Description
The City of Mobile is seeking vendors to supply a broad assortment of industrial‑supply items—including brushes, ropes, knives, fasteners, hoses, shovels, padlocks, and related consumables—on an as‑needed basis for its various departments. The solicitation (Bid #5259) is a sealed competitive bid with a unit‑price format; bidders must submit completed price sheets in a sealed envelope by the deadline. No bid bond is required, and payment terms are net‑20 days after receipt of goods. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with out‑of‑state firms required to provide an Alabama Certificate of Authority and E‑Verify compliance. The contract will be awarded on an item‑by‑item basis, and any contract exceeding $50,000 must include at least 15 % performance by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals. An addendum issued on February 11 2019 extended the “firm‑price until” date to February 28 2020.
• Scope: ~100 line‑item list of new, latest‑model industrial tools, hardware, and consumables.
• Submission: sealed envelope, due 10:30 a.m. on Feb 28 2019 (original) with an addendum extending pricing validity to Feb 28 2020.
• Evaluation: item‑by‑item award; no bid bond; net‑20 payment; disadvantaged‑person requirement for contracts > $50 k.