NIGP 97581: Tires and Tubes, Rental or Lease

NIGP 97581 Tires and Tubes, Rental or Lease is an Item code under which state and local governments procure tire products and tire-related services, including new tires from major manufacturers, retread tires, and comprehensive tire services such as mounting, balancing, patching, repairs, retreading, and emergency service calls. Recent solicitations show county fleet management divisions and public works departments are the primary buyers, typically seeking suppliers capable of serving diverse vehicle categories—from light-duty trucks and vans to heavy construction equipment—with service delivery across multiple locations. Tire supply operations under this code emphasize rapid response and inventory availability, with delivery windows ranging from same-day emergency service to within six hours for non-stocked inventory.

Activity in this code centers on Arizona and Florida. Pinal County, Arizona posted an IFB on April 10, 2026 (due May 8, 2026) for retread tires to supply its Development Services Public Works department. Collier County, Florida issued ITB No. 25-8357 on March 24, 2026 (due March 17, 2026) for tires and tire services supporting an approximately 1,610-vehicle fleet, with a three-year base term and two optional one-year renewals; the County disclosed historical annual spending of approximately $400,000 on tire products and services and required bidders to be authorized dealers of at least four specified tire manufacturers including Bridgestone/Firestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, and Bandag retread tires. The Collier County solicitation included a Local Vendor Preference set-aside under Choice 2 designation and incorporated federal compliance requirements including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation and Buy America preferences, as the procurement is grant-funded through Federal Transit Administration grants.