Tires and Tubes

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ ITD) awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires. The contract, identified as 26062191, was issued on September 26, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order covers a single tire with a unit price of $759.80, resulting in a total contract value of $759.80, to be delivered to the TDCJ ITD Maintenance Depot located in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract is structured as a term contract, suggesting potential future purchases under the same terms and pricing. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. The contract was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, a Tennessee-based tire manufacturer, will serve as the prime contractor for this tire procurement initiative by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.