Tires

This contract is for the provision of new tires for various vehicles, including passenger, light truck, police pursuit, medium duty truck, school bus, and fire apparatus. The contract was awarded to Donald B. Rice Tire Company, Inc. and has a term of one year, with the option to renew. The contract includes provisions for roadside service, wheel/rim reconditioning, and training for tire technicians. The contractor is required to provide a mounted wheel program for school bus steer tires and to coordinate with the county to establish two pick-up and delivery days. The contract also includes a price reasonableness determination, which was conducted by Charles J. Baker, Procurement Officer. • The contract includes a provision for the contractor to provide a drug-free workplace and to comply with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. • The contractor is required to maintain full and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under the contract, including accounting records, written policies and procedures, time records, telephone records, reproduction cost records, travel and living expense records, and any other supporting evidence necessary to substantiate charges related to the contract. • The contract includes a provision for the county to terminate the contract immediately and without penalty if the county is unable to renegotiate the compensation with the contractor to an amount that the county determines to be appropriate. • The contractor is required to provide certified tire service training for approximately 15-20 automotive technicians within 90 days after award of the contract, and annually thereafter.