2-How to do Business with DART pamphlet.pdf

This document is a procurement guide for businesses interested in working with DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), a public transportation authority committed to diverse and competitive procurement practices. DART seeks a wide variety of products and services across multiple categories including business services (custodial, landscaping, technology, marketing), capital projects (buses, rail cars, maintenance contracts), construction and design projects, and material management for facilities and fleet support. The guide outlines DART's procurement philosophy, which emphasizes full and open competition, fair treatment of suppliers, prompt payment, and integrity in business dealings.

DART is specifically focused on providing opportunities for disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses (D/M/WBE) and local small suppliers. The organization offers robust support through its Outreach Division, including training workshops, quarterly site visits, and assistance in business development. Businesses can register for procurement opportunities through DART's e-Procurement network at https://suppliers.dart.org, with certification assistance available through the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA). The guide also encourages innovative ideas, providing an innovation portal for unsolicited proposals and emphasizing that businesses are a "crucial piece of DART's success."