RFP 24-012 Tire Purchase

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) in Oregon has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-012 for the purchase of tires. SAMTD is seeking qualified contractors to provide a comprehensive tire program for its fixed-route, ADA paratransit bus fleet, and support vehicles. The RFP outlines the technical requirements and scope of work, including specifications for passenger car, light truck, and heavy-duty bus tires, as well as services such as delivery, tire disposal, and reporting. Proposals are due on June 10, 2024, and SAMTD intends to award a five-year contract to the responsible, responsive proposer whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous. Pricing will be evaluated based on the estimated five-year contract total, and SAMTD has an overall agency goal of 2.43% for the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) using race-neutral means.

The contract is funded in part by the Federal Transportation Administration, and any manufactured goods will be required to meet Buy America requirements. SAMTD reserves the right to award to one or more contractors and may invite the top-ranked firms for interviews and request a Best and Final Offer. The RFP does not provide information on any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or the existence of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total contract value is also not specified.