Batteries, Automotive

This is a competitive solicitation issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services / Division of Vehicles for the purchase of new automotive batteries and recycling of used batteries on an as-needed basis for the State of Illinois fleet. The objective is to establish a two-year contract, with an optional two-year renewal, to supply batteries meeting detailed technical specifications. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest compliant bidder. Delivery is required to major state garages across four regions in Illinois. Bidders must submit pricing in the specified format, and the total estimated contract value is provided. The solicitation includes deadlines for questions and bid submissions, with a due date of January 16, 2018.

The solicitation does not include any small business, minority, female, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals. There is no information provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation also does not mention any required integration with existing infrastructure or technology.