Contract 26301809

The Metro Transit Authority Harris County (K1018) in Houston, Texas awarded a purchase order to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the procurement of one tire under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Code 86305. The contract, designated 26301809, was awarded on July 15, 2026, with a total contract value of $2,245.92. The unit price for the tire is $2,245.92, with delivery required on the award date and zero days advance required notice. The State of Texas claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the property is being acquired for the exclusive use of a Texas political subdivision.

This purchase order represents a transaction under a statewide procurement arrangement and reflects a single-item acquisition of specialized equipment for the transit authority's operations. Given the Metro Transit Authority Harris County's mission and the nature of the procurement, performance of this contract occurs in Harris County, Texas. The straightforward delivery timeline and minimal administrative lead time suggest this was a routine equipment replacement requirement fulfilled through an established term contract mechanism.