Tire Market Analysis and Support, DRR25029

CalRecycle has issued a Request for Proposal Secondary RFP(S) designated as DRR25029 for Tire Market Analysis and Support, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive technical resources for tire market research and development. The primary objective is to conduct an annual California tire market analysis report that quantifies tire markets, documents waste tire flows, analyzes market demands and trends, and evaluates recycling rates for California-generated waste tires. Key deliverables include generating detailed market insights to help CalRecycle identify data gaps, develop solutions, and expand waste tire recycling markets. The contractor must also provide industry-specific content to support two CalRecycle-sponsored tire conferences. The solicitation is open to vendors who can submit proposals electronically through the Vendor Submission Portal, with a proposal due date of December 29, 2025. The contract aims to support CalRecycle's tire market development programs by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on comprehensive tire market data across California. Interested parties are directed to contact Nadine Mills, Contract Analyst, at nadine.mills@calrecycle.ca.gov for additional information.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Lake Riverside CDP, Marin City CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, and Yosemite Lakes CDP, suggesting a broad geographic scope within California. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the required market analysis and conference support indicates a substantive contract opportunity. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in tire market research, data collection methodologies, analytical capabilities, and industry conference support. The contract appears designed to support CalRecycle's environmental and recycling objectives by generating actionable insights into waste tire management and market development strategies. Vendors should carefully review the full solicitation details on CalRecycle's contracts webpage at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Contracts to understand the complete scope of requirements and submission guidelines.