Tire Lease

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive tire‑lease program for its bus fleet, including all leased tires, routine maintenance, retreading, disposal, and related services. The contract will be a fixed‑price, per‑tire‑mile arrangement with a fixed monthly service fee, covering the initial one‑year term and up to four optional one‑year extensions. Vendors must demonstrate prior experience with transit‑agency tire leases, supply quality tires suitable for high‑mileage bus service, and provide detailed service plans, quality‑assurance procedures, and references. Proposals are due electronically by 12:00 pm on November 4, 2026, following an optional pre‑proposal briefing on October 14, 2026. Evaluation will be based on cost (40 %), proposal quality (20 %), tire quality/fuel economy (10 %), qualifications (10 %), service process (10 %), and references (10 %). • Scope: lease of all bus tires, mileage‑based billing, fixed service fee, retread and disposal. • Period of performance: 1 year with four optional 1‑year extensions. • Mandatory compliance with RTD’s procurement policies, background checks, and open‑records requirements. • Required submission format: electronic via OpenGov portal; no hard‑copy submissions accepted. • Evaluation criteria weighted heavily toward cost and overall service plan.