Vendor Pool Master Order - Cost Plus Pricing on Light-Duty and Recreational Vehicle and Eqmt. Tires

This is a master order solicitation issued by Texas A&M University for a vendor pool to provide cost plus pricing on light-duty and recreational vehicle tires, including load range E tires, for the Transportation Services department on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. The initial term of the contract is from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2028, with no option to renew. Texas A&M is seeking bids on two line items: cost to vendor plus a percentage or cost to vendor plus a set dollar amount. Bidders may also optionally bid on a tire and wheel assembly mating service. Award will be based on best value criteria including price, vendor reputation and past performance, quality, meeting the University's needs, and other relevant factors. Pricing will be on a cost plus basis, with the vendor providing updates to pricing 30 days in advance of any changes.

The University reserves the right to create a vendor pool and add additional qualified vendors over the course of the contract term. No HUB subcontracting plan is required, and the University will not be obligated for any minimum order quantities over the term. The estimated annual spend is $125,000. Responses must be submitted electronically via the AggieBid system by September 28, 2023.