26-69 Tires & Tires Support TIME EXTENSION

Taylor School District in Michigan is requesting bids on retreat tires, new tires, and tire support services under RFB 26-69, with proposals due August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory 30-mile-radius location requirement that functions as a geographic set-aside. Inquiries close July 16, 2026.

The scope comprises 60 units of 10R 22.5 retreat tires (22/32 tread depth), 20 units of 255/70R 22.5 retreat tires, and 40 units of 11R 22.5 retreat tires; 40 units of 10R 22.5 new Michelin or equivalent tires, 40 units of 11R 22.5 new Michelin or equivalent tires, and 30 units of 255/70R 22.5 new Michelin or equivalent tires; and miscellaneous services including flat repairs, tire mounts and demounts, section repairs, service calls, scrap disposal, fleet surveys conducted at least three times annually with written reports suitable for Michigan State Police inspection, rim reconditioning, and computer balancing. The contractor must maintain personnel and equipment to perform tire work on-site at the District's Transportation Department facility (24711 Wick Road, Taylor, Michigan) with a two-hour response time, provide daily pickup with no delivery charge, house tires for the District, and assist during State Police inspections. Bidders must be located within 30 miles of the facility.

Performance and labor-materials payment bonds, each at 100% of the bid amount, are required for bids exceeding $50,000. A bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the bid amount is required for bids exceeding $23,417. All bonds must be issued by a surety authorized in Michigan with an A.M. Best Rating of B+ or better. Workers' Compensation Insurance and comprehensive general and automobile liability coverage with specified limits are required before work commences.

Taylor-based businesses may receive preferential credit up to 3% in evaluation. The District reserves the right to award to one or more bidders; award is subject to Board of Education approval with contract negotiations to be completed within 60 days of award. Bid opening occurs August 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Bidders must submit an original and two copies via tracked U.S. Postal Service or hand-delivery in sealed envelopes to Edwina Hill, Chief Financial Officer. Required documentation includes Bidder Information Form, notarized Certification of No Familial Interest or Conflict of Interest, notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, Bidder Certification, Contractor Code of Conduct, and references from public entities.