with multiple running‑shoe brands ≤ $150.
• Payment mechanism: flat $150 voucher per employee, with cost‑plus‑overage paid by employee.
• Procurement method: sealed‑bid, full‑open competition; 5 % bid bond; one‑year price guarantee.