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Board awards tire contract to Best-One Tire for bus and vehicle tires
Summary
Washington County schools awarded the districtwide tire contract to Best-One Tire under state contract pricing; the board approved the purchase order and bid tabulation during the meeting.
The Washington County Board of Education approved awarding the district tire contract to Best-One Tire, selecting the vendor based on price schedules and the vendor’s availability under state contract for nonstandard tire sizes.
The administration said the tabulation included two bid types: standard vehicle/van tires and bus tires. For nonstandard sizes not listed in the primary bid, the recommendation is to use the state contract pricing. Staff described the tire buyback practice used in past years: returned tires are resold and the buyback price fluctuates with market conditions (historically about $50–$75 per tire).
Why it matters: The award covers tires for school buses, vans, service vehicles and athletic/concession trailers; consistent pricing and a state contract fallback are intended to streamline maintenance purchasing and control costs.
Details: The board discussed mileage and replacement intervals for bus tires; staff said longest-range buses log roughly 10,000 miles per year and bus tires are replaced on mileage or condition, not an annual schedule. The procurement covers low-volume needs (golf carts, small equipment) as well as larger vehicle tires. The board approved the recommendation to award to Best-One Tire and to continue using state contract pricing for other sizes.
Next steps: Staff will complete purchase orders and proceed under the awarded contract. The administration will continue to monitor buyback values and tire inventories.
