Tires and Tubes

The State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the supply of tires. The contract, designated 863-C1, was awarded on December 30, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (26208325) reflects a unit price of $253.78 for one tire procured under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 86305, with delivery specified to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division Maintenance Depot in Huntsville, Texas.

This term contract establishes a framework agreement for tire procurement by the State of Texas, with the cumulative value documented at $253.00 based on the initial order. As a state purchase, the transaction is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and claims exemption from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract structure allows for additional tire purchases throughout the term period, supporting maintenance operations at the specified state facility.