This is an invitation to bid for a comprehensive tire procurement and service contract for the Kenton County Board of Education's transportation fleet. The contract will cover mounted tire program services, including pickup, delivery, mounting, dismounting, and repairs. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for various service categories. The board operates 119 school buses and 38 van/trucks. Bids must be received by May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. All bids will be opened on the same date and time. The contract award is scheduled for the board meeting on June 1, 2026. The contract period will be from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Vendors must comply with Kentucky minimum specifications for school buses and Fmvss standards. Samples may be required. Payment terms are net **** days. Penalties for default include the board procuring services from other sources and deducting excess costs from unpaid balances. Protests regarding the solicitation must be filed prior to opening, and protests regarding an award must be filed within 14 days after the award.
The bid closing date is May 5, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST. Deliveries of items and/or services shall be made within 2 days of receiving a purchase order.
The bid notice states that payment terms are net **** days. Payments are made the day following the regularly held monthly board meeting.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall make available and honor all manufacturers warranties, standard and extended.
The method of award is the lowest overall evaluated bid.
The board reserves the right to determine the ability of any bidder to perform the work and any bidder shall, upon request, furnish such information as may be necessary to determine such ability, including a performance bond, if requested. Additionally, all awarded bidders must submit a completed IRS W9 form within ten business days of bid award notification. Contractors must also provide a certificate of insurance meeting specified minimum standards.
In case of default by the contractor, the board may procure the articles and services from other sources and may deduct the amount of excess cost so paid from any unpaid balance due to the vendor.
Samples may be required to assist in making decisions for awarding of contracts. The samples must be furnished by the time and date specified for the bid opening. Failure to furnish samples may disqualify the bid.
A protest or notice of other controversy regarding the solicitation must be filed prior to opening. A protest or notice of other controversy regarding an award must be filed promptly within fourteen 14 days after the award.
