MCS-ITB-2026-02 Bus Tires and Services

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) Transportation Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive fleet tire services and related support for heavy-duty school buses under solicitation number MCS-ITB-2026-02. The procuring jurisdiction is Rutherford County, Tennessee, with the primary contact being Laurel Sanders, MCS Purchasing Agent (615-893-2313, Ext. 10059; laurel.sanders@cityschools.net). The scope of work encompasses the supply and service of heavy-duty school bus tires, wheel alignments, roadside assistance, tire repair services, mounting and balancing services, and preventive maintenance support, with the successful bidder responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and incidentals necessary to deliver these goods and services. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the secure portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/murfreesborotn by 2:30 p.m. local time on May 27, 2026, with bids to be opened immediately thereafter via Zoom meeting (Meeting ID: 852 6132 0100, Passcode: 815323). The deadline for submitting questions regarding the solicitation is May 19, 2026. Bidders are required to submit a completed Bid Form (Attachment B) as part of their vendor questionnaire response, and all responses must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents.

The solicitation documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, incumbent vendor information, technology integration requirements, or award values and budget ranges. Interested vendors should carefully review all available solicitation documents, including the scope of work and supporting exhibits, to understand the complete requirements and specifications for bus tire services and fleet maintenance support. Prospective bidders are encouraged to direct any clarifying questions to the purchasing agent by the May 19, 2026 deadline to ensure full compliance with submission requirements and to gain a comprehensive understanding of MCS's operational and service expectations for this contract award.