Tires & Tire Repair

The City of Huntsville's Finance Department is seeking sealed fixed-price bids for a comprehensive Tires & Tire Repair contract (Invitation for Bid #4-2026-54) targeting its Public Transit fleet in Madison County, Alabama. The procurement encompasses tire procurement and related services for 56 transit vehicles, specifically 29 fixed route buses (32-40') and 27 paratransit minibuses (24'). Bidders must provide unit pricing for tire sizes, new wheels, tire changes, mounting, flat repairs, roadcall service charges, and related services for medium/heavy duty buses and modified vans. The City requires tires from major brands like Michelin, Goodyear, or equivalent, with new, first-quality tires meeting specific load and performance specifications. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering price, specification conformity, financial ability, previous performance, and objective criteria. The contract will have an initial one-year term with options to extend for two additional one-year periods, totaling a potential three-year contract duration. Bids are due on November 18, 2025, at 2:00:00 PM CST, to be opened in the City Council Chambers.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and will not guarantee a minimum quantity of services or commodities. Contract pricing may be adjusted annually, with price changes directly linked to supplier modifications. The vehicle fleet supporting this contract includes 43 vehicles spanning model years 1997-2025, manufactured by Ford, El Dorado National, Dodge, and GILLIG, with varied passenger capacities ranging from 10 to 37 seats. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in maintaining the public transit vehicle fleet. Tire sizes for the fleet vary from 225/75 R16 for smaller vehicles to 305/85R22.5 for larger buses, reflecting the diverse operational requirements of the transit system. The City's approach indicates a strategic procurement process designed to ensure competitive pricing and maintain the reliability of its public transportation infrastructure.