IFB #1162622 - Commercial Tire Service and Inventory Supply
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM047387
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC code
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Montgomery County is seeking a commercial tire service and inventory supply vendor through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1162622, specifically targeting the Division of Fleet Management Services' transit fleet operations. The solicitation will be processed through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group, with electronic responses required and free registration mandatory. The selected vendor must provide comprehensive tire services including new and retread tire mounting, balancing, and delivery at least three times weekly to designated County locations. Critical service requirements include removing and properly disposing of used tires, with weekly accountability reporting, and specialized wheel servicing capabilities. Wheel services must encompass steel wheel media-blasting, damage inspection, and powder coating in specific colors (white, black, gray, silver), with the ability to service wheels up to 24.5" diameter. The technical requirements mandate adherence to Technology and Maintenance Council standards, with additional capabilities for aluminum wheel cleaning and polishing. The solicitation was posted on November 18, 2024, with bid responses due by December 19, 2024.
The procurement appears to be open to all qualified commercial tire service providers without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must demonstrate substantial technical capabilities, including specialized equipment for wheel servicing, comprehensive tire management processes, and reliable delivery infrastructure. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the scope suggests a substantial annual contract for transit fleet tire management. Interested vendors must complete registration through BidNet Direct, with support available at 800-835-4603 for registration assistance. The solicitation is exclusively for Group I and focuses on Montgomery County's transit fleet management needs. Potential bidders should carefully review the technical specifications, particularly the wheel servicing requirements and delivery expectations, to ensure full compliance with the County's operational standards.
Opportunity text
This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603. Group I Only- Division of Fleet Management Services Part I - Transit Service and Inventory Supply
Commercial tire services for the transit fleet must be comprised of the following elements: 1. New Tire / Retread Tire Mounting, Balancing, and Delivery a. The bidder must be able to mount, balance, and deliver new and retreaded tires to Montgomery County locations at least three (3) times per week (see C. 57, AUTHORIZED CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR DESIGNEES AND INVENTORY DELIVERY LOCATIONS, for addresses).
2. Pickup of Old Tires a. The bidder must be able to remove used tires and dispose of them in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. All tires that are disposed of must be accounted for and reported to the County on a weekly basis.
3. Wheel Service a. Steel Wheel Service- the bidder is required to media-blast wheels, inspect for damage, cracks, corrosion, deformation, or any other unserviceable condition, and apply POWDER COAT in white, black, gray, and silver. Spray paint is NOT an acceptable wheel coating. The bidder's equipment must be capable of servicing up to and including 24.5" diameter wheels. Wheel servicing practices and procedures must conform to the standards set forth by the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association. b. Aluminum Wheel Service- the bidder must be able to clean aluminum wheels during the dismounting/mounting process. c. Aluminum Wheel Polishing- the bidder must be able to provide polishing of aluminum wheels when necessary for defect identification and fleet appearance.
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