Pasco County School District Ionwave #26-045-JH Addendum 1

Pasco County Schools Solicits Maintenance-Free Automotive Batteries for Transportation Fleet

Pasco County Schools is seeking bids to establish a contract for the supply of maintenance-free automotive batteries for its transportation fleet. - Government Buyer: - Pasco County Schools, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors: - OTR is referenced as an example manufacturer for minimum specifications; equivalent or better alternatives are allowed - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance-free automotive batteries in various group sizes and cold cranking amp (CCA) ratings - Group Size 24, 600 CCA (10 units, OTRS-F24) - Group Size 27, 750 CCA (10 units, OTRS-F27) - Group Size 31, 950 CCA, Stud Terminal (200 units, OTRS-F31SX) - Group Size 31, 950 CCA, SAE Terminal (10 units, OTRS-F31AX) - Group Size 34, 800 CCA (10 units, OTRG-F34) - Group Size 48, 730 CCA (10 units, OTRG-FH6) - Group Size 48, 760 CCA, AGM (10 units, OTRP-AGMH6) - Group Size 65, 850 CCA (60 units, OTRG-F65) - Group Size 78, 700 CCA (10 units, OTRS-F78) - Group Size 94R, 850 CCA, AGM (10 units, OTRP-AGMH7) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery to six transportation bus compounds throughout Pasco County, Florida - Minimum 12-month full replacement warranty on all batteries - Batteries must be maintenance-free and meet or exceed SAE standards - Annual price adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index for Battery Manufacturing - Contract may be used by other public agencies in Florida - Required documentation includes proof of insurance, affidavits on labor practices and foreign country of concern, conflict of interest form, and drug-free workplace certification

Description

This Invitation to Bid seeks competitive pricing and aims to establish a contract between Pasco County Schools and one or more vendors for the purchase of automotive batteries on an as-needed basis. The contract will cover various group sizes and specifications of maintenance-free automotive batteries, with delivery to multiple transportation bus compounds within Pasco County. The contract term is one year with possible renewals up to three additional years and a potential six-month extension. Vendors must comply with the District's standard and federal terms and conditions, provide required affidavits and certifications, and agree to delivery and warranty provisions.

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