Tires and Tubes

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC on September 8, 2025, for the procurement of tires. The specific contract, identified as 26062260, covers the acquisition of a single tire with a unit price of $524.40, resulting in a total contract value of $524.00. This procurement is structured as a term contract, indicating potential future purchases under the same agreement.

The contract is set to run from the award date through June 30, 2027, providing the Texas Department of Public Safety with a defined period to leverage this tire supply arrangement. The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, includes a state and city sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), highlighting the government's tax-advantaged status for official state equipment acquisitions. The contract demonstrates a targeted procurement approach for specific vehicular maintenance needs within the Texas state government's transportation infrastructure.