Purchase of One (1) Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle

Agency:	Mobile Water Service System(MAWSS)
State:	Alabama
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Jan 14, 2026
Due Date:	Jan 22, 2026
Solicitation No:	IFB 26-005
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Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II

(251) 694-3110 Office

jasawyer@mawss.com

INVITATION FOR BID

January 14, 2026

Mobile Area Water and

Sewer System

4725 Moffett Road

Mobile, AL 36618-2236

PO Box 180249

Mobile, AL 36618-0249

INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER

IFB 26-005

NAME OF BID

BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT

BID OPENING DATE

Purchase of One (1) Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle

MAWSS Bid Box

Donaghey Business Entrance

4725 Moffett Road

Mobile, AL 36618

If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to the Warehouse:

1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618

January 22, 2026

BID CLOSING TIME

10:30 am Central Time

AWARD WILL BE MADE BY

MATERIAL DELIVERED TO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT

Total Cost & Lead Time

MAWSS Garage

1610 Shelton Beach Road Ext

Mobile, AL 36618

Brett McKinley (251) 487-0185 or Email: bmckinley@mawss.com

APPLICABLE SDP POLICY

None

Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified in order to be considered. Submissions

received after the deadline will not be considered. Envelopes must bear the name of the supplier, company address and the

words “IFB 26-005 Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle” or “IFB 26-005 NO QUOTE.” Facsimile or email bids will not be accepted.

All bids must be submitted on the attached forms, or your bid will be disqualified. Bidder shall furnish all the information

required by the solicitation. The bidder’s name must be typed or printed on the bid sheet and signed by the bidder or

appropriate authorized executive officer of the bidder’s company. Bidders must initial any changes or erasures. Bidders should

retain a copy of bids for their records.

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this solicitation by signing and returning each addendum or by identifying

the addendum number and the date on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum by a bidder will result

in rejection of the bid if MAWSS determines that the addendum contains information that materially changes the requirements.

All bids shall be quoted FOB Destination, freight prepaid with no additional charges. Unless otherwise specified in the bid, all

prices will be on a firm-fixed price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred. MAWSS reserves the right

to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to terminate the bid process at

any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS’s best interest.

A Purchase Order and this “Invitation for Bid” with “Specifications,” “Conditions,” “Bid Form,” signed by the successful bidder’s

authorized representative, and all attached drawings and other documents furnished by MAWSS to the bidders with the

Invitation for Bid in order to illustrate the contract requirements, will constitute a contract for the goods and/or services to be

purchased.

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IFB 26-005 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLE

CONDITIONS

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the Vehicle Purchase in our Purchasing

Department Bid Box located at the Business Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 no later than 10:30 a.m. local

time on January 22, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing time in the Operations Center Board room located

at the Customer Service entrance. Award will be by Total Cost & Lead Time. The bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted,

to furnish the items as defined in the specifications for the unit price set opposite each item. Pricing shall be FOB Mobile,

Alabama. All items shall be delivered to the Garage located at 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618 or to the job

site as needed. The bidder shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid Form.

Bidder understands and agrees that manufacturer and part numbers are provided for descriptive purposes only. Items of equal

or better quality will be considered but must be approved by MAWSS in writing. Upon delivery, if the quality, durability or

performance of any product represented as equal or better is determined by MAWSS to be unsatisfactory, MAWSS will require

a suitable substitute or will require that the originally specified item be delivered, at the unit price originally offered by bidder.

No substitution for items to be provided pursuant to this contract shall be permitted during the contract period without the

express written consent of MAWSS. All items provided shall be for commercial use and for the purposes reflected in the

contract documents.

No bid on closed out or discontinued item(s) will be accepted. Item(s) that have a determinable shelf life must be disclosed at

the time of bid submittal. Bidder understands that his/her bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

Bidder understands and agrees that quantities will be purchased by MAWSS on an “as needed” basis to replenish inventory.

MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one item.

A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication,

division, addition or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the MAWSS Purchasing Buyer prior to award. In such cases, unit

prices shall not be changed.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine prior to the bid opening whether any amendment, additions, deletions or

changes of any type have been made to this Invitation for Bid, Conditions, Specifications, Bid Form or any of the other bid

documents. Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.

Invoicing Requirements: MAWSS requires additional information for all work performed and services provided. On the vendor’s

invoice for payment should be a detailed listing of work performed, services provided, dates completed, locations involved,

and any other pertinent information needed to verify the work and/or services were completed in accordance to the bid specs.

This additional information can be supplied in the form of detailed invoices, work orders, checklists or any other documents

used to track the work performed or services provided but details must be included on the actual invoice. A copy of the invoice

and these additional details must be sent to the “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT” found on Page 1 of the bid documents

and a copy emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com.

END OF CONDITIONS

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IFB 26-005 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIONS

This Invitation for Bid is for the Purchase of a New 2026 Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle – (1LB56) FWD 4 Dr LT w/1LT.

Vehicle must be available for delivery within 5 days upon award of bid.

Vehicle shall have the following or equivalent:

CODE MODEL

1LB56 2026 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 4dr LT w/1LT

OPTIONS

FE9 Emissions, Federal requirements

LK0 Engine, 2.5L Turbo DOHC SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), (STD)

MF8 Transmission, 8-speed automatic, (STD)

1LT LT Preferred Equipment Group, includes standard equipment

SGE Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) Grazen Metallic machined-face aluminum, (STD)

QO5 Tires, 255/65R18 all-season blackwall, (STD)

GAZ Summit White

AR9 Seats, front bucket, (STD)

HHJ LT Jet Black, Evotex seat trim

BGP Driver Confidence Package, Includes Key card, (DRZ) Rear camera mirror, (KI6) 120V-volt power

outlet, (UKK) Rear Pedestrian Alert, (UV2) HD Surround Vision and (UVX) Traffic Sign Recognition

PDF LPO, Floor Liner Package, includes (CAV) Integrated cargo liner, LPO, (RIA) first and second row

all-weather floor liners, LPO and (RIB) third row all-weather floor liner, LPO

K05 Engine block heater

RIA LPO, All-weather floor liners, first and second row

RIB LPO, All-weather floor liner, third row

---- Key Card

KI6 Power outlet, 120-volt, located on the rear of center console

DRZ Rear Camera Mirror

CAV LPO, Integrated cargo liner

UV2 HD Surround Vision

UVX Traffic Sign Recognition

UKK Rear Pedestrian Alert

ABE Seating, 7-passenger (2-2-3 seating configuration), (STD)

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Standard Equipment

MECHANICAL

Engine, 2.5L Turbo DOHC SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (328 hp [244 kW] @ 5500 rpm,

326 lb-ft of torque [442 N-m] @ 3500 rpm) (STD)

Transmission, 8-speed automatic (STD)

EXTERIOR

Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) Grazen Metallic machined-face aluminum (STD)

Tires, 255/65R18 all-season blackwall (STD)

INTERIOR

Seats, front bucket (STD)

Seating, 7-passenger (2-2-3 seating configuration) (STD)

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Convenience Package includes (BTV) Remote Start, (KA1) heated driver and front

passenger seats and (KI3) heated steering wheel

Chevy Safety Assist includes (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert

and (TQ5) IntelliBeam

Safety Package 1 includes (UGN) Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, (KSG) Adaptive

Cruise Control, (CTB) Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, (UOW) Side bicyclist Alert,

(UKM) Lane keep assist with Lane Departure Warning, enhanced and (UVZ) Reverse Automatic

Braking

Trailering Package includes Hitch with hitch cover, (PZ8) Hitch View, (CTT) Hitch Guidance,

(V08) heavy-duty cooling system and (KW5) 220-amp alternator

Engine control, stop-start system

Engine control, stop-start system override

Electronic Precision Shift, electronic transmission range selector

Cooling system, heavy-duty

Alternator, 220 amps

GVWR, 6173 lbs (2800 kg)

Front-wheel drive

Hitch Guidance

Hitch View

Suspension, Ride and Handling

Brake lining wear indicator

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

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Specifications, Cont’d

Wheel, spare, 18" (45.7 cm) steel

Tire, compact spare, T135/70R18, blackwall

Roof rails, Black

Molding, bright door upper and low gloss Black belt

Moldings, molded color bodyside

Moldings, rocker, narrow, molded color

Wheel moldings, mold-in-color Black

Door handles, body-color

Headlamps, LED, automatic on/off

IntelliBeam, auto high beam

Glass, deep-tinted

Glass, rear, deep tint

Mirrors, outside heated, power-adjustable, manual-folding Black, with integrated turn signal indicators

Rear Camera Washer

AutoSense Power Liftgate, programmable, hands free

Audio system, 17.7" diagonal advanced color high-contrast LCD display with Google built-in

compatibility (select service plan required, terms and limitations apply), including navigation

capability, connected apps, personalized profiles for each driver's settings, Natural Voice Recognition

and Phone Integration for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto for compatible phones

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription. SiriusXM with 360L transforms your customers' ride with

our most extensive and personalized radio experience on the road. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM

trial subscription is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use.

Trial subscription is subject to the SiriusXM Customer Agreement and privacy policy, visit

siriusxm.com which includes full terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and

availability are subject to change. Some features require GM connected vehicle services.)

Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

Active Noise Cancellation, driveline

Seat trim, premium cloth

Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power

Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way manual

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Headrest, 3rd row center

Floor mats, front, carpeted (Deleted when LPO floor mats or floor liners are ordered.)

Floor mats, rear, carpeted (Deleted when LPO floor mats or floor liners are ordered.)

Steering column, manual tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel, wrapped, round bottom

Steering wheel, heated

Driver Information Center, 11" diagonal display

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