Opportunity
Gadsden Civicplus #3651
NEAPA Solicits Bids for Baldwin, Wix, and Equivalent Vehicle Filters for Public Fleets
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
3651
NAICS
423120
The Northeast Alabama Purchasing Association (NEAPA), led by the City of Gadsden, is seeking bids for a wide range of vehicle filters to support automotive, heavy truck, and heavy equipment fleets for multiple public agencies in Etowah County and surrounding areas. - Government Buyer: - City of Gadsden (on behalf of NEAPA) - Participating agencies include cities, counties, water authorities, and educational institutions - OEMs and Vendors: - Approved OEMs: Baldwin and Wix (equivalents may be proposed) - Products/Services Requested: - Automotive, heavy truck, and heavy equipment filters: - Oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, hydraulic filters - Extensive list of Baldwin part numbers (e.g., PA4167, BT8409, B7010, B227, PF7678, etc.) - Quantities per line item range from 1 to over 200 units - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must supply all listed filters or approved equivalents - If switching brands, vendors must remove old stock, credit the City for removed filters, and provide replacement parts books or software - Each participating entity will issue its own purchase orders and instructions - Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Period of Performance: - One-year contract with options for two additional one-year extensions
Description
This solicitation is a request for bids to supply vehicle filters, including automotive, heavy truck, and heavy equipment filters such as oil, air, fuel, transmission, and hydraulic filters. The bid is issued by the Northeast Alabama Purchasing Association (NEAPA) and is open to vendors who can provide all listed filters or approved equivalents. The contract is for one year with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Bids must be submitted by September 29, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.