BOLT EXTERNAL TORX HEAD M16x 1. 5 x 100 (HUB) -REF 2096518

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is seeking to procure a specific mechanical component: BOLT EXTERNAL TORX HEAD M16x 1.5 x 100 (HUB), referenced as part number 2096518. This procurement is located in Dallas County, Texas, with a solicitation posted on December 30, 2025, and a response deadline of January 5, 2026. The procurement involves the acquisition of a specialized bolt with precise specifications, including external torx head design, metric threading (M16x1.5), and a 100mm length. The purchase order terms and conditions indicate a strict requirement for supplier compliance with detailed contractual specifications, emphasizing precise delivery timelines and quality standards. Suppliers must submit comprehensive invoices with specific documentation including purchase order number, item description, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The procurement process requires vendors to provide commercial warranties ensuring merchantable quality and specification compliance.

The contract opportunity appears to have several important qualifying conditions for potential vendors. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with equal employment opportunity provisions and certify they are not on the Texas Comptroller's list of companies contracting with foreign terrorist organizations. Additionally, vendors must verify that neither their company nor affiliated entities are engaged in boycotting Israel. The purchase order includes provisions for potential termination for default or convenience, with any disputes to be resolved through a two-tiered appeal process governed by Texas law and with venue specifically in Dallas County. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement follows standard municipal purchasing protocols with payment terms of net 30 days from invoice or order receipt. The contract also includes specific tax considerations, with the vendor responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and DART maintaining exemption from Texas state and local sales taxes.