SUBJECT
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Consideration to award annual supply contract RFB 2026-017 for the purchase of automotive batteries to the following vendors:
1. Section IA: Battery Built in USA 1 Year Free Replacement
a). Green Dream International, Eire, PA, in an annual amount up to $40,000.00 and $120,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
2. Section IIA: Battery Not Built in USA 1 Year Free Replacement
a). Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, in an annual amount up to $275,000.00 and $825,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
b). Glz Auto Services, Laredo, TX, in an annual amount up to $30,000.00 and $90,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
3. Section IIB: Battery Not Built in USA 1 ½ Year Free Replacement
a). Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, in an annual amount up to $150,000.00 and $450,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City received four (4) bids through Cit-E-Bid for awarding an annual supply contract for the purchase of automotive batteries for the Fleet Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be renewed three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. This contract shall be the responsibility of an administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo Fleet Department.
Summary Pricing:
Section IA: Battery Built in USA 1 Year Free Replacement
Green Dream International
Section IB: Battery Built in USA 1 ½ Year Free Replacement
No Qualified Bids Submitted.
Section IIA: Battery Not Built in USA 1 Year Free Replacement
Gonzalez Auto Parts
Glz Auto Services
Section IIB: Battery Not Built in USA 1 ½ Year Free Replacement
Gonzalez Auto Parts
A complete bid tabulation is attached.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that these contracts be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026.
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes.
Source of Funds: Fleet Management Fund.
Account #: 593-2820-533-2080.
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The purchase of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City’s Obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.