Opportunity
Central Arkansas Transit Authority Procureware #MS24-002
Rock Region METRO Five-Year Transit Bus Tire Lease Solicitation
Posted
April 26, 2024
Respond By
June 05, 2024
Identifier
MS24-002
NAICS
532291
Rock Region METRO, the public transit authority for Central Arkansas, is seeking bids for a five-year lease of heavy-duty transit bus tires for its fleet. - Government Buyer: - Rock Region METRO (Central Arkansas Transit Authority) - Procurement managed by the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority - OEMs and Vendors: - Notable OEMs: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Michelin North America, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Other potential vendors: Elite Textile Trading LLC, IMS, Prime Vendor Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of heavy-duty transit bus tires for Gillig Low Floor (2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022) and ProTerra ZX5 Max (2022) buses - Tire sizes: 305/85R22.5 (Gillig) and 315/80R22.5 (ProTerra) - Quantities: 39 tires (305/85R22.5) and 5 tires (315/80R22.5) across the fleet - Minimum tread life requirement: 50,000 miles - Includes tire testing, delivery, reporting, and damage/loss pricing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Firm fixed price contract with no renewal options - Tires must be suitable for high-mileage transit operations - Contract includes provisions for tire performance testing and detailed reporting
Description
Rock Region METRO is soliciting bids from respondents able to provide lease tires for transit buses. The contract term is from June 1, 2024 to May 30, 2029. Bids must be submitted by June 5, 2024, and the contract is expected to start on July 1, 2024. The procurement involves delivery of transit bus tires to the facility at 901 Maple Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas.