Tires and Tubes

Smith County, Texas awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires effective November 19, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract, designated as Term 26207427, was issued under the State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division framework. The awardee, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, will supply tires to Smith County's location at 200 East Ferguson, Room 414, Tyler, Texas 75702. The initial purchase order covers one tire unit at a unit price of $147.27, with a cumulative contract value of $147.

The procurement falls under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 86307 and qualifies for applicable sales tax exemptions as a state and local government purchase under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract type is structured as a term agreement, providing Smith County with a framework for tire purchases over the performance period. No annual value or total contract amount ceiling was specified in the award documentation; the documented cumulative value reflects only the initial purchase order transaction.