UNSPSC 25172502: Automobile tire tubes

UNSPSC 25172502 Automobile tire tubes is a Commodity code that encompasses the supply of tire tubes and associated maintenance, repair, and installation services for state and local government vehicle fleets. Recent solicitations reveal that state and local governments procure complete tire solutions under this code—not tubes alone—including new tires (standard automotive, off-road, agricultural, and industrial), tire retreading, tire repair and replacement, wheel balancing and alignment, and emergency roadside service. Issuing bodies span state health and human services agencies, county governments, cities, and transit-adjacent operations. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for fleet tire services at state-supported living centers and hospitals; Fairfax County and Prince William County in Virginia issued a joint IFB for term contracts covering all departmental tire and tube needs; and municipalities including the Town of Manchester (Connecticut), Town of Glastonbury (Connecticut), City of Milpitas (California), City of Atlanta (Georgia), and Jackson County (Missouri) have solicited competitive bids for tire procurement and maintenance on an as-needed or term basis.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Virginia, Connecticut, California, Georgia, and Missouri, with significant federal and state agency involvement. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017961 (Mexia State Supported Living Center tires and services, IFB due September 28, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017687 (Austin State Hospital as-needed tire repair, IFB due August 10, 2026 with 24-hour replacement service requirement and geographic constraint within 15 miles), Fairfax County Virginia IFB2000004402 (new tires, tubes, and services on a term basis, due August 20, 2026), and the City of Atlanta IFB/GS/DPW/2601-1260107 (tires, disposal, and repair services, due May 8, 2026). Most solicitations specify firm fixed pricing or unit pricing with Consumer Price Index adjustment provisions, mandatory site visits and pre-bid meetings, proof of five years' relevant experience, comprehensive insurance requirements, and compliance with state and federal contracting terms including E-Verify participation and debarment certification. Several jurisdictions impose local vendor preferences or living wage certification requirements; Texas agencies require compliance with boycott certifications and artificial intelligence disclosure obligations.