Tires and Tubes

Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (K2273), a political subdivision of Texas located in Austin, awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires. The contract, designated as Term 26207545, was awarded on November 14, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The cumulative contract value is $1,249.04, covering one tire unit at a unit price of $1,249.04. The prime contractor, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The purchase order was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division and includes applicable sales tax exemptions under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).

The tire procurement is classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 86305 and is designated for delivery to Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems at 2010 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702. As a state entity, the State of Texas maintains exemption from Federal Excise Taxes except as specifically noted within the contract terms. The relatively modest contract value and single-unit quantity suggest this represents a routine operational procurement within the organization's transportation maintenance and equipment supply requirements.