2026 Tire Bid

Barrow County Schools Transportation Department is seeking a comprehensive tire procurement and service contract for fiscal years 2026-2028, targeting mounted tire program services for its transportation fleet. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits proposals for tire-related services including pickup, delivery, mounting, dismounting, repairs, and emergency road services. Specific tire requirements include new and retread tires in sizes 11R22.5 and 255/70R22.5, with acceptable brands such as Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Firestone, Continental, and General. Vendors must provide detailed pricing across multiple service categories, including mounted tire program pricing, service pricing, new and retread tire pricing, and repair pricing. Key vendor requirements include maintaining inventory tracking, providing weekly sales representative visits, coordinating pickups and deliveries with Fleet Management, and offering emergency delivery capabilities. The bid is scheduled for opening on June 30th at 3:30 pm, with bid submissions due by 10:00 am on July 11th, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on comprehensive service capabilities, pricing structure, and ability to meet stringent operational requirements.

The bid does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must demonstrate substantial insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum aggregate limits of $2,000,000 and automobile liability of $1,000,000. The Barrow County Board of Education reserves significant contractual flexibility, including the right to accept or reject any bid, award contracts by line item or in entirety, and terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice for performance issues. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the three-year contract scope suggests a potentially significant procurement value for tire services and related maintenance. The contract will require vendors to provide tire storage and maintain robust service infrastructure to support the school district's transportation fleet. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive operational capabilities, competitive pricing, and the ability to consistently meet the district's tire management and service requirements.