Automotive Parts and Repair for Light Duty Vehicles

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has awarded contract CTR078096 to Cochise Tires & Automotive LLC - Big O Tires, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, for automotive parts and repair services for light duty vehicles. The contract, executed on October 30, 2025, establishes a base labor rate of $149.87 per hour and includes provisions for shop supplies charged at 9.98% of retail cost, with a maximum of $52.36 per job. The contract does not include after-hours callout fees or optional towing services.

The contract term spans from October 31, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with an estimated annual value of $750,000 as part of a broader statewide procurement strategy to support automotive maintenance for government fleet vehicles. Cochise Tires & Automotive LLC is required to maintain comprehensive liability insurance, including $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability, $1,000,000 in workers' compensation coverage, and $100,000 in garage keepers liability. The procurement was authorized under a Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization, acknowledging the necessity of maintaining service continuity across various geographic locations within Arizona.