To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aaron J. McAlister, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: East Bay Tire Company - Service Contract Amendment
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing Board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Fire Chief, an amendment to contract number 50346-00 with East Bay Tire Company, to include the purchase of tires to the existing services, effective December 1, 2025, with no change to the contract payment limit or term ending December 31, 2029
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this request. The original contract amount of $750,000 is unchanged and budgeted 100% by the CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) is requesting approval of an amendment to its existing contract with East Bay Tire Company, effective December 1, 2025, to ensure payment of previously rejected invoices and to formally incorporate tire purchases into the agreement.
CCCFPD prioritizes regular maintenance of its emergency response vehicles, with tire maintenance being a critical safety component. East Bay Tire Company currently provides mobile roadside tire services, including repair, replacement, and installation, for the District’s fleet.
East Bay Tire Company has established its ability to serve the Fire District by providing timely on-site support during incident responses, including after hours, weekends, and holidays. This collaboration is essential to maintaining operational readiness and ensuring the safety of personnel and the communities served.
The District currently maintains a blanket purchase order with East Bay Tire as its sole tire provider. This amendment would expand the existing service contract to include all tire-related purchases, repairs, and emergency and routine services across the District’s fleet, including passenger SUVs, light- and heavy-duty fire apparatus, and off-road vehicles. Services include, but are not limited to:
• Tire purchases
• Wheel alignments
• Tire mounting and balancing
• Field repairs of heavy equipment
• Replacement of tires and wheels on off-road equipment and heavy-duty trucks
The District requests Board approval to amend the service contract with East Bay Tire Company to formally include tire purchases. The existing contract limit of $750,000 and the four-year term, with options for two additional one-year extensions, will remain unchanged.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the Fire District will face delays in tire maintenance and emergency services, potentially compromising operational readiness and the safety of personnel and the communities served.