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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - TiresMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2022 SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR VEHICLE TIRES, ACCESSORIES AND RELATED SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for vehicle tires, accessories and related services from Blagg Tire & Auto Service for the Public Works Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fleet Services) for an annual estimated amount of $125,000. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for vehicle tires, accessories and related services. Public Works Fleet Department monitors, inspects, and maintains serviceable tires on all City vehicles and equipment as required, meeting the Texas Department of Public Safety State Inspections requirements. Blagg Tire provides tires for city fleet inventory and 24/7 tire service for off -site emergency repairs. This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal agreements with Omnia Partners Public Sector, Region VIII Education Service Center in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The contract is for an initial two-year period with one optional, five-year renewal. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Blagg Tire & Auto Service. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval. PH/LW