Request for Proposal for the Purchase of Tires and Service

The Borough of Naugatuck, located in New Haven County, Connecticut, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive tire procurement and service contract for fiscal year 2025. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits vendors to supply new and recapped tires and provide associated services including repairs and road calls for the municipal fleet, with the contract period spanning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The solicitation, identified as FY25-B075, requires vendors to submit detailed proposals covering tire supply, maintenance, and emergency road service capabilities. Bid documents are available at no cost on the Borough's website (www.naugatuck-ct.gov), with all potential bidders required to check for addenda within two days of the scheduled bid opening. The solicitation opens on April 23, 2024 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes on May 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT, with interested vendors directed to contact the Naugatuck Garage Foreman at the Public Works Department for any questions. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and payment terms will be vendor-specified.

The RFP does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation is open to all vendors and does not list any specific evaluation criteria beyond the requirement for comprehensive tire and service proposals. While the estimated total contract value is not disclosed, the document suggests this is a comprehensive annual contract for tire procurement and maintenance services for the Borough's municipal fleet. Vendors are expected to provide detailed pricing structures and demonstrate their capability to meet the Borough's tire and service needs throughout the fiscal year. Interested companies should carefully review the full bid documentation on the Borough's website and be prepared to submit a comprehensive proposal that addresses the municipality's tire supply and service requirements.