Industrial Batteries

Long Beach Utilities Department is requesting quotes for industrial batteries under RFQ with a deadline of April 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., and has issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Batteries Plus and Advanced Battery Systems, Inc. as the two lowest responsive bidders.

The scope covers six Energizer battery types: Industrial Alkaline AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-Volt, and CR2 Proprietary batteries (750mAh 3V). Estimated annual quantities are 6,000 boxes for AA and AAA, 3,000 boxes for C, D, and 9-Volt, and 3,000 units of CR2. All batteries must be new and unused. Vendors must be authorized Energizer distributors or provide manufacturer warranty certification; vendors in business for at least three years supplying industrial batteries are preferred. A Long Beach Business License is required upon award.

The contract term is one year. Pricing must include all delivery fees to three LBU facilities in Long Beach (1841 E. 33rd Street, 2400 E. Spring Street, and 2950 Redondo Avenue), with FOB destination delivery during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Unit prices and percentage discounts must remain firm for the entire contract period. Delivery must occur within three business days of order placement. Net 30 payment terms apply. Sales tax is excluded. Liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day apply for missed delivery schedules.

The Long Beach Utilities Department reserves the right to award a single comprehensive contract or separate contracts for individual or grouped items, to purchase different quantities at proposed rates based on actual needs, and to reject all quotes. The previous year's contract was awarded to Office Depot with a total bid of $39.33 and 0% discount. Quotes must be submitted by email to Jazzmyn.Clark@lbwater.org. Addendum No. 1, issued March 30, 2023, updated bid forms with estimated annual quantities and answered ten bidder questions; vendors must acknowledge receipt of the addendum with their quote.