INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASING NEW TIRES
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this notice is to give instructions to Agencies on how they should purchase tires. There are
three (3) tire manufacturers available for Agencies to purchase from; they are Firestone/Bridgestone,
Michelin and Goodyear. Posted to Vendor Net are the manufacturers approved dealer names and locations
that will honor the State contract pricing.
Agencies must take the following steps to ensure they are getting the lowest cost for the tire that is required
for their vehicle.
First: Determine the specific type and size tire that is required for your vehicle. Compare pricing from all
three tire manufacturers listed on Vendor Net, your decision to go with a certain tire manufacturer should
be based on the lowest cost listed.
Second: Look on the approved list of dealers for your specific tire and choose the dealer that is closest in
proximity to you.
Third: Take your vehicle in for service. It is the responsibility of the Agency to issue a PO to the
manufacturer; the manufacturer will then reimburse the dealer.
UNAVAILABILITY: If the tire you require is not available you may with written documentation move on
to the next lowest manufacturer.
INEFFICIENCY: If the lowest price tire is at a dealer who is inaccessible to the State Agency, the Agency
may buy from the next dealer on the list. Inaccessibility is based on staff time and travel costs to reach the
dealer, which offset the low bid savings, making the procurement more costly than buying from a more
accessible dealer. It is up to the Agency to determine the best need and value for your location. The
Agency must decide and document when it is in its best interest to go with a dealer that is not the apparent
low bid.
EMERGENCIES: In an emergency, Agencies may purchase tires as required to keep their vehicles
operating.
FORMAT: Price lists have been provided by each individual manufacturer listed on the contract. Price
lists and authorized dealers of those tires have been posted to Vendor Net.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:
For administration of this contract contact:
Steven Slawny
State Bureau of Procurement
P.O. Box 7867
Madison, WI 53707-7846
Telephone: (608) 266-8024
MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING:
All manufacturers have agreed to sell to Wisconsin municipalities at the State's prices, terms and conditions.
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PURCHASE ORDERS & INVOICING:
All agencies/universities will place blanket purchase orders with tire manufacturers with whom they will do business
based on the awarded tires. Tires and service will be invoiced from the manufacturer and remitted to the
manufacturer. Orders for tires will be made out to the manufacturer c/o the dealer from whom the tire will be
received.
TERMS:
All tires and tire service will be invoiced from the manufacturer. Individual invoices may be sent randomly or with
a monthly statement. However, the State agencies will only pay from the statement on a monthly basis within 30
days of the statement date. The statement date may be chosen by the manufacturer. The statement will include all
service invoices for the related tire purchases and will include invoices for other tire service performed such as
balancing, valve replacement, flat repair, etc.
NEW TIRE VENDORS
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC
F.E.I.N.:
34-0220440
Terms:
Net 30 days from monthly statement date
F.O.B.:
Destination
Purchase Order:
A blanket purchase order is to be placed with manufacturer to cover all
of an agency/university purchase of tires and service.
Invoicing:
Invoicing will be from the Bridgestone/Firestone Inc
Remittance:
Made to "Remit to Address" indicated on the statement within 30 days
of monthly statement date.
Delivery:
As required
Contact:
Linda Alberstadt, Government Sales Director
Bridgestone Firestone North America, Inc.
535 Marriott Drive
Nashville, TN 37214-0990
1-800-543-7522 Ext 3186 615-937-3186
Fax 615-937-3106
GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
F.E.I.N.:
34-0253240
Terms:
Net 30 days from monthly statement date
F.O.B.:
Destination
Purchase Order:
A blanket purchase order is to be placed with manufacturer to cover all
of an agency/university purchase of tires and service.
Invoicing:
Invoicing will be made from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,
P.O. Box 1318, Akron, Ohio. 44309-1318; 216-796-6319
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Remittance:
Made to "Remit to Address" indicated on the Akron billed statement
within 30 days of monthly statement date.
Delivery:
10-30 days, after receipt of order.
Contact:
DM (Debbie) Frear (Contract Manager- Government Sales &
Marketing)
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
1144 E Market St D/709
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(330)796-4603
FAX (330) 796-3404
debbie_frear@goodyear.com
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC
F.E.I.N.:
11-1724631
Terms:
Net 30 days from monthly statement date
F.O.B.:
Destination
Purchase Order:
A blanket purchase order is to be placed with manufacturer to cover all
of an agency/university purchase of tires and service.
Invoicing:
Invoicing will be from Michelin North America Inc, P.O. Box 19001,
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
Remittance:
Made to "Remit to Address" indicated on the statement within 30 days
of monthly statement date.
Delivery:
14-30 days after inquiry
Contact:
Kaye Pittman (Government Contracts)
Michelin North America Inc.
One Parkway South
PO Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
(800)442-1682 ext 86030
(864) 458-6030
FAX (864) 458-5119
Kaye.pittman@us.michelin.com
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