Addendum_Form.docx

This is an Addendum form for a City of Phoenix Public Works Department Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-FSD-011) regarding the purchase of vehicle batteries. The solicitation encompasses sealed bids for batteries across four product groups: automotive and light duty truck, medium duty truck, generator serviceable type, and miscellaneous equipment and powersports batteries. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for multiple Battery Council International (BCI) group sizes with varying warranty levels of 1-year, 2-3 years, and 3+ years. The contract is structured for an initial three-year term commencing on or about October 1, 2025, with two potential one-year extensions, potentially spanning five years total. The addendum extends the offer due date to October 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-offer conference was scheduled for June 30, 2025, with the original bid response deadline of July 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Vendors must acknowledge receipt and acceptance of this addendum through the City's Procurement Portal.

The addendum includes a questions and answers section addressing vendor inquiries and the City's responses, though specific questions and answers are not populated in this template form. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including manufacturer part numbers, catalog dates, list prices, discount prices, manufacturer percentage discounts, unit costs, warranty information, and detailed reporting capabilities for each battery group and size. Key procurement requirements include sealed batteries meeting specific performance criteria and weekly battery core pickup to maintain a reliable supply chain. The City reserves the right to award contracts by individual line items, groups, or combinations that provide the most advantageous outcome. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted, though supplemental terms and conditions indicate potential civil rights compliance and nondiscrimination requirements. The City does not guarantee specific purchase volumes, suggesting flexibility in order quantities. Technical support for the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal is available via support bubble or email at procurement-support@opengov.com.