Purchase & Delivery of Cooper & Michelin Tires or Approved Equals for CBJ, Public Works, Department, Fleet Division

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) issued a request for quote (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of Cooper and Michelin tires, or approved equivalents, for the Public Works Department's Fleet Division. The RFQ specified the requirements for the tires, including size, load range, and tread depth. The contract was cancelled due to the apparent low bidder proposing equivalents that did not meet specifications, and the next lowest quote exceeding the allowable budget. The CBJ plans to use tires from existing inventory and/or purchase tires on an as-needed basis within the procurement code to maintain operations until market conditions improve. • The RFQ was issued on September 9, 2021, and the bid submission deadline was September 16, 2021. • The contract was cancelled on September 21, 2021. • The CBJ reserves the right to determine whether a proposed equivalent product meets specifications. • The bidder must provide justification for any proposed equivalent product. • The contract includes requirements for shipping, packaging, and damage claims. • The CBJ expects any tires supplied to have the maximum standard warranty offered by the manufacturer. • The contract includes requirements for acceptance and returns, with the City reserving the right to determine suitability of items offered.