Description
The Unified Government of Athens‑Clarke County is seeking a qualified contractor to supply and program six new Allison H40 EP energy storage systems (ESS) as direct replacements for the hybrid battery packs in six 2018 Gillig 40‑ft BRT transit buses. The contractor must deliver the fully assembled ESS units to the Transit Maintenance Division at 325 Pound Street, Athens, GA by June 10 2027, include on‑site programming of each unit’s control interface, and provide all applicable warranties. The bid is a sealed electronic submission via OpenGov, with a mandatory deadline of 10:00 AM ET on September 30 2026. Questions are due by September 16 2026. The estimated contract value is $475‑$500 K. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder; the contract is for goods (battery packs) with optional on‑site services.
• Supply six new Allison H40 EP ESS units (OEM‑specified)
• Include on‑site programming of each ESS control module
• Deliver to 325 Pound St., Athens, GA by 10 Jun 2027 (late deliveries rejected)
• Provide full manufacturer warranties and required documentation
• Submit electronic bid via OpenGov by 10:00 AM ET, 30 Sep 2026
• Questions due 16 Sep 2026; no pre‑bid conference
• Estimated contract value $475‑$500 K; bids valid 180 days