The City of Mesa awarded a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Border Tire for comprehensive tire maintenance and repair services covering the municipality’s vehicle fleet, with a focus on the solid‑waste fleet. The contractor must staff certified tire technicians, provide service trucks, and meet strict response‑time and performance standards, including 24/7 emergency road‑call service with a one‑hour maximum response. The agreement includes optional two‑year renewal and month‑to‑month extensions, and the annual contract value is $980,000.
• Scope: inspection, pressure monitoring, tread checks, rotation, patching, replacement, and emergency road‑call services for all City‑owned wheeled equipment.
• Requirements: Minimum five TIA‑300 certified technicians, three fully‑equipped service trucks, OSHA‑compliant safety practices, daily reporting, and insurance coverage (≥ $3 M CGL, $1 M auto).
• Financials: Firm‑fixed‑price, $980,000 per year (≈ $2.94 M total for three years), with CPI‑based price adjustment possible up to 12 % prior to contract expiration.