Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Awarding a Contract to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, of Akron, Ohio for the Purchase and Delivery of Tires
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2A: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the City)
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Procurement Services
CONTACT: Ryan Gillingham, Director of Public Works
Paul Sparkman, Interim Fleet Manager
Israel Blanco, Fleet Operations Analyst
Flora Ray, Buyer II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes award of a fixed price contract with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, of Akron, Ohio for the Purchase and Delivery of Tires.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The purpose of this contract is to provide the Fleet Department with the ability to obtain tires under a fixed price contract on an as needed basis.
* The City issued Invitation to Bid 23-14FP, Purchase and Delivery of Tires on January 29, 2023.
o Advertised in McKinney Courier Gazette
o Posted on McKinney TV
o Thirty (30) matching eBid supplier notifications which included three (3) Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) suppliers
* In response to all notices published, three (3) bids were received on February 16, 2023, from the following suppliers:
o Southern Tire Mart, LLC
o The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
o Thomason Tire, Inc.
* An evaluation team comprised of City staff, reviewed and ranked the bids based on the following criteria:
o 40 Points - Purchase Price
o 40 Points - Bidder's Ability to Meet the City's Needs
o 20 Points - Reputation of the Bidder and of the Bidder's Goods or Services Verified through Reference Checks
* The evaluation team recommends The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as the best value for the City.
* Contract shall commence on date of award and continue for a two (2) year period.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* Funding for these services is budgete...
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