REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRAIN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: DUANE MYERS, Fleet Manager
Fleet Management, General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract for retreading of commercial truck tires to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Fresno, California, for two years with three one-year options, in the annual amount of $335,099.19, 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 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Fresno, California, for two years with three one-year options, in the annual amount of $335,099.19, plus annual CPI adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division maintains the City of Fresno municipal fleet of 2,400 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, 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 $185 to $240 each. Whereas new tires range in cost from $600 to $700 each.
BACKGROUND
The Fleet Management Division is responsible for purchasing and maintaining tires for the City's fleet of vehicles. A combination of new and retread commercial tires are utilized for maintenance and repair.
Retread commercial truck tires are used tires (i.e., casings) which receive a new tread. The casings are first inspected to ensure they are in suitable condition, then worn tread is buffed away. A new tread is bonded to the casing in a manner similar to ho...
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