Salt Lake City Request for Bid for Tire Recapping & Related Services

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Tire Recapping and Related Services contract covering municipal fleet maintenance. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide tire recapping services for various tire sizes, including 315/80R22.5 and 11R22.5, with estimated annual usage ranging from 2 to 300 tires. Key deliverables include tire recapping, repair services, on-site and emergency truck repairs, valve stem replacements, rim reconditioning, wheel alignments, and tire disposal. The bid requires detailed technical specifications for tire design, casing preparation, and recapping processes, with vendors expected to perform 24/7 roadside service and biweekly fleet yard inspections. The solicitation (Bid No. SLCI26031) was posted on September 22, 2025, with proposals due by October 14, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the city reserving the right to award items individually or collectively to one or more contractors based on operational needs.

The contract appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term is five years with potential extension of up to four additional months. Pricing will be firm for the initial contract term, with potential annual adjustments limited to 3% or the Producers Price Index. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. The contract requires vendors to verify participation in the federal Status Verification System for work eligibility. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed cost sheet suggests significant annual spending potential for tire-related services across the city's fleet. Vendors will be required to submit a Confidential and Proprietary Information Declaration Form to protect any sensitive business information submitted during the bidding process.