REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: SHARLEE FLORES, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Award a three-year contract, with options for two one-year extensions to Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin), for radial tire leasing services for the FAX bus fleet, in the amount not to exceed $1,646,640.34 for the initial three-year base term or not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for all five years, if options for two one-year extensions are exercised. Service and product costs for the option years have factored in adjustments in accordance with the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI). (Bid File 12502217)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend Council award a three-year contract, with options for two one-year extensions to Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin), for radial tire leasing services for the FAX bus fleet, in the amount not to exceed $1,646,640.34 for the initial three-year base term or not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for all five years, if options for two one-year extensions are exercised. Service and product costs for the option years have factored in adjustments in accordance with the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To support fleet operations and provide safe, reliable service to passengers, the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) sought to establish a service contract with a tire supplier to lease and maintain transit radial tires for our fixed-route bus fleet.
A request for proposals (RFP) was issued May 19, 2025, via Bid File Number 12502217, which resulted in two proposal submissions. The Selection Committee evaluated the proposals based on past performance and experience, price, technical approach and reporting, and knowledge and approach of required regulations. After careful examination, the Selection Committee recommended Michelin for award.
BACKGROUND
FAX operates a fixed-route bus fleet of 138 heavy-d...
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