REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2020
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
DUANE MYERS, Fleet Manager
Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division
SUBJECT
Title
Award a requirements contract for retreading of commercial truck tires to Delray Tire and Retreading of Fresno, California, in the amount of $243,915.53 (Bid File 9532)
Body
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, in the amount of $243,915.53.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division maintains the City of Fresno municipal fleet of 2,100 vehicles and equipment. This contract will supply retreaded commercial truck tires as needed for the next two years. Retreading commercial truck tires are used tires, 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.
BACKGROUND
The Municipal Fleet Division is responsible for purchasing and maintaining tires for the City's fleet of vehicles. Retreading commercial truck tires are used tires (i.e., casings), which receive a new tread; however, casings are first inspected to ensure they are in suitable condition. The worn tread is buffed away, and a new tread is bonded to the casing in a manner similar to how a new tire is made. Tire retreading practices have improved to the point where retread tires perform similar to new tires. The proven safety and reliability of retreads, along with their favorable economics compared to new tires, is spurring continued retreading growth. Moreover, Federal Executive Order 13149 mandates the use of retreads on government vehicles whenever possible.
Last year the Municipal Fleet Division purchased over 1,000 retread tires, ranging from $175 to ...
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