Tires and Tubes

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for tire procurement. The contract, identified as 26062179, was executed on September 4, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order covers a single tire at a unit price of $629.28, processed under the state's statewide procurement division and exempt from federal excise taxes per Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).

The contract represents a strategic sourcing initiative by the Texas Department of Public Safety to secure tire supplies through a competitively bid term contract. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as the prime contractor, providing tires to support the department's vehicle maintenance and operational requirements. The total contract value is currently identified at $629, with potential for additional purchases throughout the contract's performance period. The procurement is conducted under a tax-exempt status, leveraging the state's centralized procurement capabilities to optimize purchasing efficiency.