B-2086343

33.B (11/25) Page 1 of 3 Exhibit B

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority

EXHIBIT B

SPECIAL SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS and CONDITIONS

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Purpose of Solicitation (B-100.01A, JAN 02)

2. Submission of Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Subconsultant(s) (B-100.23, SEP 03)

3. Evaluation and Basis for Award (B-100.03, JAN 02)

4. Descriptive Literature (B-100.13A, FEB 05) Attachment 1 to Exhibit B - Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Subconsultant(s)

1. Introduction and Purpose of Solicitation (B-100.01A, JAN 02)

(a) The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (the "Authority" or "DART") is a public transportation agency providing an assortment of transportation services to 13 cities in the Dallas, Texas, Metroplex.

Transportation services include bus, an electric light-rail system, a commuter rail line, high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, ride-share programs, curb-side services for the mobility impaired, and transit educational services.

(b) The Authority is seeking sealed offers from qualified firms or individuals interested in providing Miscellaneous Cooling Parts Used on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART’s) NABI CNG Bus Fleet on an “as needed basis,” as described in Exhibit I, Specifications.

2. Submission of Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Subconsultant(s) (B-100.23, SEP 03)

Each offeror should include a completed Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Subconsultant(s) form provided as Attachment 1 to Exhibit B with their offer. The contents of the form may be a factor used in determining an offeror's responsibility.

3. Evaluation and Basis for Award (B-100.03, JAN 02)

(a) Item Pricing/Potential Multiple Awards (B-100.03C, OCT 04)

Offerors may provide pricing for any one or more line items. Award of contract shall be made on an item-by-item basis. As such, multiple contract awards may be made

(b) Brand Name or Equal Brand Name Specifications (B-100.04B, OCT 04)

The items called for in this solicitation are identified by brand name with their respective salient characteristics. These brand name identifications are not intended to be restrictive. The salient characteristics provided are the minimum criteria that shall be acceptable to the Authority. Items offered must be the same brand names specified or different brand names that meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed. Offers for items that do not satisfy the required salient characteristics shall not be considered for award. The Authority reserves the right to determine if items meet or exceed the salient characteristics. Offers for "Equal Brand Name" items shall be considered for award if such items are clearly identified in the offer and are determined by the Authority to satisfy the stipulated salient characteristics.

(c) Estimated Quantities (B-100.05B, AUG 04)

The quantities specified in the Schedule are estimates only, are used as a basis for determining award of the contract(s) and are not hereby purchased.

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(d) Unit and Extended Pricing (B-100.08A, OCT 04)

Offerors shall insert the unit price and extended amount for each line item offered on the Schedule. If a line item is offered at “No Cost,” enter “No Cost” in the unit price column. Additionally, offerors shall calculate and insert the total price in the space provided on the Schedule.

(e) Identification of Manufacturer’s Name and Part Number

For each line on the Schedule the bidders shall clearly identify whether or not the bidder is providing the brand name and part numbers identified therein, or whether the bidder is submitting an “or equals” item.

See paragraph 3 (b) above and 4 below if “or equals” apply.

(f) Sample Requirements

Upon request, the Contractor agrees to supply at no cost to DART samples of the products proposed for testing prior to contract award. Samples will be available and submitted to DART within five (5) days of request, oral and/or written, by DART and will be returned at Contractor’s cost only on request from Contractor after testing is complete. Parts returned may not be in the same condition as originally sent to and received by DART. Function test (if required) is verification that the parts meet the manufacturer’s specification and/or performance requirements.

(g) Detailed Description of Supplies/Services Not in Schedule (B-100.12A, OCT 04)

Item descriptions in the Schedule are not intended as complete descriptions of the required supplies and/or services to be purchased under this solicitation. Complete descriptions are provided in the Specifications and/or Statement of Work exhibits in this solicitation document.

4. Descriptive Literature (B-100.13A, FEB 05)

(a) Bidders shall submit, along with the Schedule, descriptive literature for all items that are not described by specific manufacturer, and/or for items that the bidder is offering as an "Equal Brand Name."

Descriptive literature must be (1) received by the time specified in this solicitation for receipt of bids, and

(2) clearly marked to identify the specific item(s) of the bid to which it applies.

(b) "Descriptive literature" means information furnished, such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures that clearly shows an item’s characteristics, construction, or explains its operation.

(c) Descriptive literature is used to determine whether the item(s) offered comply with the solicitation requirements. It is used to identify details of the item(s) pertaining to such significant elements as: (1) design; (2) materials; (3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, and/or operation. Descriptive literature includes only that information required to determine the technical acceptability of the offered product. It does not include other information such as that used to determine a prospective contractor’s responsibility, or for maintaining the item(s).

(d) Failure of a bidder to submit descriptive literature on time, or failure of the descriptive literature to clearly show that the item(s) offered conform to the requirements of this solicitation shall result in rejection of the bid as nonresponsive.

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DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT

Attachment 1 to Exhibit B - Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Subconsultant(s) Offerors should provide information on all of their prospective subcontractor(s)/subconsultant(s) who submit bids/proposals in support of this solicitation (B-100.23A SEP 03).

Project Name: Miscellaneous Cooling Parts Used on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART’s) NABI

CNG Bus Fleet

Solicitation Number: B-2086343

Name of Prime Contractor: ________________________________________________________

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF

SUBCONTRACTOR(S)/SUBCONSULTANT(S)

TYPE OF WORK TO BE

PERFORMED

SMALL BUSINESS

FIRM

(Check all that apply) **For Informational

Purposes Only**

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX: E-MAIL:

TAX ID #:

CONTACT PERSON:

TYPE OF WORK:

AGE OF FIRM:

YES □

NO □

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX: E-MAIL:

. YES □

PHONE:

FAX: E-MAIL:

PHONE:

FAX: E-MAIL:

Name/Title of Person completing this form: ______________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________ Date_____________________