BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 3/4", GRD. 8, YLW (BOX OF 100) - ref 2094458

Dallas County and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Authority are seeking to procure a specific hardware item: BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 3/4", Grade 8, Yellow, packaged in a box of 100 units, with reference number 2094458. The procurement opportunity was posted on September 5, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 10, 2025. The goods are a precise industrial hardware specification, likely intended for maintenance, infrastructure, or construction projects within the DART system or Dallas County operations. Vendors must comply with the detailed Purchase Order Terms and Conditions outlined in the attached documentation, which includes comprehensive guidelines for delivery, inspection, acceptance, and payment protocols. The procurement process requires vendors to submit triplicate invoices with specific documentation and adhere to strict quality standards, ensuring the bolts meet Grade 8 specifications and are of merchantable quality suitable for their intended use.

The contract opportunity appears to have several important legal and organizational restrictions. Vendors must certify they are not doing business with foreign terrorist organizations and are not boycotting Israel. The procurement favors equal opportunity employment practices and requires compliance with Texas state law, with any potential legal disputes to be resolved in Dallas County. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the terms suggest a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The document indicates DART is tax-exempt from Texas state and local sales taxes, which might impact pricing considerations. Though a specific award value is not provided, the procurement is for a standard industrial hardware item, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached Purchase Order Terms and Conditions to ensure full compliance with DART's comprehensive vendor requirements.