Tires & Tire Service / Fire Dept.

The Massachusetts state and local contract opportunity, specifically for Worcester County, is seeking bids for tires and tire service for the Fire Department, identified by Bid #CR-8535-W6. The procurement is an open bid process, accessible through the Worcester municipal website (www.worcesterma.gov), with a posting date of August 28, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of September 17, 2025. The contract appears to be focused on providing comprehensive tire procurement and maintenance services for fire department vehicles, which likely requires vendors to supply high-quality, specialized emergency vehicle tires and associated service capabilities. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in fire apparatus tire selection, replacement, and maintenance, with an emphasis on meeting rigorous safety and performance standards typical of municipal emergency vehicle fleets. Vendors will need to submit detailed proposals that outline their technical capabilities, service response times, tire inventory ranges, and pricing structures compatible with municipal procurement guidelines.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, municipal contracts like this often have provisions encouraging participation from local, small, or minority-owned businesses. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid process open to qualified tire and service providers with demonstrated experience in municipal fleet maintenance. Potential respondents should anticipate potential requirements for proof of insurance, compliance with municipal procurement regulations, and potentially providing references from similar government or emergency service vehicle maintenance contracts. Though exact budget ranges are not specified, municipal fire department tire and service contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the size of the fleet and specific service requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review all bid documentation on the Worcester municipal website and prepare comprehensive responses that highlight their technical expertise, service capabilities, and competitive pricing structures.