Tires

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is conducting a comprehensive tire procurement solicitation (FSA25-TRS27.0) to establish a 24-month cooperative purchasing contract from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027. The contract seeks to acquire tires and related services across twelve distinct tire categories, including law enforcement pursuit tires, passenger vehicle tires, light truck tires, commercial truck tires, off-road equipment tires, agricultural tires, specialty tires, solid rubber tires, and rubber tracks. Prospective vendors must attend a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on December 12, 2024, and submit complete bid packages online via VendorLink by February 5, 2025. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing information, including tire-only costs, state tire fees, installation services, disposal fees, and comprehensive manufacturer specifications. The evaluation criteria will focus on lowest and best responsive bids by manufacturer and specification, with bid prices remaining firm for 60 calendar days from the bid opening date. Critical procurement timeline dates include a Voluntary Interested Bidder Workshop on December 2, 2024, a Cone of Silence period from January 15 to February 18, 2025, and anticipated award dates for bid tabulations, public bid opening, and final contract implementation.

The solicitation is open to tire manufacturers and their authorized representatives, with provisions encouraging participation from diverse vendors. Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) status will be tracked, and vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including E-Verify compliance, workers' compensation details, and SunBiz registration. The contract will include an administrative fee of 0.75% charged by FSA and requires vendors to maintain $1,000,000 in comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance. Seven responsive bidders have been initially awarded contracts, including Bridgestone Americas, Continental Tire, Michelin North America, Sumitomo Rubber North America, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Toyo Tire USA, and Yokohama Tire Corporation. The contract extends pricing to local governments, political subdivisions, public educational institutions, and public agencies, with potential nationwide applicability. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering twelve tire categories and multiple manufacturers suggests a significant procurement opportunity for participating jurisdictions.