Batteries and Battery Chargers

Cook County, Illinois, through the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, is soliciting bids for the procurement of batteries and battery chargers to support the Department of Facilities Management. The contract is designed for a three-year initial term with a single 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 responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specifications, with the intent to make a single award in whole rather than in part. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time. Required documentation includes a comprehensive set of exhibits, an Economic Disclosure Statement, and an MBE/WBE Utilization Plan, although the specific subcontracting goals for this contract are set at 0 percent. Deliveries must be shipped F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid, and are accepted on weekdays before 3:00 P.M. The selected contractor must provide a performance and payment bond and adhere to strict quality standards, with a requirement to replace any rejected products within five business days at no cost to the county. Preference is given to certified Veteran-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned, and disability-owned business enterprises.