4-03 Exhibit B w Attachment.pdf

B-2086949

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)

(a) One Award (B-100.03A, AUG 04)

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

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

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

4. Descriptive Literature (B-100.13A, FEB 05) Attachment 1 to Exhibit B - Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Subconsultant(s)………………………………….3

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 Nine (9) Year Overhaul Slewing Ring Parts Used on DART’s Kinkisharyo Light Rail Vehicle Fleets 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) One Award (B-100.03A, AUG 04)

One contract award is anticipated under this solicitation. Multiple contract awards shall not be made.

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

Some items called for in this solicitation are specified by Brand Name Only; or by Brand Name(s) with a listing of salient characteristics (Brand Name or Equal Brand Name).

(1) Offers for items specified as "Brand Name Only" shall be accepted only for the brand names specified by the Authority.

(2) The brand name identifications associated with items described as "Brand Name or Equal Brand

Name" are not intended to be restrictive. The salient characteristics provided for each item 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.

(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.

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 show 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.

FORM 33.B (APR 2) PAGE 1 of 1 EXHIBIT B

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT

Attachment 1 to Exhibit B - Schedule of Subcontractor(s)/Sub-consultant(s)

Offerors shall provide information on all their prospective subcontractor(s)/sub-consultant(s) who submit bids/quotations in support of this solicitation. The contents of the form may be a factor used in determining an offeror's responsiveness.

Project Name: Nine (9) Year Overhaul Slewing Ring Parts Solicitation Number: B- 2086949 Name of Prime Contractor:

NAMES AND ADDRESS(ES) OF

SUBCONTRACTOR(S)/SUBCONSULTANT(S)

TYPE OF WORK TO BE

PERFORMED

CERT. SBC/SBE

OR CERT. DBE

SUBCONTRACTOR

DEMOGRAPHIC

DATA

(for research only)

TYPE OF WORK:

American Indian □

Asian □

Black □

Hispanic □ Native Hawaiian □

White □

2+ Races □

Male □

Female □

IF YES: DBE □

OR SBE □

AGE OF FIRM:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

TAX ID #:

CONTACT PERSON:

TYPE OF WORK:

American Indian □

Asian □

Black □

Hispanic □ Native Hawaiian □

White □

2+ Races □

Male □

Female □

IF YES: DBE □

OR SBE □

AGE OF FIRM:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

TAX ID #:

CONTACT PERSON:

TYPE OF WORK:

American Indian □

Asian □

Black □

Hispanic □ Native Hawaiian □

White □

2+ Races □

Male □

Female □

IF YES: DBE □

OR SBE □

AGE OF FIRM:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

TAX ID #:

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

TAX ID #:

CONTACT PERSON:

TYPE OF WORK:

AGE OF FIRM:

IF YES: DBE □

OR SBE □

American Indian □

Asian □

Black □

Hispanic □ Native Hawaiian □

White □

2+ Races □

Male □

Female □

Name/Title of Person completing this form:

Signature Date

PAGE of

DATE OF CERT.

__________: DBE

__________: SBE

DATE OF CERT.

____________: DBE

____________: SBE

DATE OF CERT.

____________: DBE

____________: SBE

DATE OF CERT.

____________: DBE

____________: SBE