Description
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services (DGS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure a statewide supply of tires for automobiles, trucks, off‑the‑road (OTR) equipment, and farm machinery. The contract will be an Established Price Contract with escalation, covering a one‑year period (03/01/2027 – 02/28/2028). Bids are to be submitted electronically via the Commonwealth’s SRM system, with a start date of 11/02/26 and a due date of 12/03/26 (1:00 PM). No pre‑bid conference is scheduled; questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing officer. The solicitation includes numerous mandatory certifications (COSTARS participation, lobbying, worker protection, etc.) and requires the contractor to pay an administrative fee if they wish to sell to COSTARS members.
• Scope: Supply of automotive, truck, OTR, and farm tires to state agencies and COSTARS members.
• Contract type: Established price with escalation; potential for renewals/ extensions.
• Delivery: Statewide, via electronic purchase orders.
• Mandatory certifications: COSTARS election, lobbying, Iran‑free procurement, etc.
• Submission: Electronic bid through SRM; required cost submittal spreadsheet.
• Timeline: Bid opening 12/03/26 at 1:01 PM; contract period 12 months starting 03/01/27.