Tires for Heavy Equipment

Oconee County, South Carolina is issuing an Invitation for Competitive Sealed Bids (ITB 25-07) to establish a term contract for the supply of new tires, tire repair services, and tire recapping for heavy equipment used by the County Vehicle Maintenance Facility and Rock Quarry on an as-needed basis. The procurement encompasses various tire sizes ranging from 1400R24 to 65x35x33, with specified quantities for new tires and recaps, along with ancillary services including spot repairs, large section repairs, reinforcement work, dismounting and mounting, road service calls during and outside normal business hours, and loaner tire availability. Bidders must provide tires from major brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, or Yokohama, and must submit warranty information for new tires, recaps, and repair services. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Oconee County Procurement Portal by April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with the bid opening conducted via Zoom. Written questions must be submitted through the Bonfire Portal by April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Bidders must demonstrate experience through three references, provide Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation coverage, and submit MSHA compliance documentation including employee training records, MSHA ID numbers, and CPR certifications, as contractors working at the Rock Quarry must meet all MSHA requirements. The contract term is one year from July 1, 2026, with options for renewal on an annual basis not to exceed four additional one-year periods, subject to County approval and mutual vendor agreement.

Local vendor and subcontractor preferences are available under Oconee County Ordinance 2025-27 for vendors meeting specific criteria, though no designated set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the solicitation. Bid pricing must exclude solid waste excise tax and South Carolina sales tax, which will be charged separately on invoices. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all requirements, with contract administration handled by the Oconee County Procurement Director. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the solicitation documentation. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement notice, indicating that pricing will be determined competitively based on submitted bids and the County's anticipated as-needed demand for tires and related services.