Batteries Storage, Automotive

The City of Newark, New Jersey, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2023-26 for a two-year automotive batteries storage contract (2023-2026) through its e-Procurement Portal. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply various types of automotive batteries and related supplies, including commercial batteries, automotive batteries, motorcycle batteries (Harley-Davidson), and deep cycle batteries. Vendors must provide all products new and of good quality from current manufacturer production, maintain ample stock to fulfill emergency orders, and submit pricing proposals for both Year 1 and Year 2 that include digital catalogs, online links, or discount price lists with all-inclusive pricing covering labor, materials, supplies, transportation, shipping, handling, and delivery. The City reserves the right to request product samples and verify vendor capability to obtain and stock items. The bid deadline for questions was April 26, 2023, with the response deadline and bid opening scheduled for May 4, 2023, at 10:15 am. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/newarknj, with submissions accepted only before the deadline; late bids will not be accepted.

Respondents must comply with affirmative action provisions and anti-discrimination laws, and are required to submit certifications including a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and Affirmative Action documentation. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, nor does it identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or technology integration requirements. No specific award value or budget range is stated in the available documentation. Vendors should note that early submission is strongly emphasized, as the City's electronic procurement system will not accept bids once the deadline has passed, even if the submission process has already begun.