City of Laredo Ionwave #RFB: 2026-016 Recapped Tires

Award for Annual Supply of Recapped Tires and Repair Services for City of Laredo Fleet

The City of Laredo Fleet Department has awarded annual contracts for the supply of recapped tires and related repair services to support its vehicle fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Finance Department, Fleet Department, Purchasing Division - Awarded Vendors: - Border Tire (Border Recapping, LLC) - Southern Tire Mart, LLC - OEMs Mentioned: - Michelin (referenced: MICHELIN X WORKS D PRE-MOLD RETREAD) - Products and Services Requested: - 900 units of 11R22.5 recapped tires with 27/32 tread depth - Spot repairs, 120, 124, and 140 section repairs, and nail hole repairs (single units each) - Optional buyback payment for old tire casings (other than 11R22.5) - Product Details: - Recapped tires must meet specified dimensions and tread depth - Repairs include spot, section, and nail hole repairs for fleet tires - Optional buyback applies to 275/80R22.5 and 295/75R22.5 casings - Notable Requirements: - Electronic bid submission via Cit-E-Bid strongly preferred - Strict compliance with conflict of interest and non-collusion affidavits - Delivery and pickup at City Fleet Maintenance Shop during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM) - Pricing is FOB destination, freight included - No specific OEM mandated, but Michelin retread referenced in bid - Contract Structure: - Annual contract with up to three one-year renewal options - Multiple awards possible - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $379,000 total for all awarded line items - Primary Locations: - Fleet Maintenance Shop, 1102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78043 (delivery/pickup) - City Hall, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, TX 78040 (contracting office) - Public Works Service Center, 5512 Thomas Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041 (contracting office) - City of Laredo (general place of performance) - Potential Competing OEMs: - Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental, Bandag, Marangoni, Oliver Rubber (for retread/recap solutions) - Unique Aspects: - Optional buyback for old tire casings - No guaranteed purchase quantities; orders based on City needs and funding

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting sealed bids for multiple annual contracts to supply recapped tires for its Fleet Department. The solicitation encourages electronic bid submissions via Cit-E-Bid but also accepts hand-delivered bids at City Hall. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities. Bidders must submit bids by December 10, 2025, with bids publicly opened on December 11, 2025.

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