Tires and Tubes

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC has been awarded a term contract by Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (CARTS), a Texas state entity located in Austin. The contract, effective October 28, 2025, and extending through June 30, 2027, covers the supply of tires classified under NIGP Code 86307. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26189195) reflects a contract value of $1,365.60 for one tire unit at a unit price of $1,365.60. The contractor is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, while the purchasing organization and place of performance are both located in Austin, Texas.

This procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division and falls under the broader term contract framework designated as 863-C1. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the property being secured for exclusive use by the state entity. The term structure of this contract indicates the potential for additional tire purchases beyond the initial line item through the contract expiration date of June 30, 2027.