Tires and Tubes

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety (Agency 405) awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires. The contract, designated as Term 26208391, was awarded on December 5, 2025, with a contract period extending through June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26208391) reflects a single tire unit at a unit price of $157.32, resulting in an order value of $157.32. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC is headquartered at 200 Fourth Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee.

This term contract establishes a framework agreement for tire procurement under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 86305, enabling the Texas Department of Public Safety to order tires as needed throughout the contract period. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to the property being procured for exclusive use by the State of Texas or a Texas political subdivision. The contract structure allows for multiple purchase orders to be issued against the established agreement during the performance period.