25-1303 Michelin Proposal — Fresno City Council, October 16, 2025

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CHECK LIST
Proposers are requested to submit this Checklist and the following information, providing the content in the sequence shown below. If the documentation provided is incomplete, the Proposer may be ineligible for award of a Contract.

REQUIRED
[X] 1. COVER LE TTER
[X] 2. BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION, page 13
[X] 3. COST PRO POSAL, Attachment 1 (Excel spreadsheet) [X] 4. PROPOSER QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE, page 15
[X] 5. REFERENC ES, page 18
[X] 6. ACCEPTAN CE OF INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE, page 19 [X] 7. DBE LIST ING OF SUBCONTRACTORS, page 20
[X] 8. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION, page 22
[X] 9. NONLOBBY ING CERTIFICATION, page 23
[X] 10. TAX LIAB ILITY CERTIFICATION, page 24
[X] 11. BUY AMER ICA CERTIFICATION, page 25
[X] 12. DISCLOSU RE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST, page 26
[X] 13. SIGNATUR E PAGE, page 27
[_] 14. SAMPLE C ERTIFICATION, page 29
[X] 15. SAMPLE S ERVICE CONTRACT, page 30
[_] 16. PRE-PROP OSAL CONFERENCE (See pg. 4 for details) [X] 17. DRUG & A LCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM
A copy of your agency’s Drug and Alcohol program (see page 79) [X] 18. A
DDENDA - Signature page of all Addenda issued
[X] 19. OTHER RE QUIRED DOCUMENTS:
a.) Any applicable manufacturer’s Published Price List or website b.) Th
e manufacturer’s descriptive literature and specifications or website c.) The manufacturer’s standard warranty
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC
Michelin Fleet Solutions, Tire Leasing (“MFS”)
One Parkway South
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001
Phone: 1-864-458-5000

June 17
th , 2025

City of Fresno
Attn: Tamra Torrence
2223 "G" Street
Fresno, CA, 93706

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal No. B12502217

Thank you for including Michelin North America, Inc . in your RFP for Tires and Tire Services. We are pleased to have the opportunity to submit a proposa l for this contract. This proposal has been divided into sections as per instructed in the RFP documents.

Michelin Fleet Solutions has read the invitation in its entirety and is able to execute all aspects of the Scope of Work, including insurance requirements.

Michelin remains available throughout the evaluatio n process to answer any further questions and provide any additional information that Fresno Area Express may require. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the contact information below. Thank you in a dvance for your consideration of this proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Ana M Garcia Salcedo
Key Account Manager, Michelin Fleet Solutions, Michelin North America Phone: 1-864-546-8793 Fax: 1-866-866-7964
[email protected]

Michelin NA, Inc. CC: Nikki Nordhus – Director, Mic helin Fleet Solutions Dan O’Brien – Contract Manager, Connected Solutions, CXS Eric Blakeney – Ops Support Business Manager, Conne cted Solutions, CXS

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REQUIRED
[X] 1. COVER L ETTER
[X] 2. BUSINES S LICENSE INFORMATION, page 13
[X] 3. COST PR OPOSAL, Attachment 1 (Excel spreadsheet) [X] 4. PROPOSE R QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE, page 15
[X] 5. REFEREN CES, page 18
[X] 6. ACCEPTA NCE OF INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE, page 19 [X] 7. DBE LIS TING OF SUBCONTRACTORS, page 20
[X] 8. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION, page 22
[X] 9. NONLOBB YING CERTIFICATION, page 23
[X] 10. TAX LIA BILITY CERTIFICATION, page 24
[X] 11. BUY AME RICA CERTIFICATION, page 25
[X] 12. DISCLOS URE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST, page 26
[X] 13. SIGNATU RE PAGE, page 27
[_] 14. SAMPLE CERTIFICATION, page 29
[X] 15. SAMPLE SERVICE CONTRACT, page 30
[_] 16. PRE-PRO POSAL CONFERENCE (See pg. 4 for details) [X] 17. DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM
A copy of your agency’s Drug and Alcohol program (see page 79) [X] 18.

ADDENDA - Signature page of all Addenda issued
[X] 19. OTHER R EQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
a.) Any applicable manufacturer’s Published Price List or website b.) T
he manufacturer’s descriptive literature and specifications or website c.) The manufacturer’s standard warranty
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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BU

SINESS LOCATION AND LICENSE

BUSINESS LOCATION
The undersigned Proposer does not maintain a place of business in the City of Fr
esno.

The undersigned Proposer maintains a place of business in the City of Fresno a
t: , Fresno, CA

BUSINESS LICENSE
The undersigned Proposer has a current City of Fresno Business License and the nu
mber is .

If the successful Proposer does not have a City of Fresno Business License, he/she shall obtain such a license prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the Work and maintain in effect throughout the term of this Contract.

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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COST PROPOSAL
Having carefully examined the Request for Proposals, attachments and related documents, the undersigned proposes and agrees to provide to the Cit y of Fresno, in accordance with the Specifications annexed hereto and made a part thereof, the services contained in the Cost Proposal Excel Worksheet (Attachment 1 ) at the provided costs.

The amounts shall include any and all applicable taxes.

The quantities listed on the proposal page(s) are annual estimates. The actual requirements of the City may be more or less than the quantities specified and may vary from year to year. The City will report and pay for all vehicle tire miles actually operated during the term of the Contract.

The City will pay for loss and abuse of tires as stipulat ed per page 69, Section 10, Abuse of Tires.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Attachment 1 Revised 6-12-25
Item Tire Rate Per Mile Annual Cost
1 $0.00830 $67,454.10
2 $0.00960 $248,803.20
$26,407.48
Item Fixed Price Per Month Annual Cost
3 $17,000.00 $204,000.00
$546,664.78
Item Tire Rate Per Mile Annual Cost
1 $0.008549 $67,956.00
2 $0.009888 $263,070.24
$27,640.69
Item Fixed Price Per Month Annual Cost
3 $17,510.00 $210,120.00
$568,786.93
Item Tire Rate Per Mile Annual Cost
1 $0.008805 $73,728.20
2 $0.010185 $271,929.89
$28,862.45
Item Fixed Price Per Month Annual Cost
3 $18,040.00 $216,480.00
$591,000.54
Item Radial Tires Total Cost
1 305-70R-22.5 $209,138.30
2 315-80R-22.5 $783,803.33
$82,910.63
3 Services/labor $630,600.00
$1,706,452.26
305-70R-22.5 8,373,000
315-80R-22.5 26,605,000
Description Time Frame
Services/labor
Sales tax (currently at 8.35%)
Radial Tire Lease Estimated Tire Miles
305-70R-22.5 8,127,000
315-80R-22.5 25,917,000
Year Two Total:

C. Year Three
Radial Tire Lease Estimated Tire Miles
Radial Tire Lease Estimated Tire Miles
7,949,000
Description Time Frame
Services/labor 12 Months
Year One Total:

Services Charges for Tables A - C
Total Amount of Cost Proposal:

Proposer's Name: MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
12 Months
315-80R-22.5 26,700,000
Description Time Frame
COST PROPOSAL FOR RFP NO. 12502217
The Contract shall be in effect for three (3) years with two (2) one-year optional extensions from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

The Contract may be extended in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Special Conditions of these Specifications.

Having carefully examined the Request for Proposals (RFP), attachments, and related documents, the undersigned proposes and agrees to provide to the City of Fresno, in accordance with the Specifications annexed hereto and made a part thereof, the following items and services delivered F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid & Allowed, to the jobsite(s) as specified in the Special Conditions of the RFP specifications, at the following rates:

A. Year One
B. Year Two
Sales tax (currently at 8.35%)
305-70R-22.5
Sales tax (currently at 8.35%)
Services/labor 12 Months
Year Three Total:

The above amount includes all applicable taxes.

Sales tax (currently at 8.35%)
The City will pay for only those items which it actually delivered or received during the term of the Contract.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

TOTALS
1 Attachment 1 Revised 6-12-25
Original Retread
45000 40500
45000 40500
Initials DO
When a tire is not available for inspection the above formula will be applied. FAX shall not reimburse the Supplier in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the current value of a similar tire, unless the Supplier can provide an accounting of the tire’s accurate mileage prior to the loss.

COMPLETION OF COST PROPOSAL FORM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD Proposers must bid on all items within a section. A Proposer is non-responsive in the event the Proposer fails to initial this paragraph on the line provided and completely fill in the Cost Proposal Form including, without limitation, all dollar amounts, and information called for on this Cost Proposal Form. By his/her initials to the right hereof, the Proposer represents he/she has read and understands the consequences of not completely filling in this Cost Proposal Form.

When tires are lost, stolen or damaged per page 69, Section 10, Abuse of Tires, or purchased per the End of-Contract Provisions on page 48, mileage shall be prorated by determining the number of 32nds of an inch of tread depth remaining multiplied by the following cost per 32nds of tread depth listed below:

Radial Tire
305-70R-22.5
315-80R-22.5

QUANTITIES FOR PROPOSAL BIDDING PURPOSES
The quantities listed above on the proposal page(s) are annual estimates, shown for proposal bidding purposes only. The actual requirements of the City may be more or less than the quantities specified and may vary from year to year. The City will report and pay for all vehicle tire miles actually operated during the term of the Contract. The City will pay for loss and abuse of tires per page 69, Section 10, Abuse of Tires. The City will pay for leased or purchased tires at the end of the Contract per page 48, End-of- Contract Provisions.

The minimum total tire mileage which may be applied to the lease rate under this contract shall be 175 million over the life of the contract, including both possible extensions.

The maximum total tire mileage which may be applied to the lease rate under this contract shall be 225 million over the life of the contract, including both possible extensions.
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PROPOSER QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
The undersigned Proposer submits the following information in accordance with the proposal Specifications:
(Use additional sheets as needed.)

1. a. Business Name (If using more than one business name, please list all names.):
_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ b. Address: _____________________________________________________ Is your firm operating as a franchisee? Yes
or No

If yes, list the franchiser, and number of years your business has been franchised:
_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

2. Provide the names, titles, qualifications, years of experience, and years with your firm, for all key personnel in authority in your business, including the key personnel that will be involved in this project, and the extent to which they will be involved in the performance of this Contract.
_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

3. How many years has your business been established? _____________________ How many years has your business been under your present name? ___________ How many years under former names? (List names and number of years) ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

4. How many years has your business been providing services? ________________

5. Does your business operate contracts with other agencies/entities for similar services as requested by this RFP?
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

One Parkway South, Greenville, SC 29615
Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
Joe Hendricks - Operations Manager
Ana Garcia - Business Development Manager
50+
50+
50+
Yes. Michelin Fleet Solutions provides tires and related services for multiple transits across the country and in Canada as well.

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PROPOSER QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

6. What other types of services does your business provide? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

7. Do you have any affiliated companies? (If parent company, list subsidiaries and divisions. If subsidiary or division, name parent company, its principals, and their addresses):
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

8. Have there been any contract terminations for the services your firm performs before the fulfillment of the contract within the past three years? Yes or No
a.

If so, list the date, client, and reason for termination below:
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

9. How much training and experience do your tire technicians have? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

10. Outline your support services including establishing direct lines of communication between City technical staff and the tire technician.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

11. Provide past examples of corrective measures supplied for failure to meet minimum standards.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

12. Explain how your company ensures full compliance with all required regulations. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

13. Describe your company’s approach to ensuring quality and comprehensive tire inspections.
_____________________________________________________________________ MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NONE
Michelin tire technician training is detailed in our accompanying proposal. Our employees go through TIA training as well as Michelin's own certification.

Michelin's proposal operation can be found in detail with our accompanying proposal. City staff will communicate first with technician and/or supervisor, who can then pass the concerns on to the team dedicated to the account.

In situations where tire supply was short, Michelin worked around the clock to expedite shipments within 24 hours, ensuring the fleet was not without running service.

Michelin prides itself on it's respect for facts. Our team has it's own dedicated legal team that provides support whenever needed.

Michelin's tire inspection plan can be found in detail with our accompanying proposal.

Quickscan drive-over readers, Michelin Star Travel Guides, 24/7 emergency roadside service through Michelin OnCall.

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PROPOSER QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

14. Submit a comprehensive plan for addressing the requirements listed in the Scope of Work.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

15 . Provide an organization chart, indicating full-time personnel, job titles, locations, and whether each individual works out of an office or is in the field. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

16. How does your company stay up to date with the latest industry trends and developments?
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

17. What differentiates your product or service from competitors, which attribute is most advantageous for FAX?
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

18. What is your company’s typical response times for resolutions to critical issues? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

19. Has your agency received any awards recognition, or commendations for past performance? Please share details.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Michelin's proposed operation is laid out in detail with our accompanying proposal. A summarized version is that Michelin will have one tire technician and one Site Supervisor. Along with a 4-month rolling forecast and regular inspections, Michelin is fully prepared to service FAX's fleet as described in the RFP, Michelin's org chart can be found in detail with our accompanying proposal.

As a worldwide company, Michelin has teams solely responsible for discovering new technologies either through innovation as with our radial tire, or through iteration and acquisitions.

Michelin's worldwide brand is first -in-class when it comes to tire performance and service quality. While we recognize this comes at a cost to the customer, Michelin firmly believes that our products and service are worth the investment.

The customer will get more mileage out of our tires and our trained technicians will keep the fleet running.

For any issue, large or small, Michelin will respond to any inquiry within 24 hours.

Yes, our accolades can be found in our accompanying proposal.

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REFERENCES
Please list at least three references of similar size and type of services, including governmental agencies, if available.

1. AGENCY/COMPANY NAME:

AD D
RESS:

CO N
TACT PERSON: PHONE NUMBER:

FA X

NUMBER EMAIL

LE N
GTH OF CONTRACT: (YEARS)

TY P
ES OF SERVICES PROVIDED:

2. A
GENCY/COMPANY NAME:

AD D
RESS:

CO N
TACT PERSON: PHONE NUMBER:

FA X

NUMBER EMAIL

LE N
GTH OF CONTRACT: (YEARS)

TY P
ES OF SERVICES PROVIDED:

3. A
GENCY/COMPANY NAME:

AD D
RESS:

CO N
TACT PERSON: PHONE NUMBER:

FA X

NUMBER EMAIL

LE N
GTH OF CONTRACT: (YEARS)

TYP
ES OF SERVICES PROVIDED:

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1255 Imperial Avenue, STE 1000 San Diego, CA, 92101
San Diego Transit MTS
[email protected]
Thomas Pascarella
619-238-0100 ext. 6500
7 Mileage lease and tire services for transit in San Diego Mileage lease and tire services for transit in Thousand Palms, CA Sunline Transit Agency
Mark Perry
[email protected]
5 32505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Capital Metro of Austin
Dwight Mustipher
[email protected]
Mileage lease and tire services for transit in Austin, TX 2910 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
(512) 474-1200
1 (760) 343-3456
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STATEM

ENT OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE INDEMNIFICATION

AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Proposer shall sign below that the Proposer accepts in whole the Indemnification and Insurance Requirements set forth in these Specifications. If the Proposer takes exception to some portions, those portions shall be listed here below, and the Proposer shall sign that the Proposer accepts all portions of the requirements not listed.

Note: Any exceptions may cause a Proposer to not be awarded a contract.

DO NOT ACCEPT
If "DO
NOT ACCEPT" is checked, please list exceptions:

Signature of Authorized Person
______
_________________________________
Type or Print Name of Authorized Person
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
EXCEPTIONS:

Insurance and legal questions were asked in Q&A and answer was to hold those until negotiations.

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DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) LISTING

Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the City is required to report to the Federal Transit Administration on DBE participation for all Federally aided contracts each year so the attainment efforts may be evaluated.

The proposal will be considered non-responsive if this form is not fully completed.

Complete all information below (whether DBE or not) and list all Subcontractor information including, without limitation, DBE’s that will perform any portion of the work or provide any products for this project, even if the dollar amount of the work the DBE will perform is less than one half (½) of one percent (1%) of the total bid am
ount.

Prime Contractor:

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _______________Zip Code: __________________ Check one: տ DBE or տ Non-DBE DBE Cert Number: _____________________________________ Race of firm’s majority owner: ___________________________________________________________ Gender of firm’s majority owner: _________________________________________________________ NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): տ Check if N/A Age of firm: _________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million

Sub
contractors: տ Check as N/A if a subcontractor(s) will not be used

Name:

Address:

City: S tate: Zip Code:

Check one: ܆DBE or ܆Non-DBE DBE Cert Number :

Race of firm’s majority owner:

Gender of firm’s majority owner:

NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): ܆C heck if N/A

Age of firm: ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million Name:

Address:

City: S tate: Zip Code:

Check one: ܆DBE or ܆Non-DBE DBE Cert Number :

Race of firm’s majority owner:

Gender of firm’s majority owner:

NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): ܆C heck if N/A

Age of firm: ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

One Parkway South
Greenville
SC
29615
Caucasian
Male
12195
50+

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Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Check one: ܆DBE or ܆Non-DBE DBE Cert Number :

Race of firm’s majority owner:

Gender of firm’s majority owner:

NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): ܆Check if N/A

Age of firm: ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Check one: ܆DBE or ܆Non-DBE DBE Cert Number :

Race of firm’s majority owner:

Gender of firm’s majority owner:

NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): ܆Check if N/A

Age of firm: ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Check one: ܆DBE or ܆Non-DBE DBE Cert Number :

Race of firm’s majority owner:

Gender of firm’s majority owner:

NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): ܆Check if N/A

Age of firm: ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Check one: ܆DBE or ܆Non-DBE DBE Cert Number :

Race of firm’s majority owner:

Gender of firm’s majority owner:

NAICS code(s) (applicable to each scope of work the firm seeks to perform in its bid): ܆Check if N/A

Age of firm: ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Gross: տ less than $1 million տ $1-3 million տ $3-6 million տ $6-10 million տ over $10 million

NOTE: Use additional sheets if necessary Revised 10/16/24

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DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION

Contractor and all subcontractors shall meet debarment, suspension, ineligibility, and voluntary exclusion requirements pursuant to Executive Order 12549. See Federal Requirements, of these Specifications. A list of excluded parties may be found at the following website:
https://sam.gov/content/home

Contr
actor shall return with its Proposal this form.

Note:

Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions.

Date ____________________________________________________________ Signature______________________________________________________ Company Name_______________________________________________________ Title ___________________________________________________________

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
6/17/2025
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NON-

LOBBYING CERTIFICATION

LOBBY RESTRICTIONS

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements (To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000) The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

__________________________ Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official __________________________ Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official __________________________ Date

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
6/17/2025
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Federal Tax Liability and Recent Felony Convictions Certification

FTA Master Agreement Section 4(g)

The undersigned [Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that they and their organization:

1. Does not have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

2. Was not convicted of felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

The Contractor agrees to flow this requirement down to participants at all lower tiers, without regard to the value of any subagreement.

Date ___________________________________________________________

Signature_______________________________________________________

Company Name__________________________________________________

Title ___________________________________________________________

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
Michelin Fleet Solutions
6/17/2025
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BUY

AMERICA CERTIFICATION

49 C.F.R. § 661.6, for the Procurement of Steel, Iron, or Manufactured Products

A bidder or offeror must submit the appropriate Buy America certification (below) with all bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be rejected as nonresponsive.

Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323
(j)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. part 661.

Date __________________________________________________________ Signature______________________________________________________ Company Name_________________________________________________ Title __________________________________________________________

Cert
ificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1)
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323
(j), but it may qualify for an exception to the requirement pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2), as amended, and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. § 661.7.

Date ________________________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________________________ Company Name _______________________________________________ Title _________________________________________________________

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
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MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

One Parkway South
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29615
6/17/2025
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MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Nikki Nordhus - Director, MFS
One Parkway South
Greenville
SC
29615
Corporation
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
(864) 458 - 5000
(866) 866 - 7964
111724639
6/17/2025
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SAMPLE SERVICE CONTRACT

THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FRESNO, a California municipal corporation (City), and [Contractor Name], [Legal Identity] (Contractor) as follows:

1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The "Notice Inviting Proposa ls," "Instructions to Proposers," "Proposal" and the "Specifications" includi ng "General Conditions," "Special Conditions", “Federal Conditions”, “Functional Specifi cations” and “Technical Requirements” for the following: [Title] (Request for Proposals No. [Number]) copies of which are annexed hereto, together with all the documents specifically re ferred to in said annexed documents, including the Performance Bond, if required, are here by incorporated into and made a part of this Contract, and shall be known as the Contract Documents.

2. PRICE. For the monetary consideration of [WRITTEN $ AMOUNT] DOLLARS AND [WRITTEN CENTS AMOUNT] CENTS ($[DOLLAR AMOUNT]), as set forth in the Proposal, Contractor promises and agrees to perform or cause to b e performed, in a good and workmanlike manner, and to the satisfaction of City, an d in strict accordance with the Specifications, all of the work as set forth in the Contract Documents.

3. PAYMENT. City accepts Contractor's Proposal as stated and agrees to pay the consideration stated, at the times, in the amounts, and under the conditions specified in the Contract Documents.

4. INDEMNIFICATION. To the furthest extent allowed by law, including California Civil Code section 2782, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunte ers from any and all claims, demands, actions in law or equity, loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, interest, costs including legal fees, and damages (whether in contract, tort, or strict liability, including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time, property damage, or loss of any type) arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of (1) any voluntary or involuntary act or omission, (2) error, omission or negligence, or (3) the performance or n on-performance of this Contract .

CONTRACTOR'S obligations as set forth in this section shall apply regardless of whether CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers are passively negligent, but shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs or damages caused by the active or sole negligence, or the willful miscondu ct, of CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, and in addition to the express duty to indemnify, CONTRACTOR, whenever there is any causal connection bet ween the CONTRACTOR’s performance or non-performance of the work or services required under this Contract and any claim or loss, injury or damage of any type, CONTRACTOR expressly agrees to undertake a duty to defend CITY and any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers, as a separate duty, independent of and broader that the du ty to indemnify. The duty to defend as herein agreed to by CONTRACTOR expressly includes all cos ts of litigation, attorneys fees, settlement costs and expenses in connection with claims or litigation, whether or not the claims are valid, false or groundless, as long as the claims cou ld be in any manner be causally connected to CONTRACTOR as reasonably determined by CITY.

Upon the tender by CITY to CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall be bound and obligated to assume the defense of CITY and any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers, including the a duty to settle and otherwise pursue sett lement negotiations, and shall pay, Request for Proposals Requirements Contract for Radial Tire Leasing Services RFP No. 12502217

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liquidate, discharge and satisfy any and all settlement s, judgments, awards, or expenses resulting from or arising out of the claims without reimbursement from CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.

It is further understood and agreed by CONTRACTOR that if CITY tenders a defense of a claim on behalf of CITY or any of its officers, officials, empl oyees, agents, or volunteers and CONTRACTOR fails, refuses or neglects to assume the defense thereof, CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers may agree to compromise and settle or defend any such claim or action and CONTRACTOR shall be bound and obligated to reimburse CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteer s for the amounts expended by each in defending or settling such claim, or in the amount re quired to pay any judgment rendered therein.

The defense and indemnity obligations set forth above shall be direct obligations and shall be separate from and shall not be limited in any manner by any insurance procured in accordance with the insurance requirements set forth in this Contract. In addition, such obligations remain in force regardless of whether CITY provided approval for, or did not review or object to, any insurance CONTRACTOR may have procured in accordance with the insurance requirements set forth in this Contract. The defense and indemnity ob ligations shall arise at such time that any claim is made, or loss, injury or damage of any type h as been incurred by CITY, and the entry of judgment, arbitration, or litigation of any claim shall not be a condition precedent to these obligations.

The defense and indemnity obligations set forth in th is section shall survive termination or expiration of this Contract.

If CONTRACTOR should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed under this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall require each subcontractor to Indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms as set forth above.

[Signatures follow on the next page.]

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Michelin

Effective as of [11/15/2019]

Adopted by: MICHELIN “MFS” Date Adopted: [1 1/15/2019] Last Revised: [4/30/2025]

Drug and Alcohol Policy
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Table of Contents

1. Purpose of Policy .............................. ................................................................................................... 3

2. Covered Employees .............................. ............................................................................................... 3

3. Prohibited Behavior ............................ ................................................................................................ 4

4. Consequences for Violations .................... ........................................................................................... 4

5. Circumstances for Testing ...................... ............................................................................................. 4

6. Testing Procedures ............................. ................................................................................................. 7

7. Test Refusals................................... ..................................................................................................... 7

8. Voluntary Self-Referral ........................ ................................................................................................ 8

9. Prescription Drug Use .......................... ............................................................................................... 8

10. Contact Person ................................ .................................................................................................... 9 Attachment A: Covered Positions ............................................................................................................... 10 Additional Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11

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1. Purpose of Policy
This policy complies with 49 CFR Part 655, as amend ed and 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Copies of Parts 655 and 40 are available in the drug and alcohol program ma nager’s office and can be found on the internet at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Progr am website http://transit-safety.fta.dot.gov/DrugAndAlcohol/ .

All covered employees are required to submit to dru g and alcohol tests as a condition of employment in accordance with 49 CFR Part 655.

Portions of this policy are not FTA-mandated but re flect Michelin’s policy. These additional provisions are identified by bold text .

In addition, DOT has published 49 CFR Part 32, impl ementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which requires the establishment of drug-free workplace p olicies and the reporting of certain drug-related o ffenses to the FTA.

Michelin Management hereby endorses the Omnibus Tra nsportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the ru les mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Approved by: Max Gresham
Date: 04/30/25
Title: Drug and Alcohol Program Manager
All Michelin employees are subject to the provision s of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensatio n, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the covered workplace. An employee who is convicted of any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace shall notify
[Direct Manager] no later than five days after such conviction.

2. Covered Employees
This policy applies to every person, including an applicant or transferee, who performs or will perfor m a “safety- sensitive function” as defined in Part 655, section 655.4.

You are a covered employee if you perform any of th e following:
• Operating a revenue service vehicle, in or out of r evenue service • Operating a non-revenue vehicle requiring a commerc ial driver’s license • Controlling movement or dispatch of a revenue servi ce vehicle • Maintaining (including repairs, overhaul and rebuilding) of a revenue service vehicle or equipment used in revenue service
• Carrying a firearm for security purposes
See Attachment A for a list of positions covered by job title.

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3. Prohibited Behavior
Use of illegal drugs is prohibited at all times. All covered employees are prohibited from reporting f or duty or remaining on duty any time there is a quantifiable presence of a prohibited drug in the body at or above the minimum thresholds defined in Part 40. Prohibited d rugs include:
• marijuana
• cocaine
• phencyclidine (PCP)
• Opioids
• amphetamines
All covered employees are prohibited from performin g or continuing to perform safety-sensitive functions while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater.

All covered employees are prohibited from consuming alcohol while performing safety-sensitive job functions or while on-call to perform safety-sensitive job functions. If an on-call employee has consumed alcohol, they must acknowledge the use of alcohol at the time that the y are called to report for duty. If the on-call employee claims the ability to perform his or her safety-sensitive func tion, he or she must take an alcohol test with a result of less than

0.02 prior to performance.

All covered employees are prohibited from consuming alcohol within four (4) hours prior to the performance of safety-sensitive job functions.

All covered employees are prohibited from consuming alcohol for eight (8) hours following involvement in an accident or until he or she submits to the post-acc ident drug and alcohol test, whichever occurs first.

4. Consequences of Violations
Following a positive drug or alcohol (BAC at or abo ve 0.04) test result or test refusal, the employee will be immediately removed from safety-sensitive duty and referred to at least two Substance Abuse Professionals.

Following a BAC of 0.02 or greater, but less than 0.04, the employee will be immediately removed from safety- sensitive duties for at least eight hours unless a retest results in the employee’s alcohol concentration being less than

0.02. Zero Tolerance
Per Michelin policy, any employee who tests positiv e for drugs or alcohol (BAC at or above 0.04) or re fuses to test will be referred to at least two Substance Abuse Pr ofessional (SAPs) and terminated from employment .

5. Circumstances for Testing
Pre-Employment Testing
A negative pre-employment drug test result is requi red before an employee can first perform safety-sensitive functions. If a pre-employment test is cancelled, the individual will be required to undergo another t est and successfully pass with a verified negative result b efore performing safety-sensitive functions.

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If a covered employee has not performed a safety-se nsitive function for 90 or more consecutive calenda r days and has not been in the random testing pool during that time, the employee must take and pass a pre-employment test before he or she can return to a safety-sensitive function.

A covered employee or applicant who has previously failed or refused a DOT pre-employment drug and/or alcohol test must provide proof of having successfully comp leted a referral, evaluation, and treatment plan meeting DOT requirements.

Reasonable Suspicion Testing
All covered employees shall be subject to a drug an d/or alcohol test when Michelin has reasonable suspicion to believe that the covered employee has used a prohib ited drug and/or engaged in alcohol misuse. A reasonable suspicion referral for testing will be made by a tr ained supervisor or other trained company official on the basis of specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech, or bo dy odors of the covered employee.

Covered employees may be subject to reasonable susp icion drug testing any time while on duty. Covered employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol testing while the employee is performing safety-sensitive functions, just before the employee is to perform safety-sensitive functions, or just after the employee has ceased performing such functions.

Post-Accident Testing
Covered employees shall be subject to post-accident drug and alcohol testing under the following circu mstances:

Fatal Accidents
As soon as practicable following an accident involv ing the loss of a human life, drug and alcohol tests will be conducted on each surviving covered employee ope rating the public transportation vehicle at the time of the accident. In addition, any other covered employ ee whose performance could have contributed to the accident, as determined by Michelin using the best information available at the time of the decision, will be tested.

Non-fatal Accidents
As soon as practicable following an accident not in volving the loss of a human life, drug and alcohol tests will be conducted on each covered employee operatin g the public transportation vehicle at the time of the accident if at least one of the following condition s is met:
(1) The accident results in injuries requiring immediat e medical treatment away from the scene, unless the covered employee can be completely disco unted as a contributing factor to the accident
(2) One or more vehicles incurs disabling damage and mu st be towed away from the scene, unless the covered employee can be completely disco unted as a contributing factor to the accident

In addition, any other covered employee whose perfo rmance could have contributed to the accident, as determined by Michelin using the best information a vailable at the time of the decision, will be tested.

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A covered employee subject to post-accident testing must remain readily available, or it is considered a refusal to test. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the delay of necessary medical attention for the injured following an accident or to prohibit a covered employee from leaving the scene of an accident for the period necessary to obtain assistance in responding to the accident or to obtain necessary emergency medical care.

Random Testing
Random drug and alcohol tests are unannounced and u npredictable, and the dates for administering random tests are spread reasonably throughout the calendar year. Ran dom testing will be conducted at all times of the day when safety-sensitive functions are performed.

Testing rates will meet or exceed the minimum annua l percentage rate set each year by the FTA administrator. The current year testing rates can be viewed online at
www.transportation.gov/odapc/random-testing-rates .

The selection of employees for random drug and alco hol testing will be made by a scientifically valid method, such as a random number table or a computer-based random number generator. Under the selection process used , each covered employee will have an equal chance of being tested each time selections are made.

A covered employee may only be randomly tested for alcohol misuse while the employee is performing safety- sensitive functions, just before the employee is to perform safety-sensitive functions, or just after the employee has ceased performing such functions. A covered employe e may be randomly tested for prohibited drug use anytime while on duty.

Each covered employee who is notified of selection for random drug or random alcohol testing must imme diately proceed to the designated testing site.

Post Violation Tests

RETURN TO DUTY TESTING

Where as a safety sensitive employee refuses to sub mit to a test, has a verified positive drug test, and/or confirmed alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater, Michelin before returning the employee to a safety sensitive position will follow the procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.

Prior to returning to a safety sensitive function, any safety sensitive employee who was determined to have engaged in prohibited drug and/or alcohol misuse –in violations of the Federal Regulations shall undergo a return-to-duty controlled substance and/or alcohol test and will be allowed to return only with a verified negative test result.

All such drug tests will be conducted under directl y observed circumstances.

FOLLOW-UP TESTING (AFTER RETURNING TO DUTY)

Michelin will conduct follow-up testing of each emp loyee who returns to duty, as specified in 49 CFR Part 40.

1) Any covered employee who has required a referral , evaluation, and/or treatment by a SAP for prohibited drug use and/or alcohol misuse shall be subject to unannounc ed follow-up testing plan as directed by the SAP.

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2) Follow-up testing for alcohol as required by th is Section shall be performed just before, during, or immediate after the employee is performing safety sensitive d uties.

3) In no case shall said drug and/or alcohol testing occur less than six (6) times in the first 12 months following the covered employee’s return to duty nor shall testing extend more than 5 years from the time he or she returned to duty.

All such drug tests will be conducted under directl y observed circumstances.

6. Testing Procedures
All FTA drug and alcohol testing will be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40, as amended.

Dilute Urine Specimen
If a Pre-Employment or Random test results in a neg ative dilute test result, Michelin will conduct one additional retest. The result of the second test will be the test of record. If there is a negative dilute test result and the test type was not a Pre-Employment or Random test, Michelin w ill accept the test result and there will be no retest, unless the creatinine concentration of a negative dilute specimen was greater than or equal to 2 mg/dL, but less than or equal to 5 mg/dL.

Dilute negative results with a creatinine level gre ater than or equal to 2 mg/dL but less than or equal to 5 mg/dL require an immediate recollection under direct obse rvation (see 49 CFR Part 40, section 40.67).

Split Specimen Test
In the event of a verified positive test result, or a verified adulterated or substituted result, the employee can request that the split specimen be tested at a second labor atory. Michelin guarantees that the split specimen test will be conducted in a timely fashion.

7. Test Refusals
As a covered employee, you have refused to test if you:

(1) Fail to appear for any test (except a pre-employmen t test) within a reasonable time, as determined by Michelin.
(2) Fail to remain at the testing site until the testing process is complete. An employee who leaves the testing site before the testing process commences f or a pre-employment test has not refused to test. (3) Fail to attempt to provide a breath or urine specim en. An employee who does not provide a urine or breath specimen because he or she has left the testing site before the testing process commenced for a pre-employment test has not refused to test.
(4) In the case of a directly-observed or monitored uri ne drug collection, fail to permit monitoring or observation of your provision of a specimen.

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(5) Fail to provide a sufficient quantity of urine or breath without a valid medical explanation. (6) Fail or decline to take a second test as directed by the collector or Michelin for drug testing. (7) Fail to undergo a medical evaluation as required by the MRO or Michelin’s Designated Employer Representative (DER).
(8) Fail to cooperate with any part of the testing proc ess. (9) Fail to follow an observer’s instructions to raise and lower clothing and turn around during a directl y- observed test.
(10) Possess or wear a prosthetic or other device used t o tamper with the collection process. (11) Admit to the adulteration or substitution of a spec imen to the collector or MRO. (12) Refuse to sign the certification at Step 2 of the Alcohol Testing Form (ATF). (13) Fail to remain readily available following an accid ent.

As a covered employee, if the MRO reports that you have a verified adulterated or substituted test result, you have refused to take a drug test.

As a covered employee, if you refuse to take a drug and/or alcohol test, you incur the same consequenc es as testing positive and will be immediately removed from perfo rming safety-sensitive functions, and referred to a SAP.

8. Voluntary Self-Referral
Any employee who has a drug and/or alcohol abuse pr oblem and has not been selected for reasonable suspicion, random or post-accident testing or has n ot refused a drug or alcohol test may voluntarily r efer her or himself to the Direct manager, DAPM, and or Health Nurse listed in section 10 page 9 , who will refer the individual to a substance abuse counselor for evalu ation and treatment.

The substance abuse counselor will evaluate the emp loyee and make a specific recommendation regarding the appropriate treatment. Employees are encouraged to voluntarily seek professional substance abuse assistance before any substance use or dependence a ffects job performance.

Any safety-sensitive employee who admits to a drug and/or alcohol problem will immediately be removed from his/her safety-sensitive function and will not be allowed to perform such function until successf ul completion of a prescribed rehabilitation program.

9. Prescription Drug Use
The appropriate use of legally prescribed drugs and non-prescription medications is not prohibited.

However, the use of any substance which carries a warning label that indicates that mental functioning , motor skills, or judgment may be adversely affected must be reported to Direct manager, DAPM, and or Health nurse listed in section 10 page 9 . Medical advice should be sought, as appropriate, while taking such medication and before performing safety-sensitive d uties.

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10. Contact Person
For questions about Michelin’s anti-drug and alcohol misuse program, contact Max Gresham

MFS DAPM
Michelin North America HNA
One Parkway South
Greenville, SC 29615
[email protected]
PH: 864-458-4231

Stephanie Teems
Occupational Health Nurse Michelin
[email protected]
PH: 864-458-4420

Nikki Nordhus
Director Michelin Fleet Solutions (MFS)
[email protected]
PH: 864-484-7826

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Attachment A: Covered Positions

The FTA has determined that '''safety-sensitive'' functions are performed by those who:

 Operate revenue service vehicles including when not in revenue service.

List by job title*: Technicians

 Maintain revenue service vehicles or equipment used in revenue service. List by job title*: Technicians

 Persons who supervise any of the above positions an d may perform/are available to perform safety-sensitive functions.

List by job title: Technician/Supervisors

 Operating a non-revenue service vehicle that requir es a CDL. List by job title*.

Technicians/Supervisors
o All technicians/supervisors are allowed to operate vehicles without a CDL. If the transit requires a CDL to move a vehicle Michelin will work with the transit to ensure that their own employees move the vehicles.

 Carrying a Firearm for security purposes is not all owed by any Michelin personal on a customer’s property.

 Michelin does not use volunteers to perform any saf ety-sensitive duties at any of contracts around the country.

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Additional Information:

• Through the DOT Compliance Supervisor, the Company provides an education program that includes the following: (1) posters in the workplace; (2) participation in anti-drug abuse campaigns; (3) posting of the drug/alcohol abuse hotline phone number in break room areas; (4) information in employee newsletters, seminars, and training programs.

• The Company will provide to each covered employee one hour of training on the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal hea lth, safety and the work environment, and on the signs and symptoms which may indicate prohibited drug use.

• Each supervisor/manager who makes reasonable suspic ion determinations, will receive an additional hour of training on the physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of probable drug use and at least 60 minutes of training on the physical, behavioral, speech and performance indicators of probably alcohol misuse.

• It is the role of the SAP to recommend a rehabilitation/treatment program for employees abusing drugs and/or alcohol. The employee will cooperate with and abide by any rules of the rehabilitation/ treatment program; failure to do so will result in immediate termination under Company authority. If the employee is removed from safety-sensitiv e work due to abusing drugs and/or alcohol and there is no non -safety sensitive work available for the employee, the Company may terminate the employee and refer the employee to at least 2 SAPs who can prescribe a rehabilitation/treatment program. (see section 8)

• Medical Review Office
Seth Portnoy, DO
Total Compliance Network
5646 West Atlantic Blvd
Margate, FL 33063

Gregory A. Barfield M.A., Director
Bruce Rudd Administration Building
2223 G Street
Fresno, California 93706
(559) 621-RIDE
www.fresno.gov

ADDENDUM NO. 1
Formal Request for Proposals Requirements Contract for Radial Tire Leasing Services RFP # 12502217

NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS

This Addendum is attached to and made a part of the above-entitled specifications for the City of Fresno with a scheduled bid opening of 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.

1. Cost Proposal Update
The formula errors on the Cost Proposal Excel spreadsheet have been corrected. Please use the revised spreadsheet that has now been uploaded on Planet Bids.

City of Fresno
Department of Transportation/FAX

Sharlee Flores
Senior Management Analyst

The bidder shall sign below indicating he/she has thoroughly read and understands the contents of this Addendum No. 1.

Signed:

Company:

This addendum is being distributed ONLINE only and will not be sent by U.S. Mail. The bidder shall submit a signed copy of this addendum with their bid.

Addenda to date: 1
June 12, 2025

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Gregory A. Barfield M.A., Director
Bruce Rudd Administration Building
2223 G Street
Fresno, California 93706
(559) 621-RIDE
www.fresno.gov

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ADDENDUM NO. 2
Formal Request for Proposals Requirements Contract for Radial Tire Leasing Services RFP # 12502217

NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS

This Addendum is attached to and made a part of the above-entitled specifications for the City of Fresno with a scheduled proposal submission deadline of 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. Question: Special Conditions. End of Contract Provisions. Please clarify the primary solution for run-out. The current language appears to describe the outgoing supplier would provide “tire management and maintenance services” to their tires, and the new supplier would provide those services to their tires.

Answer: There will be a date that the previous tires will be removed and the new tires would be installed.

2. Question: Special Conditions. Liquidated Damages. Please confirm the total dollar amount of liquidated damages assessed in the current contract.

Answer: None.

3. Question: Special Conditions. Liquidated Damages. Please confirm how many separate instances of liquidated damages have been assessed in the current contract.

Answer: None.

4. Question: Special Conditions. Liquidated Damages. Please confirm that liquidated damages will only be assessed when the failure is within the Contractor’s control.

Example, if the vehicle was not made available by FAX, then that should not be assessed.

Answer: Contractors will not be assessed for liquidated damages if the reason is out of the Contractor’s control, but FAX reserves the right to decide if it was out of the contractor’s control as stated on page 49 of the solicitation.

5. Question: Please confirm there will be an award in RFP no. 12502217, even if there is

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only one proposer.

Answer: Yes, there will be an award.

6. Question: Please confirm there was no award in Bid File Number 12500030.

Answer: There was no award for Bid File Number 12500030.

7. Question: Insurance Requirements. Paragraph (a). Please remove the following sentence: However, insurance limits available to City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds, shall be the greater of the minimum limits specified herein or the full limit of any insurance proceeds available to the named insured.

Reason: Major corporations are participating in this procurement, and the insurance limits should be the insurance limits. Full limits are excessive.

Answer: This request is a change to the existing solicitation which is best suited for negotiations. The ability to negotiate rests with the Selection Committee who may initiate negotiations with a proposer(s) on various provisions of the solicitation. Within the proposal ( and as requested on page 19, Statement of Acceptance of the Indemnification and Insurance Requirements), please identify the desired amendments for the Selection Committee’s consideration.

8. Question: Do you have any electric buses?

Answer: Yes.

9. Question: Do you have any specific pain point that you would like to solve?

Answer: Automated tire pressures, organization in the tire room, and establishing a more consistent inspection process.

10. Question: How many tire technicians are currently servicing the account? Is there a supervisor working full-time as well?

Answer: One full-time technician and a supervisor that is not full-time.

11. Question: What is the current monthly service rate?

Answer: $7,211.48 per month.

12. Question: What is the current price per mile rate per size?

Answer: See the following table.

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13. Question: Would FAX allow the vendor to install a ride over reader to facilitate tire inspections?

Answer: Not sure what this is. If it’s an automated tread depth inspection tool, FAX may be accepting of it, but would need further information to decide. Please provide more information with your proposal.

14. Question: How many locations require service?

Answer: One.

15. Question: Please clarify how FAX handles termination of leasing agreements. Does FAX usually do run-outs or buy-outs? Please confirm tires aren’t expected to be returned.

Answer: Please see End-of-Contract Provisions section on page 50.

16. Question: Insurance requirements. Please remove mention of products as, products are excluded from CGL policy. Contractor is self-insured for product liability.

17. Question: Would the customer be open to considering an idle fee for vehicles that remain stationary and do not accumulate any mileage? This would help ensure fair compensation for the leased tires even when the vehicles are not in use.

Answer: No.

18. Question: Insurance Requirements. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Commercial General Liability Coverage. Please confirm self -insured retentions may be utilized for this

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coverage. Reason: The major corporations that will participate in this procurement utilize self-insured retentions for this coverage.

Answer: Yes, self -insured retentions may be used, but please identify in your proposal response that you will be utilizing self-insured retentions.

19. Question: Insurance Requirements: Other insurance provisions/endorsements. Please confirm that specific contract information may be conveyed on Certificate(s) of Insurance in lieu of specific contract policy endorsements. Reason: Major global corporations’ contract with thousands of entities. As a matter of practicability policies are not endorsed for specific individual contracts.

Answer: Blanket endorsements are acceptable, however wording on a certificate is not acceptable in lieu of endorsements as noted on most certificates.

20. Question: Insurance Requirements. Other insurance provision/endorsements. Please confirm notices may be provided by Contractor in lieu of insurer, broker, or agent.

Answer: If the insurance company cannot provide notice of cancellation, that would be the responsibility of the contractor.

21. Question: Insurance Requirements. Other Insurance Provisions/Endorsements. Please confirm your understanding that negotiation of policies for major corporations can occur up to the point of expiration and notice cannot be provided 30 days prior in every instance.

While a policy may be cancelled and a new policy takes it place, there should be no lapse in coverage.

Answer: Please refer to page 54 of the solicitation. The requirement is seven (7) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.

22. Question: Insurance Requirements. Other Insurance Provisions/Endorsements. Please remove bullet (v). Reason: Major corporations are participating in this procurement, and the insurance limits should be the insurance limits. Full limits of the contractor are excessive.

23. Question: Insurance Requirements. Providing of Documents. Major corporations consider insurance policies confidential and proprietary and do not provide copies. Please

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confirm if the City would consider inspection of policies in lieu of copies.

Answer: Inspection is acceptable, but the policies must be provided in the event of a claim.

24. Question: Cost Proposal. Please confirm whether this completed document by proposer should be uploaded as an Excel or PDF.

Answer: Either way is acceptable.

25. Question: Scope of Work. 1. General. Item I. Please confirm that tire heat is no longer an issue. Reason: Brake heat was an issue in the conversion from bias tires to radial, and in some instances from larger tires to low profile tires. This has not been issue for decades.

Answer: If your agency’s tires can remedy the heat issue or don’t have any heat issues, please address in your proposal response as requested on page 70 of the solicitation.

26. Question: Scope of work. 25. Bus Fleet. For both Gillig BRT + and Gillig LF40, please accept the 305/85R22.5 as an approved equal to 315/80R22.5. The 305/85R22.5 is used on Gillig buses, but Bridgestone does not make that size and utilizes 315/80R22.5.

Answer: Request not approved.

27. Question: Sample Contract. 4. Indemnification. Please replace the first paragraph with the following: To the furthest extent allowed by law, including California Civil Code section 2782 (if applicable), the Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from any claims, demands, actions in law or equity, loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, interest, costs including reasonable legal fees and damages (including, but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage or loss) to the extent arising out of the CONTRACTOR’s negligent performance or non -performance of this Contract.

CONTRACTOR’s obligations as set forth in this section shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs or damages cause by the negligence, or the willful misconduct, of CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.

28. Question: Insurance Requirements. Paragraph C. Please delete this paragraph in its

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entirety.

29. Question: Sample Contact. 4. Indemnification. Please delete the fifth paragraph in its entirety. Reason: This is more language that has the potential to create a “blank check” opportunity.

30. Question: Sample Contract. 4. Indemnification. Please delete the fourth paragraph in its entirety. Reason: It is desirable for Contractor to control defense as outlined in the third paragraph.

31. Question: Sample Contract. 4. Indemnification. Please delete the second paragraph in its entirety. Reason: This has the potential of becoming a “blank check” provision.

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City of Fresno
Department of Transportation/FAX

Sharlee Flores
Senior Management Analyst

The bidder shall sign below indicating he/she has thoroughly read and understands the contents of this Addendum No. 2.

Signed:

Company:

This addendum is being distributed ONLINE only and will not be sent by U.S. Mail. The bidder shall submit a signed copy of this addendum with their bid.

Addenda to date: 2
June 12, 2025

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

(1) Compared to Michelin XZU 2 tire.
(2) “No bus shall be operated with
regrooved, recapped or retreaded
tires on the front wheels.” US Code
of Federal Regulations: Title 49,
Transportation; Part 393.75.

Improved
(1)
mileage and durability in an all-position tire designed for the challenges of urban conditions.
(2)
THE MICHELIn
X
®

INCITY Z TIRE
Line Haul Regional Urban On/Off Road
Recommended Acceptable

URBAN APPLICATIONS
business.michelinman.com
20% Additional Mileage
(2)
Longer tread life
• Scrub Resistant Compound
Fights treadwear
• Wear Resistant Tread Pattern
Optimized for urban bus conditions and for
the reduction of irregular wear (3)
• Wide Footprint
Distributes force for longer tread life
Extended Casing Life
Improved casing protection and
casing fatigue resistance
• Extra Thick Sidewalls
Strong protection against shocks,
impacts and curb scrub
• Full Width Elastic Protector Ply
Michelin exclusive
• Sidewall Wear Indicators
Promote timely tire rotation for long
casing life and enhanced retreadability
• Extended Metallic Chafer
Dissipates heat in bead area
• Optimized Bead Architecture
Designed to improve bead durability
Outstanding Fuel Efficiency
Low rolling resistance without compromising
tread life
• Optimized Design
Compounds and tread pattern combine
to deliver outstanding fuel efficiency
and mileage for urban applications
Note: Wheel listed first is the measuring wheel.
(1) Compared to Michelin XZU 2 tire.
(2) When compared to Michelin XZU 2 (12R22.5) tire vs Michelin X® InCity Z tires (305/70R22.5) in direct comparison fleet testing. (3) Urban Transit buses fitted with 12R22.5 or 305/85R22.5 dimensions should only use the Michelin X® InCity Z or X® InCity Z SL tires. (4) “No bus shall be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels.” US Code of Federal Regulations: Title 49, Transportation; Part 393.75. (5) 3PMSF (3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake) is from European R117 regulation. It has no regulatory Truck Tire reference in N.A. The tire must score at least 25% better in deep snow traction than the Standard Reference Test Tire on an ECE certified ISO test procedure. 3PMSF always appears with “M+S” mark. (*) Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed. (‡) Overall widths will change 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) for each 1/4 inch change in wheel width. Minimum dual spacing should be adjusted accordingly.

Michelin tires and tubes are subject to a continuous development program. Michelin North America, Inc. reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligations.

MNA, Inc. continually updates its product information to reflect any changes in Industry Standards. Printed material may not reflect the current Load and Inflation information. Please visit www.michelintruck.com for the latest product information. The actual load and inflation pressure used must not exceed the wheel manufacturer’s maximum conditions. Never exceed a wheel manufacturer’s limits without permission from the component manufacturer.

Improved
(1)
mileage and durability in an all-position tire designed for the challenges of urban conditions.
(3)
Driver Confidence
Outstanding traction with Matrix Siping
• Matrix Sipes
Provide inter-locking action which offers excellent traction and even wear
• Zig-Zag Groove Walls
Provide optimized biting edges and excellent water and
snow evacuation
• Full Depth Sipes
Provide excellent traction throughout the life of the tread Size Load
Range
Catalog
Number
Tread
Depth
Max. Speed
(*)
Loaded
Radius
Overall
Diameter
Overall Width
(‡)
Approved
Wheels
(Measuring wheel
listed first.)
Min. Dual
Spacing (‡)
Revs
Per
Mile
Max. Load and Pressure
Single
Max. Load and Pressure
Dual
32nds mph kph in. mm in. mm in. mm in mm lbs. psi kg. kPa lbs. psi kg. kPa 11R22.5 (4,5) H 13712 20 65 110 19.4 492 41.5 1054 11.1 282 8.25 12.6 320 500 6940 123 3150 850 6395 123 2900 850 305/70R22.5 (4,5) L 02348 22 65 110 18.4 468 39.5 1003 12.3 312 9.00, 8.25 13.4 341 525 8047 130 3650 900 7385 130 3350 900 M&S (5)
the MICHELIn X
®
INCITY Z tire
Michelin North America Inc., One Parkway South, Greenville, SC 29615 Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., 2500 Daniel Johnson Blvd., Suite 500, Laval (QC) H7T 2P6 Copyright © 2023 MNA(C)I. All rights reserved.

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The all-position urban radial tire designed and optimized for new generation electric transit buses.

THE MICHELIn
®

X
®
incity ENERGY z TIRE
Line Haul Regional Urban On/Off Road
Recommended Acceptable

URBAN APPLICATIONS
business.michelinman.com
Optimized Tread Life
Longer tread life.
• Wear Resistant Tread Pattern
Optimized for urban bus conditions and
for the reduction of irregular wear .(2)
• Regenerating Grooves
Full width grooves appear at end of life for
improved wet traction.

Durable and Dependable
Designed to withstand tough urban transit
conditions.
• Extra Thick Sidewalls
Strong protection against sidewall damage
from shocks, impacts and curb scrub.
• Sidewall Wear Indicators
Promote timely tire rotation for long
casing life and enhanced
retreadability.
• Michelin Infini-Coil® Technology
Over 850 feet of patented metallic cable
applied at 0 degrees to stabilize the footprint
shape for even wear while providing additional
protection from shocks and impacts.

Size Load
Range
Catalog
Number
Tread
Depth
Max. Speed
(*)
Loaded
Radius
Overall
Diameter
Overall
Width (‡)
Approved
Wheels
(Measuring wheel
listed first.)
Min. Dual
Spacing (‡)
Revs
Per
Mile
Max. Load and Pressure
Single
Max. Load and Pressure
Dual
32nds mph kph in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. psi kg. kPa lbs. psi kg. kPa 315/80R22.5 (2) L 10182 17 68 110 19.6 496 42.2 1073 12.5 318 9.00, 9.75 13.8 351 492 9370 130 4250 900 8820 130 4000 900 Outstanding Fuel Efficiency(3)
Michelin Advanced Technology tread compounds and
tread design combine to create our most energy efficient transit tire while delivering long tread life.
• Optimized Design
Compounds and tread pattern combine to deliver
outstanding fuel efficiency(3) and mileage for urban
applications.
the MICHELIn
®
X
®
incity ENERGY z tire
(1) Based on internal rolling resistance tests using ISO 28580 test method in tire size 315/80R22.5 LRL all position tire vs. leading competitors’ equivalent 315/80R22.5 LRL dimension. Leading competitors are categorized as all position tire configurations offered by the Firestone FS400 tire and Goodyear G652 RTB tire. Actual on-road fuel saving results may vary, and may be impacted by many factors, to include road conditions, weather, environment, combination of tires used, driving habits, tire size, equipment and maintenance. (2) “No bus shall be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels.” US Code of Federal Regulations: Title 49, Transportation; Part 393.75. (3) Based on industry standard rolling resistance testing of comparable tires or retreads. Actual results may vary, and may be impacted by many factors, to include road conditions, weather and environment, driver performance, etc.
(*) Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed. (‡) Overall widths will change 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) for each 1/4 inch change in wheel width. Minimum dual spacing should be adjusted accordingly.

MICHELIN® tires and tubes are subject to a continuous development program. Michelin North America, Inc. reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligations.

M&S
3PMSF & M+S certified
Meets the USTMA (U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association)
snow traction performance requirements. Meets the Tire
and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) requirements
for severe snow traction.

The MICHELIN® X® INCITY ENERGY Z tire provides up to 30% lower rolling resistance vs. leading competitors. (1)
Michelin North America Inc., One Parkway South, Greenville, SC 29615 Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., 2500 Daniel Johnson Blvd., Suite 500, Laval (QC) H7T 2P6 Copyright © 2022 MNA(C)I. All rights reserved.

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Driver Confidence
Over 500 3D Matrix sipes provide over 66 feet of
lateral edges to deliver traction on slippery surfaces
throughout the life of the tire.
• Patented Michelin Matrix Sipe Technology
Provides biting edges needed for traction on wet
and slippery surfaces while the interlocking 3D
technology ensures tread element stability for long,
even wear.
1 Truck Tire
Limited Warranty and
Operator’s Manual
Important!
Register your tires at https://www.michelinman.com/auto/ registertires

Michelin Truck Tire Limited Warranty ................................1 - 4 About This Warranty............................................................. 1 What Is Covered And For How Long.................................... 1 What Is Not Covered .............................................................2 How Replacement Charges Are Calculated .........................3 What You Must Do When Making A Claim .........................3 Conditions And Exclusions ....................................................3 Consumer Rights ................................................................... 4 Safety Maintenance Information .........................................4 Safety And Maintenance Recommendations ...................5 - 12 Warning .................................................................................5 Check Cold Inflation Pressures ............................................ 5 Inspect Your Tires ..................................................................6 Wear Bars............................................................................... 7 High Speed Driving ...............................................................7 Wheel Alignment, Tracking And Balancing ........................8 Do Not Overload ...................................................................8 Tire Mixing............................................................................. 8 Tire Alterations ..................................................................... 9 Retreads And Repairs ............................................................9 Storage................................................................................... 9 Mounting Recommendations .............................................10 Preparation Of Wheels And Rims....................................... 11 Michelin X One Tire Specific Information ..............................12 MICHELIN MyTechXpert app .................................................13 Michelin Consumer Care Information .................................Back INDEX
Michelin TRUCK TIRE

LIMITED WARRANTY

ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a Michelin brand truck tire, you are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained in this booklet.

To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. It is essential that you also read and understand the Safety and Maintenance Recommendations for your tires beginning on Page 7.

WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Workmanship and Materials
Except as limited below, Michelin Truck Tires bearing the Michelin name and complete serial or identification numbers, used according to the instructions contained in this Operator’s Manual, are covered by this limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for original tread life or 7 years from the date of purchase, whichever occurs first. If no proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on the date of manufacture as referenced in Definitions below. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.

Certain Michelin Truck Tires used only in long-haul service according to the instructions contained in this Operator’s Manual are covered by an additional Manufacturer’s Limited Casing Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for 700,000 miles and up to 3 retreads, for 7 years from the date of purchase when retreaded by an authorized Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) Dealer. If no proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on the date of manufacture as referenced in Definitions on the next page. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire. These products are identified with the designation “7 Year / 700,000 Mile / 3-Retread Manufacturer’s Limited Casing Warranty” in the commercial literature.

Casings covered by this Manufacturers Limited Casing Warranty must have been inspected by a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer and retreaded by an authorized Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) Dealer, in accordance with the repair and retreading standards set by the Tire Industry Association and Michelin Retread Technologies, Inc., (MRTI).

Certain other Warranty may apply to specific Michelin Truck Tires that extend beyond the Michelin Truck Tire Limited Warranty. These are referenced in the commercial literature or at business.michelinman.com. 7 YEAR 700,000-MILE
3-RETREAD LIMITED WARRANTY
1 DEFINITIONS
The life of the original usable tread is the original tread down to the level of the tread wear indicators – 2 ⁄ 32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining.* Date of purchase is documented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on the date of manufacture, as molded on the sidewall. The date of manufacture is based on the original Michelin DOT** number molded on the tire sidewall. The mileage received will be based on fleet records.

Replacement will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions described under “HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED” on

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
– Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture);
– Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance, improper retread or improper repair;
– Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, overload, under inflation, over inflation or other abuse resulting in casing damage or fatigue;
– Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, contamination, tire alteration or vandalism;
– Flat spotting caused by improper storage;
– The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide;
– Uses other than long haul service for any extended casing guarantee claims;
– Uneven or rapid wear caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle, such as wheel misalignment or worn/damaged suspension components, resulting in damage to the under-tread, carcass or steel belts Contact your local Michelin representative if additional information is needed.
* Federal law requires that truck tires on front axles have at least 4/32nds tread depth. ** DOT - Department of Transportation
2 HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED

WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
Warranty claims can only be processed through an authorized Michelin Truck Tire Retailer. A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this workmanship and materials limited warranty will be replaced with a comparable new Michelin Truck Tire, for a pro rata charge. The Michelin Truck Tire Retailer will determine the charge by multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread worn by the current selling price at the adjustment location or the price on the current Michelin Truck Tires Base Price List, whichever is lower.

You pay the cost of mounting, balancing, any other service charges and applicable taxes.

LONG HAUL TIRES WITH MANUFACTURER’S

LIMITED CASING WARRANTY
If your Long Haul tire covered by the “7 Year / 700,000 Mile / 3-Retread Manufacturer’s Limited Casing Warranty” becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this warranty before providing 700,000 miles and 3 retreads of service, Michelin will provide casing credit based on the following schedule:

Life of Casing up to 7 Years Casing Credit
Original Tread Market Value
First, Second or Third retread Market Value

WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty, you must present your tire/casing to a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer. You pay any service charges for normal vehicle and tire maintenance.

CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Unless this limitation is prohibited by state law, this warranty does not provide compensation for loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, inconvenience, or incidental or consequential damages.

Tires/casings presented for claim remain the property of the owner, and Michelin brand accepts no responsibility for loss of, or damage to, tires/ casings, which are in the custody or control of a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer for the purpose of inspection for warranty adjustment.

Tires / Casings accepted for claim become the property of Michelin North America, Inc, (MNA).

In the event of a disputed claim, the owner must make the tire available for further inspection.

No Michelin representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make or imply any representation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies the terms of this limited warranty.

This limited warranty applies only in the United States. 3 TIRE REGISTRATION
Important!
Please visit https://www.michelinman.com/auto/registertires

CONSUMER RIGHTS
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read the Michelin Truck Tire Service Manual, the Truck Tire Operator’s Manual and Limited Warranty, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner’s manual and vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and maintenance information.

WHEN SERVICE IS REQUIRED:

1. Contact a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer listed in the dealer locator on business.michelinman.com .

2. If additional assistance is needed in locating a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer, please call or write to Michelin Consumer Care listed on back page.

READING THE DOT
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (prior to August 2000)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (1990-1999)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX (after July 2000 to 2025)
DOT XXXXX XXXX XXXX (transition to 13 digits beginning 2018; in effect for all plants by 2025)

THE DOT
The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer’s compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards. Next to the symbol is the tire identification or “serial number.” The first two (or three) characters identify the plant where the tire was manufactured.

The next two characters reflect the tire size. The following one to four digits may be used at the tire manufacturer’s option as a descriptive code. The last three characters are numbers identifying the week and year of manufacture. (Example: “O25” means second week of the year of decade, e.g.: 1995, 1985, etc.) For the 1990-1999 decade Michelin brand tires are marked with a triangle pointing to the last three numeric characters. Tires produced after July 2000 have an additional digit to identify a given decade. For example, 2800 means the tire was produced during the 28th week of 2000; 0201 during the 2nd week of 2001. If the last digits of your DOT number contain three numeric characters and are not marked with a triangle, consult a qualified tire professional to determine the year of manufacture.
4 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR
EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT

INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE
IRREPARABLE TIRE DAMAGE.

Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction. For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided by your Michelin Truck Tire Retailer. If not, refer to the vehicle placard.

The placard indicates the inflation pressures required for the maximum axle loads (gross axle weight rating). However, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure for the tire or the wheel on which it is mounted.

DO NOT DRIVE UNNECESSARILY ON
IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES.

CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURE IN ALL YOUR TIRES,

INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST ONCE EACH WEEK
Failure to maintain correct inflation pressure may result in improper vehicle handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury. Therefore, inflation pressures should be checked at least once each week and always prior to long distance trips.

Please refer to your authorized Michelin Truck Tire Retailer, business.michelinman.com, or MICHELIN MyTechXpert app
(scan QR code on page 13 with your mobile device) for detailed information on axle loads and appropriate cold inflation pressures.

Pressures should be checked when tires are cold; in other words, before they have been driven on. The ideal time to check tire pressures is early morning. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires to heat up and pressure to increase.

Never bleed air from hot tires. Bleeding air from hot tires could result in under inflation.

Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures. Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires.

If your pressure check indicates that one of your tires has lost pressure of four pounds or more, look for signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that may account for the pressure loss.

Any tire suspected of having been run flat or run at very low pressure (less than 80% of normal operating pressure) should not be re-inflated without careful inspection of the entire tire.
5 INSPECT YOUR TIRES DAILY — IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE

TO THE TIRES OR WHEELS TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED

MICHELIN RETAILER AT ONCE

HAZARDS
Driving over potholes, curb, glass, metal, rocks, wood debris and the like, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoidable contact with such hazards should prompt a thorough tire inspection.

If you see damage to your tires or wheels, replace with a spare and immediately visit a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer for advice.

DO NOT DRIVE UNNECESSARILY ON A TIRE
OR WHEEL WITH ANY VISIBLE DAMAGE.

INSPECTION
Always examine your tires for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which may be caused by misalignment or underinflation. If any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer at once. Use of a damaged tire could result in rapid pressure loss and sudden tire destruction. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires experience a sudden pressure loss can lead to an accident.

All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high speeds as well as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on surfaces which are in poor condition, and off-road use. Surfaces with holes and rocks or other objects can damage tires and cause vehicle misalignment.

When driving on such surfaces, drive carefully and slowly, and before driving again at normal or highway speeds, examine your tires for any damage, such as cuts, bulges, penetrations, unusual wear patterns, etc.

SERVICE LIFE RECOMMENDATION
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, Michelin recommends having all Truck and Bus tires, including spare tires, inspected regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. For tires that have been in service 5 years or more, it is recommended that they be inspected at least once per year by a qualified tire specialist. More frequent tire inspections are recommended for vehicles that may sit for prolonged periods of time without road usage. Some examples include motorhomes, school buses, emergency vehicles, military vehicles, and trailers.

Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’ visual condition and inflation pressure, but also of any change in dynamic performances such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be an indication that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent tire failure.

For consumers who choose to operate Truck and Bus tires beyond the tire’s warranted life, Michelin recommends that any tires that are 10 years or more from the date of manufacture (DOT), including spare tires, be replaced as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear limit.
6 For tires that were fitted on an original equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), follow the vehicle manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations when specified. Michelin North America, however, does not recommend operating any truck or bus tire after it reaches 10 years of age, based upon the date of manufacture.

WEAR BARS
Michelin Truck Tires contain “Wear Bars” in the grooves of the tire tread which show up when only 2 ⁄ 32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread is remaining. At this stage, tires must be replaced. Tires worn beyond this stage are dangerous.

Some jurisdictions may require the tires on the front axles of a bus, truck or truck tractor to have at least 4 ⁄ 32nds of an inch of tread depth remaining.

HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY

DAMAGE YOUR TIRES
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more difficult to avoid and, if contact is made, has a greater chance of causing tire damage than at lower speeds. Moreover, driving at high speeds reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

DO NOT DRIVE AT SPEEDS FASTER

THAN THE SPEED RATINGS FOR YOUR
TIRES. NEVER EXCEED LEGAL SPEED
LIMITS OR SPEEDS REASONABLE FOR THE DRIVING CONDITIONS.

If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the spare at once and visit a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer.

The maximum speed for operating Michelin Truck Tires is indicated on business.michelinman.com or MICHELIN MyTechXpert app (scan QR code on page 13 with your mobile device). This speed varies for each type of tire and depends on the type of application. Consult a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer for assistance in determining the maximum speed for your application.

Exceeding this maximum speed will cause the tire to build up excessive heat, which can cause tire damage that could result in sudden pressure loss and rapid tire destruction. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires experience sudden pressure loss can lead to an accident, property damage, and personal injury.

In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions.
7 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TRACKING, AND BALANCING ARE

IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND ACHIEVING MAXIMUM

MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES

DO NOT DRIVE ON UNEVENLY WORN, OUT
OF ALIGNMENT, OR UNBALANCED TIRES.

CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE

EACH MONTH
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, your vehicle may be out of alignment. This condition not only shortens the life of your tires but also adversely affects the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If you detect irregular wear, have the alignment of the wheels and the parallelism of the axles checked immediately. Also check to see that your tires are properly inflated.

For optimum tire life and performance, the front end alignment on vehicles equipped with Michelin Truck Tires should be in accordance with the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer.

Care should be taken to ensure tire/wheel concentricity to avoid potential issues with imbalance. It is recommended that you have your tires and wheels dynamically balanced. Tires and wheels which are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a bumpy ride and irregular tire wear.

DO NOT OVERLOAD — DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED

TIRE IS DANGEROUS
DO NOT DRIVE ON OVERLOADED TIRES. DRIVING
ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS.

The maximum load rating marked on the tire sidewall of any truck tire is based on a specific maximum speed of operation. For complete information on allowable loads for the tires in your application, consult business.michelinman.com, MICHELIN MyTechXpert (scan QR code on page 13 with your mobile device), or a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer.

Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that may cause sudden tire destruction, property damage and personal injury.

In the case of dual mounted tires, if one of the tires is run underinflated or flat then the other tire will become severely overloaded which could lead to tire failure. “Limping in” is illegal and should never be attempted.

TIRE MIXING
DO NOT DRIVE IMPROPERLY MIXED TIRES.

FOUR WHEEL TRUCKS
For best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel positions. If only two Michelin radial truck tires are mounted with two non-radial tires, the radial tires should be mounted on the rear axle.
8 Before mixing different types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s manual for its recommendations.

It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s manual when mixing, matching or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may require special precautions.

VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN FOUR WHEEL POSITIONS
For best performance, it is strongly recommended that radial and non- radial tires not be mixed in a dual fitment.

TIRE ALTERATIONS
DO NOT DRIVE ON ALTERED TIRES.

Do not make or allow to be made any alteration to your tires. Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage which can result in an accident. Tires which become unserviceable due to alterations such as, but not limited to, truing, addition of balancing or sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressings containing petroleum distillates, are excluded from warranty coverage.

IMPROPERLY RETREADED AND/OR REPAIRED TIRES ARE

DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE TIRE DESTRUCTION,

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY

DO NOT DRIVE ON IMPROPERLY
RETREADED OR REPAIRED TIRES.

Retreading and repairing of Michelin Truck Tires should be performed only by qualified personnel with proper equipment using the procedures contained in Michelin Retread and Repair manuals.

If any Michelin Tire sustains a puncture, take it to an authorized Michelin Tire Retailer to check for possible damage that may have occurred.

Plug-only repairs done on-the-wheel are considered improper and are therefore not recommended. Such repairs are not reliable and may cause further damage to the tire and may result in tire failure.

STORAGE
Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their outer surfaces from ozone and weather checking. As the tire rolls and flexes, the waxes and emollients continually migrate to the surface, replenishing this protection throughout the normal use of the tire. Consequently, when tires sit outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more), their surfaces become dry and more susceptible to ozone and weather checking, and the casing becomes susceptible to flat spotting.

Also serious problems occur with tube-type tires when mounted with water trapped between the tire and the tube. Due to pressurization, the liquid can pass through the inner liner and into the casing plies. For these reasons, tires should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean indoor environment. Failure to store tires in accordance with these instructions could result in premature aging of the tires and sudden tire failure. 9 When tires are stored, be sure they are placed away from sources of heat and ozone, such as hot pipes and electric generators. Be sure the surfaces on which tires are stored are clean and free from grease, petroleum products or other substances which could deteriorate the rubber. (Tires exposed to these materials during storage or driving could be subject to sudden failure.)

FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS TO

PREVENT TIRE DESTRUCTION, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND

PERSONAL INJURY
Regulations and recommendations published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) deal in detail with mounting and demounting of tires for trucks/buses. You should ensure that you are always in compliance with these regulations and recommendations. In addition, Michelin urges you to bear in mind the following considerations:

Tire changing can be dangerous and must be done by professionally trained persons using proper tools and procedures as specified by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA).

TIRE AND WHEEL SERVICING CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MUST BE

DONE ONLY BY TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PROPER TOOLS AND
PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

Tires should be mounted on wheels of the correct size and type which are in good, clean condition. Bent, chipped, or rusted wheels or rim components may cause tire damage and can also malfunction causing an accident.

All wheel components (i.e. flanges, lock rings, rim base, etc.) must match.

Be sure to check wheel manufacturer’s specifications.

When changing any tire, always deflate the tire before loosening any wheel or rim lugs. Always install new valve cores with new mountings.

FOR ALL MICHELIN TUBE-TYPE TIRES
TUBES: Always fit a new Michelin tube of the proper size in a new mounting. A tube through normal use will experience growth; therefore, if an old tube is re-used, there is a probability of creasing it with subsequent chafing and eventual failure of the tube causing tire damage. Michelin Tubes are made of butyl rubber and marked with the trade name “AIRSTOP®.” It is essential to use an “AIRSTOP®” tube with a Michelin ‘X®’ Tire. These tubes are made with an overlap splice which is stronger than the butt splice used in many other tubes. The use of other tubes, not designed for Michelin ‘X ®’ Radial Tires, could result in tube failure causing tire damage.
10 FLAPS: Always install a new Michelin Flap when you install a new tire.

After a limited time the flap will develop a set to match the tire and wheel in which it is fitted; therefore, it will not exactly match a new tire/wheel combination.

FOR ALL MICHELIN TIRES
LUBRICANT: Always use a proper lubricant when mounting tires. Use only an approved tire mounting lubricant. Never use anti-freeze, silicones or petroleum-based lubricants. Do not allow excess lubricant to run down and collect inside the tire.

SAFETY CAGE: Always use a safety cage or other OSHA approved restraining devices when inflating a truck tire. Ensure that the safety cage is large enough to accommodate wide base tires when inflating Michelin X One Tires. Never stand over the tire or in front of the valve when inflating. Use an inline gauge and stand to the side. Before final inflation, check the assembly carefully for signs of weakness or irregularities.

VALVE CAPS: It is essential that all valves be fitted with pressure-sealing metal valve caps, which are the PRIMARY seal of the valve, to avoid leaks.

After mounting, check the assemblies for leaks. When wheel assemblies are mounted on a vehicle, be sure that the valves do not touch the brake drums or any mechanical part of the vehicle.

DUAL MOUNTING: Tires mounted in duals must be matched so that the maximum difference between the diameters of the tires does not exceed 1 ⁄ 4 inch. Failure to properly match dual tires will result in the tire with the larger diameter carrying a disproportionate share of the load which can cause sudden tire destruction, property damage and personal injury.

Proper dual spacing must be provided to prevent the tires from rubbing together and to allow for the flow of cooling air. For information on the minimum dual spacing required for a particular tire/wheel fitment, visit business.michelinman.com, MICHELIN MyTechXpert app (scan QR code on page 13 with your mobile device), or a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer.

PREPARATION OF WHEELS AND RIMS
Prior to fitment, wheel assemblies should be thoroughly inspected for cracks, warpage, deformation of flanges, side rings, lock rings, etc. The condition of the stud holes on wheels should also be checked. If any of these conditions are discovered, the wheel should be discarded. All burrs, welds, hammer dents, etc., that are present on the tire side of the rim must be made smooth with a file and/or emery cloth. Remove rust with a wire brush and apply a rust inhibiting paint. Make sure the tires are being mounted on the correct wheel size and type. The wheels and rim components should be in good condition and clean.
11 Michelin X ONE TIRE

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

ALL DRIVERS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN
X ONE TIRES SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

PRESSURE MAINTENANCE
Drivers have commented that an underinflated Michelin X One Tire is more likely to be detected with a simple visual inspection than duals.

However, pressure is difficult to gauge visually even for the most experienced driver. Drivers should always use a properly calibrated gauge when verifying the pressure of a Michelin X One Tire and should not rely on the aspect of the tire. If the tire is 20% below the recommended pressure, it must be considered flat, removed and inspected for punctures or other damage. Failure to do so may cause tire failure.

VEHICLE HANDLING
Drivers have commented that the wide, stable footprint of the Michelin X One Tire can provide the feel of a much more stable truck compared to traditional dual tires. Most Michelin X One fitments allow the track of the tractor and trailer to be widened. However, drivers should not let the outstanding handling of the Michelin X One Tire give them a false sense of stability in curves. Drivers should always respect all posted speed limits regardless of tire fitment. Failure to do so may cause vehicle to tip.

RAPID PRESSURE LOSS TECHNIQUES
Extensive testing has shown that rapid pressure loss on a Michelin X One Tire will not compromise the stability and behavior of the vehicle.

However, with one tire on each axle end, the loss of pressure will allow the wheel and axle end to drop and possibly contact the road surface.

To avoid additional damage to the tire, wheel and axle due to tire/wheel lock-up and brake drag, drivers should be encouraged to decelerate gradually through down shifting, use of trailer brake (when appropriate) or by pumping the brakes during the initial phase of deceleration to allow some rotation of the assembly. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the tire, wheel, axle components and vehicle. 12 MICHELIN MyTechXpert
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Any time you see damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local Michelin Truck Tire Retailer listed in the dealer locator on business.michelinman.com at once. If further assistance is required, contact:

In the United States
Call: 1-888-622-2306

Or Write: Michelin Consumer Care
P.O. Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
REMEMBER . . . TO AVOID DAMAGE TO
YOUR TIRES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT:
• Check tire pressures at least once each week when tires are cold
• Maintain the proper pressure in the tires for the load being carried
• Do not underinflate
• Do not overload
• Do not overinflate
• Drive at moderate speeds, observe legal speed limits
• Avoid driving over potholes, obstacles, curbs or edges of pavement
• If you see any damage to a tire, replace with a spare and visit a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer at once
• If you have any questions, contact a Michelin Truck Tire Retailer
business.michelinman.com
Michelin North America, Inc.

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Michelin North America, Inc.

Response to:

City of Fresno
Fresno Area Express

Request for Proposal No. B12502217
Contract for Radial Tire Leasing Services

DUE DATE 6/17/2025 @ 3PM PST

ORIGINAL COPY

Michelin North America, Inc.

One Parkway South
Greenville, SC 29615

Michelin Fleet Solutions

Contact Sheet for
City of Fresno, Fresno Area Express

Fleet Solutions E-mail
[email protected]

Website
www.michelintruck.com

Fleet Solutions Phone
1-855-MFS-TIRE (637-8473)

Fleet Solutions Fax
1-866-866-7964
Ana Maria Garcia Salcedo
BDM -Key Account Manager
Phone : (503) 569-3716
[email protected]

Eric Blakeney
Ops Support Business Manager
Phone: (843) 908-2881
[email protected]

Dan O’Brien
Ops Support Contract Manager
Phone: (864) 546-8793
[email protected]

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC
Michelin Fleet Solutions, Tire Leasing (“MFS”)
One Parkway South
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001
Phone: 1-864-458-5000

June 17
th , 2025

City of Fresno
Attn: Tamra Torrence
2223 "G" Street
Fresno, CA, 93706

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal No. B12502217

Michelin Fleet Solutions has read the invitation in its entirety and is able to execute all aspects of the Scope of Work, including insurance requirements.

Yours sincerely,

Ana M Garcia Salcedo
Key Account Manager, Michelin Fleet Solutions, Michelin North America Phone: 1-864-546-8793 Fax: 1-866-866-7964
[email protected]

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicate d to enhancing its customers’ mobility, and sustainably; designing and distributing the most in novative tires, services and solutions for its customers’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing hi gh-technology materials that serve a variety of industries.

Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture hi gh-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobil ity, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This span s from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to reco mmending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North A merica, Inc. has approximately 23,500 employees and operates thirty-six production facili ties in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).

Michelin has been operating tire leases for 50+ yea rs in Europe and 30+ years in North America and currently has about 34,0 00 vehicles on contract.

Additionally, Michelin has been servicing large nat ional accounts for over 50+ years in North America with integrity and professionalism.

Michelin has a history of innovation, including the introduction of the radial bus and truck tire to North America and it continues to be the leader in radial tire technology for all vehicles.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Top Tire Manufacturer on Fortune 2021 “World’s
Most Admired Companies” list
• Michelin continues to hold more J.D. Power Awards
than all other tire manufacturers combined. 103 tot al
J.D. Power awards since the study began in 1989,
four times more than all competitors combined.
• LEED Gold certification for Southeast Distribution
Center
• Fortune Global 500

QUALIFICATIONS
In North America, Michelin Fleet Solutions (“MFS”) has been operating lease and service contracts for over 30 years and as such has a great deal of experience. We believe that our quality approach to Customer Service and our strivi ng to achieve true service excellence in everything that we offer to the Customer is helping us to achieve this business expansion.

Michelin is also financially stable. Michelin delivered segment operating income of €3.4 billion in 2024 and generated a free cash flow of €2.2 billion , demonstrating its ability to adapt to uncertain market conditions.

A sample of Michelin’s current Customers are shown below.

City Customer Vehicles End Date Contract
Value
Newark, NJ New Jersey Transit 2,200 08/31/2025 27m
Denver, CO Regional Transportation District 1,113 12/31/2026 11m Boston, MA Massachusetts Bay Tran. Authority 1,092 5/30/2025 10m Miami, FL Miami-Dade Transit 915 10/31/2026 12m
Minneapolis, MN Metro Transit 877 12/31/2028 11m
Spokane, WA Spokane Transit Authority 193 11/30/2028 3m Palms Spring ,CA Sunline Transit Agency 139 7/31/2026 2m Michelin maintains lease or purchase agreements with various other passenger transportation customers, including transit and motor coach operators, and sells approximately 250,000 tires annually in this sector. References are found in the proposal forms.

Michelin’s proposed personnel related to this contr act can be found below in the section titled “Key Personnel.” Together, the Michelin team that w ill be key to this project has nearly 200 years of experience in commercial tire products and services. Each member of the team has diverse knowledge and experience related to aspects of the project; together the team has vast experience in all elements necessary for the successful completion of the contract.

KEY PERSONNEL
All personnel listed below are either employed full -time by Michelin or contractually obligated to the firm and available for the duration of the project at the person-hour level shown. This section details personnel, organization, qualifications, resumes, availability, and location as requested in the RFP.

Nikki Nordhus – MFS Director
Location: Greenville, SC
Mrs. Nordhus has more than 20 years of commercial t ire and dealer experience with Michelin North America, with specific expertise Tru ck and Bus Tire sales, management and is a certified HR Business Partner. Recognized as a strong coach and leader who develops individuals both in a direct and indirect reporting relationship. She has extensive expertise in client needs analysis with a consultative approach. Mrs. Nordhus currently serves as MFS Director.

Joe Hendricks – Operations Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC
Mr. Hendricks has been with Michelin for 10 years. He has 20 years of commercial tire service and management. He has been a Key Account M anager in the Michelin Government Sales Department and in the past years h as been the National Operation Manager for Michelin Fleet Solutions M1 and M2 acco unts. His experience includes operations, sales, and account management.

Jeffrey Ramirez – Area Operations Manager
Location: Northern- Central Valley California

Mr. Ramirez has been with Michelin for six years, d uring which he has held roles as a Fleet Operator, Site Manager, and currently as an A rea Operations Manager.

Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to severa l key accounts, including New Jersey Transit, MV Transit, San Francisco Metropoli tan Transit, and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Mr. Ramirez has consisten tly demonstrated the technical expertise and leadership required to execute and im plement scopes of work across large-scale operations. He is also a TIA-certified Commercial Tire Service Technician (300)

Harold Willis– Site Manager
Location: Northern- Central Valley California
Mr. Willis has been with Michelin for four years, serving as both a Fleet Operator and, for the past three years, as a Site Manager. In his rol e as Site Manager, he has demonstrated a strong grasp of scopes of work and c onsistently applies effective methodologies to lead his team in successfully comp leting tasks while delivering exceptional customer service. Mr. Willis is also a TIA-certified Commercial Tire Service Technician (200).

Ana Garcia – Business Development Manager
Location: Northern- Central Valley California
Mrs. Garcia has been with Michelin for over 20 year s, holding various roles in Sales and Marketing. With more than a decade of experience in the commercial tire segment, she served as an Account Manager on the Michelin Nation al Account Team, where she provided service and consultation to major fleets a cross the Western United States In 2022, she transitioned to the Michelin Fleet Soluti ons (MFS) leasing team and currently works as a BDM.

Eric Blakeney – Operations Support Manager
Location: Greenville, SC
Mr. Blakeney has been with Michelin for 13 years. H e has experience in commercial tire manufacturing, customer service, and commercial tir e services to include offers such as ONCall, Tire Care, and Energy Guard. Mr. Blakeney i s currently responsible for the Business Team within Michelin Fleet Services.

Dan O’Brien – Operations Support Contract Manager
Location: Greenville, SC
Mr. O’Brien has been with Michelin for 15 years. He has spent the last 3 years as a Contract Manager for Michelin Services and Solution s. He has experience with contract management, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, tire ordering, original equipment manufacturers, and TyreCheck. Dan is the primary co ntact assigned for all items related to contract administration.

Steven Villa –Operations Support Business Analyst
Location: Greenville, SC
Mr. Villa has been with Michelin for 8 years. The f irst 4 years of his career were spent at Michelin Tweel Facility, where he held positions of Classpector, and CVR/RFL Operator.

Steven has been with the Services and Solutions tea m since 2020, and is the primary contact assigned for all items related to billing.

Douglas Wilkie–MFS Business Insights Analyst
Location: Greenville SC
Mr. Wilkie is a dedicated account analyst who will serve as the primary contact for FAX on administrative items, reporting, billing issues, etc.

Engineering Resources
Michelin North America's Truck Product Line include s a Technical Field Engineering Group for field technical support wherever needed. This large group offers geographical and specific detailed assistance. They are technical experts wit h extensive industry experience. Additionally, Michelin has a dedicated quality team for the Truck Product Line that checks product and service quality using the Michelin Quality System a nd collaborates with the technical tire design team for additional expertise when needed.

ORGANIZATION CHART

FAX
Partnership
Director,
Michelin Fleet Solutions
Nikki Nordhus
Operations Support
Manager
Michael Joyce
Pam Choiniere
Operations
Manager
Joe Hendricks
Operations Business
Analyst
Steve Villa
Operations Support
Analyst
Douglas Wilkie
Other Michelin Support
Michelin Dealer and
Retread Technologies
Truck Product Line
Quality Assurance
Safety &
Environment

Field Engineering
Services
Key Account Manager
Ana M Garcia
Michelin Fleet Solutions
Purchasing &
Supplier Diversity
Personnel &
Employee Services
Area Operations
Manager
Jeffrey Ramirez
+
Site Manager
Harold Willis

1 Tire Technician
On Site
Services
Key
As Needed On/Off Site
Contract Manager
Dan O’Brien
Operations
Support Manager
Eric Blakeney

WORK PLAN
Michelin’s goal is to ensure a smooth and worry-fre e tire management program for our customers. We will prove our ability to do this wit h integrity and professionalism. Below please find Michelin’s proposed approach to Fresno Area Express tire leasing program.

Contract Set Up & Start Up

Michelin Fleet Solutions (MFS) has worked with many accounts like Fresno Area Express (FAX) for the past years and our team is familiarized with the scope of work.

Based on the current expected schedule, the main steps for the continuation of the FAX account would be as follows:

1. Pre-start up review with FAX’s management team t o discuss the operation, re-introduce the key personnel that would be involved in the account.

2. Order for any new equipment/supplies needed.

3. Update Forecast to ensure continued tire supply requirements.

4. We will work with set standards in the Michelin retread plant to guarantee casings retread with the MFS standards.

5. Retain current personnel and/or re-train on-site personnel as needed.

6. Update on-site “Operations Manuals” holding all policies and procedures for operations.

Operationally, Michelin always delivers consistent Service using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Best Practices that are publ ished in the “Operations Manual.” The “Operations Manual” is a reference document that is kept at the Customers site (and the Customer may receive a copy if asked) and it al lows the Service Technician, or anyone else to refer Michelin’s Operational Methods. The manuals consist of both SOP’s and Customer Specific documents.

7. Inspect current equipment and install new equipm ent on-site if needed.

8. Refamiliarize Fresno Area Express’s staff in Mic helin’s approach to Tire Leasing program (if needed).

9. Take receipt of initial tires (if required and d ependent on current stock).

10. Start-up review meeting with Fresno Area Expres s to discuss the start-up, including successes, outstanding items to be addressed, etc. (if needed).

11. Set work schedules to ensure personnel are work ing when the majority of buses are available. Schedules can be adjusted at the request of Fresno Area Express.

Daily Operations

• Daily operations will be run with 1 On-Site Servic e Technician and an Account Manager. • All assigned technicians will be trained and certi fied under the Michelin Certification program to ensure they can meet all OSHA requirements.
• Contract administration will be administered & con trolled by MFS Operations Support.

MFS will supply any needed equipment and supplies f or tire service to ensure maximum vehicle uptime and uninterrupted service.
• The MFS Field operations Manager will be Fresno Ar ea Express’s point of contact for any questions or concerns. Problems/issues will be escalated through the management hierarchy as/if necessary.

• Contract administration will be administered & con trolled by MFS Operations Support.

MFS will supply any needed equipment and supplies f or tire service to ensure the highest vehicle uptime and uninterrupted service.
• Most tire installations on buses, tire rotations a nd air calibration will be done ensuring tires are above required pull points, tread depths are matching, and all tires are above pull points, 4/32 on the steer and 2/32 on the driv e. Tire Technicians must do tire changes and/or rotations on a minimum of five buses per night and inspect at least 8-10 vehicles on the same shift, in order to ensure all vehicles are inspected monthly. • Inspections can also be enhanced with an automated system. If Fresno Area Express approves the installation of a ride-over reader, drivers could simply drive over it, allowing the system to automatically detect tread wear and p ressure anomalies. This data would alert our team to any buses requiring immediate attention."

Michelin currently uses a software that allows our tire Technicians to record all operations performed from inspections, to tire services. This system uses handheld devices, which the technicians use to capture tire movement activities, complete fleet inspections, and plan service orders.

The system uses Bluetooth air pressure and treads d epth gauges that allow the technicians to complete a fleet inspection on hand-held unit and a utomatically captures and feeds the information into the cloud-based system. Fresno Are a Express is also able to appoint management personnel who can receive inspection res ults as the inspections are completed and synchronized from the handheld devices.

Data retention:

The contracted vehicles will be monitored on information systems operated by Michelin. All data in these systems is property of Michelin.

Proposed Products
Michelin is proposing the following products:

• New tire 315/80R22.5
o Two products could be installed: XZA2 Energy and/ or X INCITY Energy Z.

The Michelin 315/80R22.5 tire is specifically designed for use with 9-inch wheels. If Fresno Area Express (FAX) buses require 8.25-inch wheels, Michelin can recommend a Michelin alternative tire that meets performance and safety standards. If that is the case, please provide vehicle placard information including Gross Axle We ight Rating (GAWR) for each axle. This information will help us confirm compatibility and provide the most suitable tire recommendation for your fleet.

• New Tire 305/70R22.5

Michelin tires offered for this contract exceed all Federal and State requirements, are accepted, and offered at all major vehicle manufacturers.

• Michelin Retread Technologies (“MRT”)

All casings and used tires at Fresno will be sent to Purcell Tire in Fresno CA, one of our MRT Franchisees in Central Ca lifornia, who will be able to collect, retread, repair and delive r retreads back to Fresno Area Express on a regular basis.

All Michelin Retread facilities follow the same ret read manufacturing process and are monitored by Michelin Headquarters in North America.

The below video is a virtual tour of a Michelin Ret read Technologies (“MRT”) facility, illustrating the highly controlled process overseen by Michelin. Michelin’s stringent and structured process ensures quality that customers have come to expect from the Michelin brand. In the Western US, several contracts permit the use of retreads, demonstrating their safety. For your reference, 80% of airplanes in the US utilize retreads.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL79BCC1FB9144CA60&si=awE-g90JC5ceK3Ux

By reusing and retreading tires at least once, we c an significantly reduce the number of scrapped tires going to landfills and minimize the environmental footprint. Retreading requires fewer materials; while producing a new tire needs t wenty-two gallons of oil, a retread only requires seven gallons. Additionally, retreads do not need steel and use less oil overall.

*retread.org/learn-more

• Retread design

Tire Branding

All tires/retread will be individually branded on both sides with a specific serial number which will be used to capture all activities relating to any given tire.

Inventory

The Fresno Area Express inventory will be forecast using a 4-month rolling forecast. This will ensure product availability. Tire orders will be ma de monthly and the 4-month rolling forecast will be adjusted as needed.

Tire orders and availability will be monitored by t he Services Operations Account Analyst and the Site Operations Manager to ensure prompt delive ries. Michelin’s Area Operations Manager and field operations manager will define minimum/maximum stock levels, re-order points and re- order quantities for locations, as necessary.

Michelin does not experience supply issues in the n ormal course of its leasing business since Michelin’s leasing department, MFS (Michelin Fleet Solutions), has “Priority” status on the availability of new product from our plants.

Training Procedures & Certifications

Michelin creates customer specific documentation for every account to ensure that expectations are met or exceeded. Training sessions occur as nee ded to ensure that there is a full understanding of the Customer’s requirements. Addit ionally technical personnel receive all required training and certifications (TIA, Michelin , Forklift, Machinery, etc.) necessary to ensure full practical knowledge of the specific requirements of a transit tire operation.

Operations Manuals

Operationally, Michelin delivers consistent Service using Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP’s”) and Best Practices that are published in the “Operations Manual.” The “Operations Manual” is a reference document that is kept at the Customers site (and the Customer may receive a copy if asked) and it allows the Service Technicians, FAX personnel, or anyone else to refer Michelin’s Operational Methods. The manual s consist of both SOP’s and Customer Specific documents. Michelin would be happy to provide further information on this if required by FAX at any time.

Tire Industry Association Certification

Michelin has long been a proponent of using the Tir e Industry Association (TIA) Certification Program to certify its staff and has many TIA certi fied employees within the organization. All Michelin tire technicians working currently at FAX have at least a TIA 200 certification.

Michelin Service Technician Certification

In addition to the above, Michelin has also impleme nted a Michelin Transit Certification Program, which is derived from the TIA training, bu t concentrates specifically on the tools and equipment used on the Customer’s property, the spec ific tires and pressures used on the property and the specific regulations applied to th e Customer’s application. This certification is administered by a trainer who has been trained to T IA CTS-300 Certified Commercial Tire Service Technician level.

Reporting

Michelin can provide mutual agreed reports. Some examples include the following:

Vehicle Inspection Report:

This report provides details like bus number, tread depth, and Psi per tire. Once the Tire Technician inspects the bus, the system has notific ations that will trigger service requests on units that require service. The technicians are als o able to capture tire condition observations that may not have been triggered by rules.

After each inspection section is completed, selecte d users can receive automated emails/reports containing details such as a summary of vehicles inspected, vehicles with needs, and vehicles with needs that need to be addressed immediately.

Inventory Report:

Michelin will conduct a complete stock audit or inv entory fleet once a quarter and will provide a report of this inventory to Fresno Area Express. Th is report will include bus numbers, tire serial numbers, rolling position all buses; the report will also contain tires located in stock at each shop including the brake or maintenance shop. The report will also document all tires removed from service during the previous quarter.

Additional reports can be made available as required by Fresno Area Express.

Invoicing Procedures

Each month, after mileage is received from the cust omer, the Michelin account analyst updates the data management system and creates billing reports as requested by Fresno Area Express.

The business analyst checks these files and generat es a monthly invoice, detailing tire size, miles, contractual mileage rate, and billed amount. Services are listed separately for monthly services and refurbishments. The invoice and suppor ting reports are then sent to FAX's assigned billing contact.

Accident/Incident Reporting & Drug & Alcohol Testing

All MFS personnel are part of the MFS Safety Commit tee and are briefed monthly on safety procedures and accident/incident reporting procedures. Each MFS Technician has a daily safety checklist which must be completed to ensure workpla ce safety standards and cleanliness are maintained. All MFS service personnel are subject to random DOT Drug and Alcohol testing.

Regular Review Meetings

We would schedule regular Account Review Meetings with Fresno Area Express’s Management to ensure that we are meeting their expectations. B usiness review meetings would take place between designated representatives of FAX and the M ichelin management to ensure problems/issues are addressed promptly before they become major and to share successes.

Fresno City CouncilOctober 16, 2025

Fresno City Council
October 16, 2025