Jpmc batteries, automotive

The State of Illinois' Central Management Services (CMS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a joint purchasing master contract for governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase automotive batteries on an as-needed basis. The IFB includes 123 line items for various types of 12-volt, low-maintenance, wet batteries in groupings ranging from 24 to 94R, with the largest volumes required in the Northern region of Illinois. Interested bidders must provide brand, model, manufacturer, and price list date information for the batteries not listed. The contract period is not specified, but the batteries have warranty periods ranging from 1 to 4 years. Deliveries must be made within a specified number of days to identified locations across the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Illinois. Pricing for the batteries will be firm for the first 12 months, after which adjustments will be limited to once per 12-month period based on changes to the Producer Price Index. The state will award to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total cost per region.

The IFB does not include a small business or disadvantaged business set-aside. Disputes between vendors and governmental entities will be resolved between the affected parties. The bid solicitation was originally issued under ID 20-416CMS-BOSS4-B-8682, and an amendment has been released to clarify the regional delivery requirements and minimum order quantities. No other details on incumbents, funding sources, or the total contract value are provided.