Battery Purchases for Backup Generators Project

The City of Waco, Texas has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the purchase of batteries for backup generators at various Water Utility Services Department and Waco Metropolitan Area Regional Sewage System (WMARSS) facilities. This is an initial one-time battery purchase with the option to renew the contract for an additional four years, with price increases limited to 6% per year. The required batteries must be delivered over a three-month period starting October 1, 2024. Detailed specifications are provided for the various battery types, sizes, and quantities needed at the Riverside, Mt. Carmel, and WMARSS facilities. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on July 17, 2024, and bids are due by July 31, 2024. The City anticipates making a contract award decision by August 30, 2024.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside requirements or designations. There is also no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFB states the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder that provides the best value to the City, with no specific funding sources or award values listed. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposals, and the City reserves the right to waive any irregularities and retain all submitted bids.