REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: DUANE MYERS, Fleet Manager
General Services Department, Fleet Management Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the award of a Requirements Contract for retreading of commercial truck tires to Delray Tire and Retreading of Fresno, California for two years with three one-year optional extensions in the amount of $381,551.00, plus annual CPI adjustments. (Bid File 9659)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a Requirements Contract for retreading of commercial truck tires to Delray Tire and Retreading of Fresno, California for two years with three one-year optional extensions in the amount of $381,551.00, plus annual CPI adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 9, 2023, Council awarded a Requirements Contract to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for the retreading of commercial truck tires. However, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company would not agree to various requirements of the contract (i.e., insurance requirements), has declined the award, and has withdrawn their bid. Therefore, the General Services Department is seeking Council approval of the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder to fulfill these requirements.
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division, maintains the City of Fresno municipal fleet of approximately 2,500 vehicles and equipment. This contract will supply retreaded commercial truck tires as needed for the next two years with the possibility for three one-year extensions. Retreading commercial truck tires are used tires for medium and heavy-duty vehicles which receive a new tread. The worn tread is buffed away, and a new tread is bonded to the casing similar to how a new tire is manufactured. Retread tires are the preferred method to replacing worn tires as they are safe, reliable, and cost less than new tires. Last year, the Fleet Management Division purchased over 1,000 retread tires, ranging from $18...
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