AA and AAA Batteries

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #52-IFB-1446892998-SJD) to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for AA and AAA batteries to be supplied to the Central Supply Warehouse for resale in correctional facility canteens. The procurement seeks industrial alkaline batteries, specifically Werker #WKPAAAB24 or equivalent for AAA batteries and Werker #WKPAAB24 or equivalent for AA batteries. The estimated procurement volume is substantial, with 12,000 cases of AAA batteries and 14,700 cases of AA batteries projected over a three-year contract period, with each case containing 288 batteries. The initial order is estimated at 600 cases of AA and 1,200 cases of AAA batteries. Bids are due on February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM ET via Microsoft Teams. Successful vendors must provide delivery within 10 consecutive calendar days after receiving a purchase order, with deliveries made to the Central Supply Warehouse in Raleigh, NC during specified hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays).

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The previous contract was awarded to ALK Investments, LLC d/b/a Batteries Plus Bulbs on February 3, 2022, at a price of $47.90 per case for both AA and AAA batteries, resulting in an estimated annual contract value of $689,760.00. The contract term is three years from the date of execution and includes comprehensive provisions for product warranty, quality inspection, and return policies. Vendors must ensure all deliveries are palletized without metal banding, clearly marked, and scheduled in advance. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, delivery requirements, and pricing structures. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Wake County and Teachey Town, with the primary focus on supplying batteries for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction's Central Supply Warehouse.