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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Two-Year Agreement with Bridgestone for the Lease of Transit Bus Tires in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $290,161.08 ($105,513.12 Base Proposal Plus $158,269.68 for Three Optional Years and $26,378.28 in Contingency Authority).
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Meeting Date: July 10, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Allison Cohen/Transportation
Phone Number: 310-253-6543
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/06/2023)
Department Approval: Diana Chang, Chief Transportation Officer (06/28/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a two-year agreement with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation, LLC for the lease of transit bus tires in an amount not-to-exceed $290,161.08 ($105,513.12 base proposal plus $158,269.68 for three optional years and $26,378.28 in contingency authority).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of Culver City's transit bus fleet consists of 54 buses, all of which have six tires each. These tires are highly specialized for use on heavy duty buses in urban environments and require proper maintenance and service on a regular basis. It has been a long-standing practice for the City of Culver City to contract bus tire leasing.
Based on mileage rates and tire costs, it continues to be more cost effective and efficient for the City to lease transit bus tires rather than purchase them. Moreover, a lease agreement greatly reduces the risk of potential tire disposal-related fines and product liability issues. Contracting bus tire leasing is a standard practice in the transit industry. The City's existing tire lease contract with Michelin North America, Inc. is set to expire on July 31, 2023.
On April 18, 2023, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP #2338)...
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