Tires and Tubes

Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (K2273), a state entity based in Austin, Texas, awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the procurement of tires and tubes. The contract was awarded on December 4, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (PO No. 26208530) reflects a cumulative contract value of $1,593.20, covering one tire procured under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 86307 at a unit price of $1,593.20. The tire will be delivered to Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems' facility located at 2010 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, serves as the prime contractor for this procurement. The contract was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division under term contract number 863-C1. As a state entity, Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The term contract structure allows for additional tire purchases through June 30, 2027, based on Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems' operational requirements.