Automotive Batteries

The Town of Palm Beach, Florida is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of automotive batteries on an as-needed basis throughout a one-year contract period. Qualified and experienced companies are invited to submit pricing for automotive batteries with exact specifications and manufacturer part numbers documented on Town-provided forms. All bids must be submitted using unmodified Town forms with all blanks completed, and a virtual bid opening meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on May 4, 2026, at a time specified in the Events section. Substitute items must be documented as exact equivalents with manufacturer and part numbers, with the Town making final determinations regarding product equivalency that are binding on all bidders. Pricing must remain valid for one year from the bid opening date, with all shipping charges included in unit pricing and delivery on an F.O.B. Destination basis to West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Vendors are not required to bid on all items and may quote only items currently in their inventory; the Town reserves the right to award on an "All-or-None" basis to a single bidder, on an "Item-by-Item" basis, or to designate Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary suppliers, whichever is most advantageous. Payment terms are Net 30 days after completion and acceptance, and vendors must hold current occupational licenses and provide copies of licenses, IRS Form W-9, and tax receipts with their bids.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents provided. Respondents must comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, by registering with the E-Verify System and verifying employment eligibility of all newly hired workers; all subcontractors must also be registered with E-Verify and provide affidavits confirming they do not employ unauthorized aliens, with non-compliance resulting in potential contract termination and a one-year bar from future Town contracts. Vendors must also complete and submit a Scrutinized Company Certification form affirming that their company does not appear on scrutinized companies lists related to boycotts of Israel, Sudan business activities, Iran petroleum investments, or business operations in Cuba or Syria, as required by Florida Statutes 215.4725, 215.473, and 287.135. All materials must comply with OSHA requirements, and contractors must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering defective materials, workmanship, and performance failures, with defective parts replaced at no cost to the Town. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The due date for bid submission is May 4, 2026, and all public records must be handled in accordance with Florida Statutes 119.0701 and 119.071.