Batteries - Vehicle

The North Dakota Vehicle Batteries state-wide contract provides comprehensive battery procurement solutions for a wide range of governmental and public entities, including state agencies, local governments, higher education institutions, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. The contract covers wet charged storage batteries for motor vehicles and equipment, with specific requirements for battery specifications such as Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and compliance with Battery Council International (BCI) standards. Vendors must deliver products within 14 days of order placement, with freight costs included in pricing, and offer full replacement warranties. The contract enables entities to procure vehicle batteries through two primary vendors with strategic distribution locations across North Dakota.

The contract is awarded to two prime contractors: Factory Motor Parts (FMP), serving the Bismarck area, and Continental Battery Systems, covering all other areas of North Dakota. The initial contract period runs from August 1, 2024, to August 1, 2026, with a total estimated usage value of approximately $94,983.22. Continental Battery Systems maintains seven distribution locations across the state (Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Valley City, and Williston), while FMP has one location in Bismarck. The contract is firm-fixed for the first 180 days, with potential price adjustments thereafter, and provides flexibility for agencies to use purchase orders or purchasing cards. Contractors will also handle battery core pickups, and the state remains exempt from sales and federal excise taxes.