OPS-23-008-MT (B): Rebid for Repair and Maintenance of MTA Bus Tires

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the repair and maintenance of Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus tires in Baltimore City, Maryland. The Maryland Department of Transportation MTA is seeking to award a five-year fixed-price contract to a single vendor to provide steel-belted radial tubeless tires, as well as related services such as tire repair, mounting, balancing, and inventory management at various MTA facilities. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining a minimum 60-day inventory of tires at each MTA location to ensure continuous fleet operations. Bids are due by August 21, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on cost per vehicle mile and monthly service charge. A pre-bid conference and site visit may be held if requested. The solicitation does not include a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal.

The current MTA bus fleet and tire sizes are provided in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) document, and the contractor must be able to accommodate changes to the fleet as needed. Pricing is requested on a mileage-based tire lease model, and bidders must submit pricing for each option year of the five-year contract term. The IFB does not mention any incumbents or the current contract environment, and does not provide any information on the available budget or potential award values.