Invitation to Bid - Statewide Price Agreement for Automotive and Heavy Equipment Batteries

The State of New Mexico is seeking to establish a Statewide Price Agreement for Automotive and Heavy Equipment Batteries. The agreement will be available for use by all eligible New Mexico state agencies, commissions, institutions, political subdivisions, local public bodies, and authorized third-party service providers. The contractor will be required to supply new batteries that meet all applicable OEM, industry, safety, and environmental standards. The term of the agreement shall be for one year from the date of award, with the option to extend for a period of three additional years. • The agreement covers all battery chemistries, configurations, and form factors currently in commercial use or anticipated to be required during the term of the contract. • The contractor shall provide a core return program for all applicable battery types in accordance with environmental regulations. • The contractor shall ensure compliance with all applicable SAE, BCI, UL, CE, ISO, DOT, EPA, RoHS, and REACH standards. • The contractor shall provide documentation, certifications, and product data sheets necessary to verify compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.