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Commission committee backs parts and tire contracts to support county fleet
Summary
Shelby County's public‑works committee recommended awards for FY2026 parts and tire supplies (combined not to exceed $525,000) to multiple local vendors to keep county and sheriff vehicles operational.
The public‑works committee voted to recommend awards for automotive parts and tire services to multiple vendors, with combined FY2026 limits of roughly $300,000 for parts and $225,000 for tires and service. County Engineer Darren Sanders said the county budgets about $300,000/year for replacement parts and markets a parts list to bidders so local outlets can provide parts in about one to two hours.
On tires, Sanders said Fleet budgets about $75,000 and the sheriff's office about $150,000; three vendors provided partial awards and local retail presence was a selection factor. Both items will go to the full commission with favorable recommendations after the committee’s unanimous votes.
Why it matters: timely access to parts and tires affects vehicle downtime for public‑safety and service fleets; awarding to local outlets improves logistics and response times.
