School Board of Alachua County IFB 26-33 Automotive Batteries
Alachua County School DistrictSchool · Gainesville, FL- Due
- Feb 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
The School Board of Alachua County is seeking bids for an annual contract to supply automotive batteries for the District's bus vehicle fleet. The contract will include the provision of products, labor, supervision, technical expertise, and other services necessary for the proper execution and performance of the contract.
Automotive batteries, Technical expertise, Labor, Supervision, Transportation, Facilities, And other services
Low responsive and responsible Bidder, qualifications, relevant expertise, experience, and capacity
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Summary
The School Board of Alachua County is seeking bids for an annual contract to supply automotive batteries for the District's bus vehicle fleet.
The contract will include the provision of products, labor, supervision, technical expertise, and other services necessary for the proper execution and performance of the contract.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Low responsive and responsible Bidder
- Qualifications
- Relevant expertise
- Experience
- Capacity
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Automotive batteries
- Technical expertise
- Labor
- Supervision
- Transportation
- Facilities
- Other services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Bidder Acknowledgement and Acceptance Form
- Submittals Checklist Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Lower Tier Covered Transactions
- Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services
- Jessica Lunsford Act – Bidder Affirmation Form
- Small/Minority Business Enterprise Form
- Insurance Certification Form
- Attachment A - General Conditions
- Instructions to Bidders – Supplies/Services
- Attachment B - General/Technical Specifications
- Attachment C - Form of Proposal and Bidder Questionnaire
- Submit to
- Purchasing Department, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Reported agency
- School Board of Alachua County
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Alachua County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing Department, 620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County School District in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Automotive batteries, Technical expertise, Labor, Supervision, Transportation, Facilities, And other services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Low responsive and responsible Bidder, qualifications, relevant expertise, experience, and capacity" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alachua County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder Acknowledgement and Acceptance Form, Submittals Checklist Form, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Lower Tier Covered Transactions, Affidavit. Review the full document from Alachua County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, Florida. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.