Title
Vehicle Tires, Tire Repair and Maintenance Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Parrish Tire Company for the purchase of Vehicle Tires and Tire Repair and Maintenance Services for an initial term of five years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year renewal terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Marcy Mars, General Services
Explanation
§ There are over 6,500 city-owned vehicles in operation across all departments including, but not limited to, heavy-duty refuse and recycle trucks, street sweepers, construction equipment, light-duty trucks, trailers, cars, and SUVs.
§ Tires and tire maintenance are key to ensure safety as well as performance and economic efficiencies.
§ This contract includes new tire purchase, tire retreading, tire inspection, tire replacement, tire repair, and road call services.
§ On January 18, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Parrish Tire Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,165,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (b) - there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various departments’ operating budgets