SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY24-099 for the purchase of truck tires with the following vendors:
1. Section I - Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $700,000.00 and
$700,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
2. Section I - A6 Scientific Corp, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 and
$150,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
3. Section II - Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $250,000.00 and
$250,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
4. Section II - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in an amount up to $125,000.00 and
$125,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term
All tires will be purchased on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proposing a price increase due to an increase of 2.3% to the base price with tires discounted at same price. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year period, upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approved a one-year contract on 9/16/24.
Approved a one-year contract on 8/18/25.
BACKGROUND
This contract establishes pricing for the purchase of truck tires for the city's trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proposing a price increase due to an increase of 2.6% to the base price with tires discounted at same price. This is the second of three one-year extension periods. This contract shall be the responsibility of and administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo Fleet Department.
A complete bid tabulation is attached.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that these contracts be renewed.
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