I T E M S R E Q U I R E D / R E S P O N S E
SPECIFICATION for: ANNUAL TIRE RECAPPING CONTRACT

Project: WH

Specification Ed James, Automotive Engineer

prepared by: City of Seattle - Fleets & Facilities Department

Fleet Administration

618 Second Avenue, Alaska Bldg. - 12th Flr.

Seattle, Washington 98104-2214

Phone: (206) 684-0138

Fax: 206.684.0188 or 206.684.0656

E-mail:

I T E M S R E Q U I R E D

GENERAL

The City of Seattle will require approximately 1000 recapped truck tires annually. Sizes 8R19.5, 9R.22.5, 225-70R19.5, 255-70R22.5, 11 R22.5, 315-80R22.5. 14-16PR traction and highway tread comprise approximately 90% of the class 6-8 truck tires utilized. Evaluation for truck tires will be based on these sizes.

The successful bidder will be required to pick up and deliver tires at Solid Waste Utility, 8100 Second Ave South; and at the City of Seattle Tire Shop, 8th South and Charles Street. Contractor shall provide next day service for new orders. Delivery hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00PM weekdays.

If an order is not complete or if the delivery is late, a phone call to the Tire Shop Supervisor (206) 386-1162 explaining detail is required. Contractor to pick up carcasses when notified and return repaired or recapped units to point of pickup within 7 working days.

TRUCK TIRE INSPECTION

1. Describe equipment and process used to inspect tire carcass.
Michelin Retread Technology

2.  All carcasses accepted for retread shall be protected by warranty.

3.  State conditions of warranty.
100% of all workmanship & materials. If failure occurs due to workmanship & materials, Phelps Tire will replace cap and casing at 100% rate.

MATERIAL

1.  State retread material manufacturer and type.
Michelin Retread Technology

PROCESS

1. Describe curing process; state time, temperature, pressure, mold type and other pertinent details.

2. Contractor shall replace any brand numbers on a tire carcass if the original brand is destroyed or covered during repair process.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.  Vendor will remove all casings size 8R1 9.5 through 425-65R22.5 and write itemized work orders for all casings removed including recap-able, credit, and unusable tires.

2.  The vendor will dispose of all unusable casings at no charge to the City of Seattle.

3.  The vendor will only recap sizes requested by the tire shop.

4.  Credits for the cap-able casings shall show casing credit amounts. Vendor will reconcile all work orders monthly.

5.  This contract is expandable should the City find need for further sizes and services.

PRICES FOR:

1) Retread

Highway treads to be minimum, 11/32" XM/S4 deep x 7" wide.

a. Highway tread 8R19.5. $67.28

Highway treads to be minimum, 11/32" XM/S4 deep x 8" wide

b. Highway tread 9R22.5. $80.52

c. Highway tread 225-70R19.5. $78.44

d. Highway tread 255-70R22.5. $79.00

e. Highway tread, 11 R22.5. $92.32

Traction treads to be minimum, 26/32" XDY deep x 7" wide.

g. Traction tread, 8R19.5. $80.00

Traction treads to be minimum, 26/32" XDY deep x 8" wide

h. Traction tread, 9R22.5. $81.00

i. Traction tread, 225-70R19. $98.24

j. Traction tread, 255-70R22.5. $105.74

k. Traction tread, 11 R22.5. $127.41

l. Traction tread, 315-80R22.5. $147.25

Traction treads to be minimum, 21/32" XM/S4 deep x 7" wide.

m. Traction tread, 8R19.5. $75.89

Traction treads to be minimum, 21/32" XM/S4 deep x 8" wide

n. Traction tread, 9R22.5. $81.58

o. Traction tread, 225-70R19. $77.07

p. Traction tread, 255-70R22.5. $82.03

q. Traction tread, 11 R22.5. $100.80

r. Traction tread, 315-80R22.5. $105.99

2) Pickup Casings

Removal of casings that are recapable but not wanted by the City in the predominant following sizes.

Vendor will pick up @ no charge and credit at current fair market value.

a. 8R1 9.5.

b. 9R22.5

c. 225-70R19.5

d. 255-70R22.5

e. 11R.22.5

f. 315-80R22.5

g. 385-65R22.5

h. 425-65R22.5

Removal of casings that are not recappable in the following sizes:

Vendor will remove @ no charge and credit at current fair market value.

a. 8R1 9.5.

b. 9R22.5

c. 225-70R19.5

d. 255-70R22.5

e. 11R.22.5

f. 315-80R22.5

g. 385-65R22.5

h. 425-65R22.5

3) Repair

a. Holes repaired $13.95

b. Nails removed $13.95

c. Sections or spots CT22 $14.52
CT24 $15.57

CT26 $17.08

CT35 $19.65

CT40 $21.92

Please state credit amounts.

Supplier is required to provide label with number ID and numbered claim tag for each casing picked up for recap.

The City may elect to purchase retreaded tires manufactured with casings obtained from other sources. Such retreaded tires purchased shall be made with casings comparable in quality to those provided by the City, in terms of brand, material, wear and mileage. Attach a list and pricing schedule for size and type of retreaded tires available.

Order desk telephone number (206)622-8977

Hours of operation

7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Weekdays

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Saturdays

On Call. - Sundays/Holidays

Turnaround time, from notification until return of retreaded tire:

Minimum order for pick-up:

Emergency contact person:

Name: Chuck Gorecki

Phone: (206)622-8977

Discount:

Monthly: % 0

Quantity: % 0

WARRANTY

1. Inspection of bidder's facility may be required.

2. A performance demonstration may be required.

3. Warranty service work must be performed by seller and seller must accept responsibility for transportation.

4.  State warranty for carcass, cap and mileage.

Warranty is same, workmanship & materials, if a tire fails due to workmanship & materials, Phelps Tire will replace cap & casing free of charge at a 100% adjustment.

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