Tires and Tubes

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has been awarded a term contract by Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (CARTS) - K2273, the purchasing agency located in Austin, Texas. The contract covers the procurement of tires and tubes, with performance scheduled from December 31, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (No. 26208356) reflects a cumulative contract value of $2,409.80 for one unit of tires at a unit price of $2,409.80, with shipment designated for Austin, Texas.

The procurement was executed through the State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 86307. As a state political subdivision purchase, the transaction is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes in accordance with Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4). The term contract structure allows CARTS to procure additional tire and tube products from the awarded contractor throughout the contract performance period as operational needs arise.