Tires and Tire Repair Services

Larimer County, Colorado is seeking one or more contractors for tire purchase and tire repair services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #B25-17, which aims to establish a comprehensive tire service agreement for the county's diverse fleet equipment. The solicitation requires vendors to have a service location within 25 miles of the county's Fleet Yard, provide mobile tire services throughout Larimer County, and demonstrate the capability to respond to urgent service requests within 25 minutes. Key qualifications include state licensing, ability to service multi-piece and single-piece rim wheels, compliance with OSHA safety standards, and technical proficiency in mounting and dismounting various tire types, including Off The Road (OTR) tires. The bid requires detailed pricing for mobilization, trip charges, mileage fees, and specific tire model pricing for standardized county fleet tires. Evaluation criteria focus on identifying the most responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest bid price that meets all specified requirements. The bid is due on November 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (MT), with electronic submissions accepted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet). The contract term is one year from execution, with potential for up to four additional one-year extensions based on satisfactory performance.

The solicitation encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, emphasizing equal opportunity in the procurement process. Substantial insurance requirements are mandated, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and garagekeepers legal liability, with specific coverage limits and additional insured provisions. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the tire services and the potential for multi-year extensions suggest a significant potential contract value. The county will require successful bidders to provide at least three professional references and demonstrate extensive experience in tire service and fleet maintenance. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond beyond the technical and insurance qualifications outlined in the bid documents. Potential contractors must be prepared to provide a full range of tire-related services for various county equipment, with a focus on reliability, responsiveness, and technical expertise.