Tires and Tubes

The City of Mercedes, Texas (M1085) awarded a term contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for the supply of tires. The contract, designated as Term 26208641, was executed on December 2, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The initial purchase order (26208641) reflects a unit price of $157.32 for one tire, resulting in an order value of $157.32. The contracting organization is the City of Mercedes, located in Mercedes, Texas 78570, which serves as both the billing and purchasing entity. The prime contractor, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

The contract falls under the broader category of tires and tubes and is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division. The transaction is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the property is being secured for exclusive use by a Texas political subdivision. The State of Texas is also exempt from all applicable Federal Excise Taxes except as otherwise noted in the contract terms. The term structure of this agreement establishes a framework for potential additional tire purchases through the specified completion date of June 30, 2027.