Tires and Tubes

Texas A&M University, through its procurement agency (Agency 711), has awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for tire procurement. The contract, identified as 26062353, was executed on September 3, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order covers one tire at a unit price of $257.04, with a total transaction value of $257.04, classified under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 86307.

The contract is tax-exempt under the Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and is specifically designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas or its political subdivisions. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as the prime contractor, with the initial tire to be shipped to a destination within the United States. The term contract structure suggests potential future purchases under the same contractual framework, though the specific volume and frequency of additional tire acquisitions are not detailed in the provided documentation.