26-69 Tires & Tires Support

Taylor School District is requesting bids on retread tires, new Michelin tires or equivalent, and tire support services under RFB 26-69, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time and a bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day. All bidders must be located within 30 miles of the District's Transportation Department facility at 24711 Wick Road, Taylor, Michigan, and the District offers preferential credit up to 3% for Taylor-based businesses.

The scope comprises 60 units of 10R 22.5 retread tires, 20 units of 255/70R 22.5 retread tires, 40 units of 11R 22.5 retread tires, 40 units of 10R 22.5 new Michelin tires or equivalent, 40 units of 11R 22.5 new Michelin tires or equivalent, and 30 units of 255/70R 22.5 new Michelin tires or equivalent. Tire support services include mounting, demounting, repairs, balancing, rim reconditioning, daily pickup with no delivery charges, and on-site fleet surveys at least three times annually in compliance with Michigan State Police inspection standards. The awardee must maintain personnel and equipment at the Transportation Department facility with a two-hour response time requirement and provide tire storage in a dry, well-ventilated location.

Bidders must submit one original sealed proposal and two sealed copies with a 5% bid bond for bids exceeding $23,417, proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance, and performance and labor/materials payment bonds at 100% of the bid amount for contracts exceeding $50,000. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation at statutory coverage, General Liability with $1,000,000–$2,000,000 limits, and Automobile Liability with $2,000,000 limits. All bidders must submit notarized certifications confirming no familial relationships with Board members, compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and acknowledgment of the Contractor Code of Conduct. The inquiry deadline is July 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM. An optional walkthrough is available by contacting the Transportation Department at 313-295-5724. The District reserves the right to award portions of services to multiple bidders and requires Board approval before final contract execution. Bidders have 72 hours from bid opening to file formal protests.