Batteries Automotive / City

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for the supply of nine specific automotive‑type battery models to be delivered city‑wide for a one‑year period. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price unit‑price arrangement, awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, and provides the City with optional renewal terms for up to two additional years. The scope strictly limits the battery models, requires a one‑year warranty, and imposes a 10 % cost‑plus ceiling for any non‑listed batteries. • Scope: Supply of nine exact battery models (BCI groups 65, H‑7, 78, 31S, 31P, 8D, 36R, 48, H‑6) with no substitutions. • Award: Northeast Battery & Alternator, LLC was the low‑price awardee ($27,403.70). • Term: March 17 2025 – March 16 2026, with two optional one‑year extensions; delivery required within 12 days of award. • Requirements: $1M/$2M commercial liability, $1M auto liability, workers’ comp, one‑year warranty, core‑return policy, and strict background/eligibility criteria.