Tire Supply ITB

San Bernardino County Fleet Management Department is requesting bids on tire supplies under ITB VHS127-FL000-6475, with bids due August 20, 2026, and questions due August 13, 2026.

A five percent local-vendor preference under County Policy 11-10 applies to vendors whose principal place of business is located within San Bernardino County; local vendors within five percent of the lowest non-local bid will be offered a match opportunity.

The scope encompasses tire maintenance and repair supplies, including valve stems, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) components, wheel weights, tire repair materials, lubricants, cements, sealers, and specialized equipment such as valve core torque tools and air compressors. Attachment A specifies individual products with required unit and box/pack pricing. Where brand names are specified, no substitutions are permitted; this applies to valve types, wheel weight brands, and equipment models to maintain fleet compatibility. Actual order quantities will vary based on operational needs. Delivery is required within 24 to 48 hours of purchase order receipt, FOB to County-designated locations. Bidders must clearly itemize freight, shipping, and fuel surcharges separately from base pricing.

The estimated contract term is three years, running August 24, 2026, through August 23, 2029, with a tentative award date in August 2026. Payment terms are Net 60 days from receipt and acceptance. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination, excluding California sales/use tax and Federal excise tax.

Bid submissions must include completed representations and certifications, including debarment status, criminal and civil disclosure, current cost or pricing certification, and independent pricing verification. Bids may be submitted electronically through the San Bernardino County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) or in sealed paper form to 210 N. Lena Road, San Bernardino, California 92415. The County is self-insured and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive specification variations, and conduct pre-award surveys. Public agency participation is permitted; agencies outside San Bernardino County are responsible for their own freight charges.