Tires, Tubes, and Services

The State of Utah is conducting a NASPO ValuePoint Request for Proposal (RFP) for Tires, Tubes, and Services, with solicitation number RH18016, originally posted on May 22, 2018, and scheduled to close on July 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement seeks to establish a statewide cooperative contract for various tire and tube products, including automobile, truck, bicycle, and foam tires. The solicitation covers comprehensive tire-related services and will enable Utah government departments, institutions, agencies, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and federal government agencies to utilize the contract. All communication and submissions must be processed through Iowa's e-Procurement system, as Iowa serves as the lead state for this procurement. Vendors are encouraged to respond, even if their intent is to provide goods/services exclusively within Utah. The original solicitation number is RFP1118005083, and interested parties are advised to monitor the posting for potential extensions or modifications.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears open to a wide range of vendors. The solicitation suggests that both local Utah vendors and broader regional suppliers can participate in the procurement process. An engineering estimate of $60,000 is associated with a separate project (Youth City at Fairmont Park - Re Roofing), which may indicate potential budget ranges for tire and service contracts. The state may choose to either issue a statewide cooperative contract or sign participating addendums with vendors awarded under the NASPO ValuePoint solicitation. The procurement's structure allows for flexible participation, enabling vendors to propose tire and service solutions that can be utilized across multiple governmental and nonprofit entities. The comprehensive nature of the RFP suggests that vendors with extensive tire product ranges and service capabilities will be most competitive in this procurement opportunity.