Batteries and Battery Chargers

Solicitation 2636-07170 is an invitation for bids issued by the Cook County Government Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to provide batteries and battery chargers for the Department of Facilities Management. The contract is designed for a three-year initial term with one two-year renewal option, with items ordered on an as-needed basis. The county estimates placing up to five orders per quarter with an average order value of 2,500 dollars. All pricing must remain firm for the first year of the initial term. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a primary focus on price and conformance to specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time. Required documentation includes an Economic Disclosure Statement, a completed MBE/WBE Utilization Plan, and various preference forms for veteran-owned businesses and businesses owned by people with disabilities. While the subcontracting goal for MBE and WBE is set at 0%, bidders must still submit a utilization plan to be considered responsive. Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid, with truck deliveries accepted on weekdays before 3:00 P.M. The successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond and adhere to federal and state equal employment opportunity laws.