# El Paso Ionwave #2027-0079

City of El Paso bus tire rentals and related service

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-0079
**NAICS:** 423130, 811198

The City of El Paso is seeking tire rentals and related service for its Mass Transit operations.
- **Government buyer:** City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, primarily for the Mass Transit Department (Sun Metro), El Paso, Texas.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No tire OEMs or tire vendors are identified in the solicitation. Sun Metro is the named transit operation.
- **Requested tire rentals:**
  - 305/70R22.5 tires — 6 wheels; estimated 8,167,000 annual vehicle miles.
  - LT225/75R16 or LT235/65R16 tires — 4 wheels; estimated 110,000 annual vehicle miles.
  - Pricing is requested for both tire sizes across the Years 1–3 and Years 4–5 rate schedules.
- **Related service:** Monthly service fee, priced for Years 1–3 and Years 4–5.
- **Notable requirements:** One award is intended to cover all items, and bids must price every item to be responsive. Orders are placed as needed; other City departments require written Mass Transit authorization to use the contract. Applicable FTA requirements, including Buy America certifications when relevant, are identified.

### Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for tire rentals, primarily for the Mass Transit Department. The contract covers tire rental and service for specified tire sizes and includes estimated annual vehicle mileage and rates for contract years 1–3 and years 4–5. The City will order supplies or services from one successful bidder as needed, and one award will be made for all items; bids must cover all items to be responsive. Mass Transit personnel are authorized to place orders, while other City departments may use the contract only with Mass Transit’s written authorization.

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