Intent to Participate - NASPO ValuePoint Tires, Tubes and Services

The State of Montana, through the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program, is facilitating a procurement opportunity for tires, tubes, and related vehicle services. The solicitation, issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services with RFP number RFP1118005083, seeks competitive proposals from vendors capable of providing tire products and services through retail distribution networks for participating states. The procurement covers commodity codes 5119 (Vehicles - Tires) and 5116 (Vehicles - Repairs/Maintenance), with an open solicitation period from May 21, 2018, to July 18, 2018, at 3:00 PM. Potential vendors are required to submit comprehensive proposals that include cost proposals, sales reporting templates, and state-specific terms and conditions. The evaluation criteria, while not fully detailed in the provided documents, suggest a comprehensive review process that likely includes pricing, service capabilities, distribution network, and compliance with state-specific requirements. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Nancy Wheelock, a Purchasing Agent at the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, who can be reached at nancy.wheelock@iowa.gov or (515) 322-0200.

The solicitation appears to be open to a wide range of vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned in the provided documents. The cooperative purchasing approach allows multiple states, including Montana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Virginia, Utah, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Ohio, North Dakota, New Mexico, Maryland, Hawaii, and Connecticut, to participate in a single, competitively bid contract. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-state nature of the procurement suggests potential significant volume and cost-saving opportunities for participating governmental entities. The procurement seeks to establish a comprehensive tire and vehicle services contract that can be utilized by various state and local government agencies. Vendors interested in participating must carefully review the detailed RFP documentation, including attachments such as the cost proposal template and state-specific terms and conditions, to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements.