Description
The State of South Carolina is establishing a Statewide Term Contract (STC) for the purchase of new and retread tires, along with associated mounting, balancing, rotating, and valve‑stem services, to be used by any state agency or optional local public procurement unit. Vendors will compete by offering the greatest percentage discount off manufacturers’ government price lists, subject to minimum discount thresholds for each tire category. The contract will be awarded to the vendor (or vendors) providing the highest overall discounts and must remain open for at least 30 calendar days after offer opening. An approved network of franchised dealers/resellers across the state must be submitted, and each dealer must sign a verification form within ten days of an Intent to Award. The contract term is one year with up to four one‑year extensions, potentially lasting up to five years total. An administrative‑fee of 1.25 % of sales is payable to the State.
• Minimum discount requirements: 30 % for most passenger, light‑truck, and medium‑truck tires; 20 % for off‑road and farm/specialty tires; 30 % for recapped/retread tires.
• Vendors must be registered South Carolina vendors, provide insurance summaries, and certify no debarment.
• Services such as mounting, balancing, rotating, and valve‑stem installation are priced per unit and may be offered by the vendor’s service department.
• All offers are submitted electronically; a pre‑bid conference is held on 12/29/2025 (optional).