Tires and Tubes

Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (K2273), a political subdivision located in Austin, Texas, awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires and tubes. The contract, designated as Term 26208435, was issued on December 2, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26208435) reflects a cumulative contract value of $1,365.60 for one tire unit procured under NIGP Code 86307. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, is the prime contractor. The tire is to be delivered to Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems at 2010 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702.

This procurement was executed under a sales tax exemption certificate pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), reflecting the exempt status of the purchasing agency as a Texas political subdivision. The State of Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes on this transaction, and no state or city sales tax applies. The contract structure as a term agreement indicates the potential for additional purchase orders beyond the initial award through the contract completion date of June 30, 2027.