NIGP 06075: Retread Rubber

NIGP 06075 Retread Rubber, an Item code, describes tire sales, installation, removal, and specialty tire services that state and local governments procure on an as-needed basis for vehicle and equipment fleets. The scope includes on-road and off-road tire sales and installation at government facilities or job sites, removal of worn or damaged tires, credit for acceptable casings suitable for retreading, and foam filling when required. Issuing bodies include utilities commissions, counties, and cities; the Orlando Utilities Commission recently solicited tire sales, installation, removal, and specialty tire services through an RFP with a three-year contract term and two optional one-year renewal extensions. Vendors must typically meet minimum qualifications such as an established office within a specified radius of the customer's location, a minimum of 10 years of industry experience, all required licenses and permits, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Contract work is performed at multiple customer facility locations during normal business hours, and vendors must maintain Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Automotive insurance, plus drug-free workplace compliance and controlled substance and alcohol testing policies for safety-sensitive positions.

Recent procurement activity under the code centers on Florida and the Southwest. The Orlando Utilities Commission issued RFP PR9446 for tire sales, installation, removal, and specialty tire services due September 16, 2026, with work at four OUC facilities: Gardenia Facility, Pershing Facility, St. Cloud Service Center, and SEC Facility. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience, responsiveness to requirements, safety and quality programs, financial soundness, and price. Prices must remain firm throughout the contract period and any extensions. No bid bond or payment and performance bond is required. Questions and comments were due September 2, 2026, with no pre-response conference scheduled.