This award establishes a cooperative purchasing contract for miscellaneous automotive parts and related shop equipment to be used by thirteen school districts in Dutchess County. The contract relies on the 2025 AAP Discount Schedule, offering roughly 50 %–75 % off list prices across 42 product categories, ranging from batteries and brake components to tools and lighting. Advance Auto Parts will provide “over‑the‑counter” service through its national store network, ensuring local availability for district maintenance staff. The base period runs one year with the possibility of four additional one‑year renewals, giving the agency flexibility to continue leveraging the discount schedule for future purchases.
• 42 distinct auto‑parts categories covered, each with a 50 %–75 % discount.
• Single‑source award to Advance Auto Parts, leveraging its nationwide retail footprint for local service.
• Contract term: 02/11/2026 – 02/10/2027, with up to four optional one‑year extensions.
• Cooperative procurement among 13 school districts, funded by Dutchess BOCES.
• Pricing based on the “AAP Discount Schedule 2025,” not fixed dollar amounts.