Recommendation_to_Award_ITB_25-08_Golf_Cart_Batteries_Babe_Z.pdf

This Recommendation to Award document relates to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-08 issued by the State of Florida for the procurement of golf cart batteries. The solicitation was posted on February 9, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 23, 2026, and seeks qualified vendors to supply Trojan brand golf cart batteries or approved equivalent alternatives in specified quantities and configurations to support state agency operations and authorized users. The bid documentation establishes comprehensive technical specifications, quality standards, and performance criteria that proposed batteries must meet or exceed. Two addenda were issued on February 9 and February 18, 2026, providing clarifications and modifications to the original ITB requirements, including specifications for approved equivalent battery models, pricing structures, and delivery terms. All prospective bidders were required to acknowledge receipt of both addenda and incorporate their requirements into proposals to be considered responsive.

The specific pricing terms, budget range, and anticipated award value are not disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement materials do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, restrictions on bidder eligibility, or incumbent vendor information. The State of Florida's centralized procurement structure indicates that awarded vendors may supply multiple state agencies and authorized users, potentially creating a framework agreement for ongoing battery supply needs. Vendors were required to provide detailed pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications as outlined in the primary bid document to ensure compliance with all state procurement regulations.