Average 30% savings on batteries, lighting & power - nationwide

Through the AFI National Cooperative Contract with Batteries Plus, agencies enjoy an average of 30% savings, local impact, and a fast, compliant path to procurement - covering everything from AA and lithium to vehicle, radio, and emergency lighting.

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Contract Highlights

Competitively Awarded

Under AFI’s RFP-2025-103, administered by Edge Public.

Nationwide Access

700+ Batteries Plus locations across 48 states.

Compliant & Audit-Ready

Delivering ~30% average savings on AA, lithium, fleet, radios, and more.

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Turn every purchase into local economic impact

Every agency dollar goes further when it also strengthens the community. With more than 700 Batteries Plus franchise stores nationwide, spend under this contract supports local jobs and local tax revenue — proving procurement can be a tool for economic development.

Spend stays in your community instead of leaving the state.

Franchise stores supply critical items locally — from radio and smoke detector batteries to emergency lighting and fleet power.

Local distributors provide the same products at national contract pricing.

Cut procurement time while staying fully compliant

Agencies no longer need to chase three quotes, track retail invoices, or rerun bid cycles. This contract delivers an auditable, competitively awarded agreement that simplifies procurement from start to finish.

Competitively solicited and awarded under AFI RFP-2025-103, administered by Edge Public.

Average savings of ~30% on top-spend items; up to 70% across 1,000+ SKUs.

Covers Public Works, Police, Fire, and Facilities in one agreement.

Includes essentials from AA and lithium to fleet, radio, body cam, and emergency lighting batteries.

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Get national pricing without losing local access

Local Business. National Presence. Agencies don’t have to choose between scale and community impact. Whether it’s tractor batteries for Public Works, Motorola radio batteries for Fire, or LED exit signs for Facilities, this contract guarantees national pricing and compliance while being able to order through local distributors or in-store.

Coverage across 48 states.

Supported by 700+ local storefronts and distributors.

Free battery testing and on-site assessments.

Fast, reliable local delivery.

Lead the way in modernizing procurement

This contract is more than a cost-saving tool. It’s an example of how procurement leaders can deliver innovation, efficiency, and impact beyond the budget line. Agencies that use it position themselves as forward-thinking leaders in their region.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility while supporting economic development.

Positions agency leaders as innovators driving procurement reform.

Aligns with the trend toward smarter, cooperative, technology-backed contracts.

What This Means for You

Procurement Officers

Efficiency and compliance without added complexity. Contracts that are fully vetted and audit-ready.

Agency Leaders

A chance to lead with innovation, demonstrate fiscal responsibility, and champion local impact.

Small/Mid-Size Agencies

Simple, fast purchasing power that levels the playing field. Access national pricing while supporting local suppliers.

“Our agency cut costs by X% while sourcing from our local Batteries Plus distributor , all under one cooperative contract.”

— Customer Name, Title

In the news

Learn more from the official announcements.

National Cooperative Contract Delivers Unmatched Pricing, Local Impact, and Comprehensive Battery, Power & Lighting Solutions.

Public Works Agencies Gain Savings on Truck, Tractor, and Heavy Equipment Batteries Plus Lighting and Power Gear.

Fire Departments Gain Direct Access to Discounted Motorola Radio Batteries, Smoke Detector Batteries, and Emergency Lighting.

Police Departments Can Now Save Big on Body Cam, Taser, and Patrol Car Batteries—Plus Lighting and Power Gear.

Green illuminated exit signs in a municipal building.

Facilities Teams Save on LED Upgrades, Exit Signs, Ballasts, and Fixtures Through National Cooperative Contract.

Who issued and awarded this contract?

The contract was competitively solicited under AFI’s RFP-2025-103 (Batteries, Power, Lighting and Solutions), administered by Edge Public on the Bonfire platform, and awarded to Batteries Plus.

Is this contract fully compliant with procurement regulations?

Yes. The solicitation process followed all applicable public procurement rules, making the contract fully compliant and audit-ready.

What kinds of savings can agencies expect?

Agencies save an average of ~30% on top-spend items, with discounts up to 70% across a catalog of more than 1,000 products.

Which departments can use this contract?

Public Works, Police, Fire, and Facilities can all purchase under this single contract — covering truck batteries, radios, body cams, tasers, LED upgrades, generators, and more.

Do we have to be an AFI member to use the contract?

Yes. Agencies join AFI (membership is free) to access the contract. Once joined, all eligible departments can order.

Can we still buy from local distributors?

Yes. Orders can be placed online, through your local distributor, or at Batteries Plus retail stores — ensuring local suppliers benefit from agency spend.

What categories of products are covered?

Batteries, power, and lighting solutions for everyday use and critical operations - from AA and lithium batteries to vehicle, radio, body cam, and emergency equipment power.

How fast can agencies start ordering?

Once an agency joins AFI, ordering can begin immediately. For urgent needs, contact Christel Pettinos or Brian Funderburk for direct setup

How is Civic Marketplace involved?

Civic Marketplace provides the digital platform powering the contract — connecting agencies to Batteries Plus pricing and distributors in a streamlined, auditable way.