Advance Auto Parts Cooperative Contract

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Advance Professional has all of the parts you need for annual maintenance to keep your passengers safe, including heavy duty parts.

We offer the broadest import and domestic parts availability in North America and the best OE (Original Equipment) premium and professional grade products you need. We also have access to the inventories of import specialists like WORLDPAC® and Autopart International® on our cooperative contract available nationwide through OMNIA Partners.

We’ve used our years of experience and our extensive parts knowledge to design a program specifically for government fleets, including:

Education
Parks and Recreation
Housing Authorities
Public Safety
Facilities
Auto Fleet and Equipment
Public Works

With access to more than 6,500 stores throughout North America and 24/7 online ordering, we have the capability to serve all your product needs:

Light duty
Heavy duty
Paint and body
Tools and equipment

Our promise is simple, but strong: Professional quality parts, service and solutions dedicated to the professional.

U.S. Communities and National IPA, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, have come together as OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA or U.S. Communities continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities and National IPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know.

Automotive Parts & Supplies

City of Charlotte, NC

Contract Number: 2017000280

January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019
Option to renew for two (2) additional two-year periods through December 31, 2023
RENEWED THROUGH December 31, 2021 (with 1 renewal option still available)

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High-quality auto parts and products for these agencies and departments:

Education: Heavy duty filters, brakes, batteries, including a wide selection of school bus parts

Parks and Recreation: Batteries; parts and accessories for tractors, Gator™utility vehicles, golf carts, and ATVs; and Lubricants/greases

Housing Authorities: Parts and accessories for light duty cars and trucks

Public Safety: Lighting; wipers; pursuit vehicle braking solutions; Heavy duty brakes, filters, and batteries for ambulances; flashlights and roadside kits; generators, air compressors, and other equipment

Facilities: Shop supplies; chemicals and cleaners; shop repair tools and equipment

Auto Fleet & Equipment: Brakes, batteries, filters, undercar, rotating electrical, heating/cooling, engine management, tools and equipment, shop supplies, heavy duty

Public Works: Cooling system components (A/C), in-depth repairs, electrical, undercar, engine

NEW! Advance Professional is Excited to Welcome DieHard Batteries

DieHard Batteries, now available on our cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners, offer superior performance and simple reliability. Designed for new vehicle technology, they provide the starting power vehicles need in any climate. When you choose DieHard, you can focus on your destination knowing that you have the power to get there.

BRAKES: Brake pads that you can trust. The result of more than 25 years of creating quality brake products, Carquest offers superior formulations for longer pad life, improved stopping performance, cleaner wheels and quieter braking.

BATTERIES: Batteries built with PowerFrame Technology. Tested. Trusted. Carquest batteries are built with PowerFrame Grid Technology with up to 70% faster electrical flow and up to 66% more durable and corrosion-resistant than other grids.

FILTERS: Carquest filters are rigorously tested to ensure reliability and performance, these filters are designed to ensure air pollutants and contaminants are removed to provide optimal function of the engine.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT: Engine management is no longer just simple coils and plugs. The category has evolved into numerous complex sensors, switches, valves, and modules that interact with one another throughout the vehicle.

STARTERS & ALTERNATORS: Carquest starters and alternators are premium constructed, OE quality parts with industry-leading warranties. With a high level of proven performance and fewer comebacks, these parts meet or exceed OE specifications.
STOCKING CATALOG: The Stocking Catalog offers an on hand advantage that ensures you have the right parts on your shelf when you need them most. Benefits include, regular stock checks, personalized reports showing your shop's top-moving part numbers and competitive changeover programs.

In addition to reduced procurement costs and knowing that your agency easily meets the requirements for competitive solicitation, relying on us for your fleet’s needs comes with numerous other benefits, including:

Access to the broadest import and domestic parts availability in North America with more than 99% coverage in key categories, including access to the inventories of import specialists like WORLDPAC and Autopart International
Strategically placed distribution centers and the largest inventory network in the industry
Robust B2B e-commerce capabilities with 24/7 online ordering
Access to Commercial Parts Pros, Commercial Account Managers and Mobile Parts Pros who are dedicated to serving fleet customers
Carquest Technical Institute® (CTI) provides industry-leading educational instruction in technical and business management for service facility owners, shop managers, service consultants and professional technicians
Carquest stores provide access to a strong, independent network that performs at a high level with all current national agreements
An extensive field sales and operations force means we have professionals available to you in the field, where they can help you most
Inside Solutions Provider Network and internal inventory management capabilities for high-volume customers

How do I place an order?
You must be a registered participant to utilize this contract. If not, please Register to participate. If your agency is already registered, but does not have an account with Advance and would like to order, a commercial account needs to be created. Contact us or call 888-823-6592.

If my agency already has an account, do I need to set-up a new account?
No. Contact us at uscommunities@advance-auto.com or 888-823-6592 to have linked to your existing account.

Is there a shipping charge?
Delivery is always free within our defined service network (which includes Carquest Auto Parts and Autopart International) and there’s no minimum purchase required.

Where do I find pricing info?
To view pricing, log-in to your account using your password. If you don’t have a password, please click on request contact and an Advance Team Member will contact you. All pricing discounts are by product line and not tied to national volume. No minimum purchase is required to qualify for the best public sector pricing.

To log in to your account with Advance, please use these links below:
www.advancecommercial.com
www.weblink.carquest.com

What products does this contract with Advance Auto Parts cover?

Automotive parts, supplies, accessories for passenger car/light truck
Heavy duty/fleet solutions from semi-trailer to service-type trucks
Tools and equipment for vehicle maintenance departments
Automotive refinish paint and supplies
Industrial and hydraulic equipment and supplies
Agricultural equipment, parts and supplies
Import vehicle parts

Why should I buy from Advance Auto Parts?

80 years of experience in supplying the best parts to automotive and fleet professionals
Access to the broadest import and domestic parts availability in North America with more than 99% coverage in key categories, including access to the inventories of import specialists like WORLDPAC and Autopart International
Professional quality parts, service and solutions dedicated to your shop.

Be Prepared When Disaster strikes with Advanced Auto Essential Items — Emergency Preparedness Brochure

Advance Professional and Carquest Auto Parts has you covered with your Emergency Preparedness needs. Whether it's natural disaster such as hurricane, fire, flooding, earthquakes or other unforeseen circumstances, make sure you are ready when disaster strikes. Advance Professional and Carquest Auto Parts offers extensive coverage on emergency items such as: