Automotive Batteries

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of automotive batteries for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Transportation, Automotive Maintenance depot located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The contract term is for one year with up to four additional one-year renewal options. MCPS is seeking bids for various 12V automotive batteries with specified cranking performance and reserve capacity requirements. The batteries must be American-made and meet detailed model specifications. Key requirements include the provision of product samples for evaluation, maintaining a minimum 25% inventory, same-day delivery, and acknowledgement of any addenda issued. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the most favorable unit prices, ability to perform, and past performance.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is not listed. The total estimated annual value of the contract is not provided, but the pricing information for the different battery types and quantities is included in the attached Item Specifications document.