Tires and Tubes

The Port of Houston Authority (K0011), a Texas political subdivision, awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires. The contract, designated 26189342, was awarded on October 29, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The contract value totals $1,462.80 for a single tire item classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 86305. The awardee, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and the materials are to be delivered to the Port of Houston Authority's facility located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, Texas 77029.

This procurement qualifies for Texas state and local sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the purchase is for the exclusive use of a state or local entity. The term contract structure indicates a framework agreement establishing pricing and conditions for potential future tire purchases over the performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (No. 26189342) was issued concurrent with the contract award on October 29, 2025, for a single tire unit at the established unit price of $1,462.80.