MCS-ITB-2026-02 Bus Tires and Services

Murfreesboro City Schools is soliciting bids for a comprehensive fleet tire and service contract under solicitation MCS-ITB-2026-02, targeting qualified vendors to supply heavy-duty school bus tires and associated services including mounting, balancing, wheel alignments, tire repairs, roadside assistance, and preventive maintenance. The contract requires all work to be performed using new, unused tires manufactured within 12 months of delivery, meeting DOT standards and specific load and speed ratings up to 40,000 lbs and 75 mph. Vendors must provide computerized wheel alignment reports with before-and-after measurements, emergency roadside service within three hours of request, and routine services completed within 48 hours or tire replacements within 72 hours. Scrap tire disposal must comply with EPA regulations, and all repairs must follow RMA guidelines, prohibiting plug-only fixes. The successful bidder must have at least three years of experience servicing heavy-duty fleets, employ ASE-certified technicians, maintain adequate insurance naming MCS as additional insured, and provide three professional references. All pricing must be firm and fixed for the initial one-year term, with no hidden fees, surcharges, or administrative costs allowed unless pre-approved in writing. The contract, which begins June 10, 2026, may be renewed up to four additional one-year terms by mutual agreement. Bidders must submit a complete electronic proposal through the OpenGov Procurement Portal by May 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Central Time, including a signed bid form, non-collusion certification, ADA compliance statement, debarment suspension certification, Iran Divestment Act affirmation, and Non-Boycott of Israel certification, the latter being mandatory if the bidder employs 10 or more employees or the contract exceeds $250,000. Submission requirements exclude UEI or CAGE codes, and no formal FAR clauses apply; instead, the contract relies on locally developed provisions covering contract modification, termination, indemnification, severability, governing laws, and employment practices. Payment is issued within 30 days of receiving a properly itemized invoice, and no electronic invoicing system is mandated. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated on compliance, past performance, pricing reasonableness, and ability to meet all service standards, with no formal weighting or scoring system provided. All services may be rendered at vendor facilities, MCS locations, or via mobile units across Rutherford