Purchase & Delivery of Michelin brand tires as specified or CBJ approved equal

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of Michelin brand tires, specifically the 14.00R24 Michelin X Snoplus Loader Tires, or CBJ approved equal. The contract was awarded to Shaub Ellison dba Les Schwab Tires, with a total bid of $23,358.30. The tires are needed for the CBJ Streets Division, and the delivery date is a factor in the award. The contract includes technical specifications for the tires, and the vendor must demonstrate that their product meets or exceeds these specifications. Key aspects of the contract include: • The purchase and delivery of six Michelin brand tires, or CBJ approved equal • The tires must meet specific technical specifications, including overall diameter, section width, loaded radius, and rolling circumference • The vendor must demonstrate that their product meets or exceeds these specifications • The delivery date is a factor in the award, and the vendor must be able to deliver the tires before or by October 1, 2022 • The contract includes a provision for the vendor to request reimbursement for fuel surcharges incurred during delivery