FY27 Tire Repair and Replacement

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) in Boise, Idaho is requesting proposals for FY27 tire repair and replacement services under solicitation FL27-01, with sealed proposals due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time and questions due August 5, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.

The contractor must maintain both a fixed facility and a mobile service unit capable of tire repair and replacement on light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty vehicles, and tractors weighing 66,000 to 80,000 pounds. Minimum qualification is five years' experience in tire and tube services with trained personnel. All tires must be manufactured in the United States and meet DOT standards. Tier 1 tires (Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear) are the standard expectation; Tier 2 (Toyo, Continental, Goodrich) are acceptable alternatives; Tier 3 (economy brands) require ACHD Fleet staff approval. The contractor must provide retread services for heavy-duty dump trucks, manage on-site inventory until tires are installed, and offer emergency response within two hours, 24/7/365. Regular business hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contract runs through September 30, 2027, with ACHD retaining the right to extend and place multiple orders.

Pricing is evaluated across multiple cost schedules covering tractor, heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty tire categories and sizes; repair services; and hourly labor rates for regular and after-hours work. Evaluation criteria weight repair services and brand matrix at 45%, cost at 28%, firm history and experience at 12%, qualifications at 10%, and understanding of scope at 5%.

A Material Supply and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of contract value is required within 20 calendar days of execution. Liability insurance must include $100,000 per claim/$500,000 aggregate comprehensive general liability and motor vehicle coverage, plus workers compensation. The successful contractor must execute the agreement within 15 days of award notification. Proposals will be publicly opened via Zoom on August 12, 2026.