18-2595PP - Bus Tire Services

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered UTA20196178 for comprehensive bus tire services on a lease basis, targeting qualified firms capable of servicing their diverse transit fleet. The procurement specifically seeks vendors to provide tire services for vehicles including Gilligs, Glavals, New Flyer, Vanhools, and MCI buses, with the solicitation characterized as a best value procurement. The RFP was opened on August 14, 2018, at 4:00 PM MDT and is scheduled to close on September 20, 2018, at 1:00 PM MDT, with Patricia Postell serving as the primary contact (PPostell@rideuta.com, +801 (287) 3060). The procurement covers commodity codes 25172 (tires and tire tubes) and 25100 (motor vehicles including buses), indicating a comprehensive approach to tire management and service. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears designed to select a vendor capable of meeting UTA's extensive tire leasing and service requirements across multiple vehicle types.

The RFP documentation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the solicitation is open to a broad range of qualified tire service providers. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available materials, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements were mentioned. While the exact award value or budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation—covering tire services for a substantial transit fleet—suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement's focus on leasing and servicing tires across multiple bus manufacturers indicates UTA is seeking a flexible, responsive vendor capable of meeting diverse fleet maintenance needs. The multi-vehicle platform approach suggests the potential contract could represent a substantial ongoing business opportunity for the selected vendor.