Battery, Red Top 31 (BYD-23E)

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), an independent special district located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is conducting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) numbered 26-607511 for the procurement of 20 Battery, Red Top 31 (BYD-23E) units. The solicitation specifically requires Odyssey brand batteries to be delivered within 30 days of order receipt, with all costs including freight to be included in the unit pricing. Offers must be submitted electronically through https://psta.bonfirehub.com by January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The evaluation criteria indicate that the award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest quote that meets all solicitation requirements. Pricing must be firm-fixed with no post-award adjustments, and offerors are required to include comprehensive costs for labor, equipment, materials, and carrying charges. Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the procurement documents. PSTA requires vendors to maintain specified insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in general liability per incident and $1,000,000 in commercial auto liability. Vendors must be tax-compliant and able to provide manufacturer's warranties for the batteries. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 20 battery units with delivery costs included. Payment terms follow the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with invoices to be paid net 45 days from receipt of a properly submitted invoice. Vendors may optionally offer a prompt payment discount. The procurement is subject to Florida Statutes and applicable federal regulations, with deliveries to be made F.O.B. Destination and freight prepaid.