Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54103

IDOT procurement of heated LiFePO4 batteries for traffic monitoring stations

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking heated LiFePO4 batteries for its continuous-count traffic monitoring stations. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Finance & Administration — Budget & Fiscal Management. - Named OEMs: Renogy and Dragonfly are cited as examples of acceptable-quality batteries; equivalent products may be offered if the bidder demonstrates equivalency. - Products and quantities: 50 12V 52Ah batteries, 150 12V 100Ah batteries, and 25 12V 300Ah batteries. All must be Group 31 case batteries with automatic heating; part numbers are not provided. - Key requirements: IP67 waterproofing, high-impact flame-retardant cases, an integrated heater for automatic low-temperature charging, a built-in battery management system, and a cycle life of at least 3,000 cycles. Charging must be supported from -4°F to 113°F or higher. Maximum dimensions vary by capacity: 8 × 7 × 7 inches for 52Ah, 13 × 7 × 9 inches for 100Ah, and 21 × 11 × 9 inches for 300Ah. - Delivery and product condition: New batteries only; delivery is to IDOT’s Traffic Equipment Repair Shop in Springfield, Illinois, by flatbed truck. - Estimated value: Approximately $80,000–$180,000; the opportunity does not provide a stated contract value.

Description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking bids for LiFePO4 batteries to power its continuous count traffic stations. The purchase includes 50 12V 52Ah, 150 12V 100Ah, and 25 12V 300Ah batteries, each in a Group 31 case with automatic heating; detailed battery specifications are provided in an attachment. Batteries must be newly manufactured, and delivery is to the IDOT Traffic Equipment Repair Shop in Springfield, Illinois. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by October 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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