UNSPSC 53112003: Heel pads

This commodity is a shoe accessory used to provide additional padding or cushioning of the inside of the soles of shoes for human heels.

UNSPSC 53112003 Heel pads is a Commodity code that in practice covers tire products and tire-related services for state and local fleet operations. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects procurement for complete tire supply and service packages — mounting, balancing, patching, plug repairs, retreading, and emergency roadside service — rather than heel pads alone. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county government procurement offices on behalf of fleet management divisions. The work spans supply contracts with response-time guarantees and multi-year terms, typically three years with optional renewals, serving mixed fleet categories from light-duty vehicles through heavy construction equipment.

Collier County, Florida posted the most recent activity, issuing ITB No. 25-8357 on March 24, 2026, with a response deadline of March 17, 2026 (note: due date precedes posted date in the source), for tire products from major manufacturers and comprehensive tire services supporting a fleet of approximately 1,610 vehicles. The contract carries historical annual spend of approximately $400,000 on products and $23,000 on services, with a three-year base term and two one-year renewal options. The procurement requires bidders to be authorized dealers of at least four specified tire manufacturers, maintain stocked inventory with 48-hour delivery, and provide emergency response within four hours for fleet vehicles. The solicitation includes Local Vendor Preference set-aside eligibility and FTA grant-funded compliance requirements including DBE participation and Buy America provisions. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the County reserving the right to select primary and secondary vendors on a line-item basis.