Council Meeting:    July 9, 1996   Santa Monica, CA

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award Bid to Provide Tire/Tube Repair
          and Recapping Services, Bid #2573

Introduction
This report concerns an award of bid to provide tire/tube repair
and recapping services for the Fleet Management Division,
Environmental and Public Works Management Department, at
specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax.

Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published June 4,
5, 1996) to provide tire/tube repair and recapping services in
accordance with City specifications, bids were received and
publicly opened and read on June 19, 1996.  Proposal forms were
mailed to five vendors and notices were advertised in accordance
with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions.  Two proposals
were received as follows: 

Percentage Discount off Manufacturer's Price List for Various
Types of Recapped 
Vendor                   Tires/Tubes:                   
Frank Fargo Tire and Rubber Co.                  -   64.5%
Parkhouse Tire, Inc.    -                            60.0%

This bid covers the repair and replacement by tire recapping of
various types of tires and tubes on City vehicles.  Tire
recapping is the replacement of worn-out tire rubber with new
rubber.  Recapped tires are half the price of new tires.

Staff has evaluated the low bid and finds that it meets City
specifications. 
 
Budget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1995-96 appropriation authority for this purchase is
in the Fleet Management Division, Environmental and Public Works
Management Department, account number 01-500-461-00000-2293-00000.  The estimated annual expenditure is $50,000.00.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2573 be made to Frank
Fargo Tire and Rubber Company at specified unit prices, plus
applicable tax, as the best bidder.