Mobile Cityofmobile #6067

City of Mobile Solicits Bids for 3/4 Ton Extended Cab Trucks with Reading Utility Bodies

The City of Mobile, Alabama is seeking bids for the purchase of new 3/4 ton extended cab trucks equipped with utility bodies. - Government Buyer: - City of Mobile, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Reading (utility body manufacturer) - Whelen (LED lighting manufacturer) - Kargo Master (ladder rack manufacturer or equivalent) - Equivalent products from other OEMs are allowed - Products/Services Requested: - 3/4 ton extended cab trucks with Reading Model U98 utility bodies - Options for factory-mounted ladder rack (Kargo Master pipe rack or equal) or no ladder rack - Detailed chassis specifications: 2-wheel drive, extended cab, gasoline engine, power windows, air conditioning - Utility body requirements: Galvanneal steel construction, treadplate floor, stainless steel hinges, LED compartment and warning lights (Whelen or equal), shelving, paint, undercoating, sprayed-in bed liner, drain holes, drop step bumper with pintle recess - Minimum six-year limited warranty covering rust-thru, hinges, latches, shelves, and lighting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide product literature/specifications and warranty details - Factory installation must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards - Award will be made on an all-or-none basis - Local vendor preference applies except for federally funded purchases - Vendors may need a City of Mobile Business License and Certificate of Authority to do business in Alabama prior to purchase order issuance

Description

The City of Mobile is seeking bids for a 3/4 ton extended cab truck with utility body. The procurement includes a new chassis with a Reading Model U98 Body, with options for a ladder rack or no ladder rack, already mounted to the chassis. The utility body must meet detailed specifications including construction materials, lighting, shelving, and warranty requirements. Bids are to be submitted sealed by September 9, 2026, and the award will be made on an all-or-none basis.

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