Bolt M16-1. 5X45 - REF 2096408

Dallas County's Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is soliciting a procurement for BOLT M16-1.5X45, referenced as solicitation number 2096408. The specific procurement appears to be for a specialized bolt component, likely for transit infrastructure or maintenance equipment. The procurement is structured as a purchase order with specific terms and conditions governing the acquisition. The solicitation was posted on December 23, 2025, with a proposal due date of December 29, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window. Key deliverables include the precise bolt specification (M16-1.5X45), which must meet stringent quality standards including merchantable quality, suitability for intended use, and compliance with technical specifications. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, but the terms and conditions suggest a comprehensive review of technical compliance, delivery capability, and vendor qualifications.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the terms and conditions include important compliance requirements, such as equal opportunity employment standards and certification that the vendor does not appear on the Texas Comptroller's list of companies contracting with Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The vendor must also agree not to boycott Israel during the agreement term. While no specific award value is mentioned, the document suggests standard payment terms of net 30 days from invoice receipt. The contract will be governed by Texas law, with venue established in Dallas County, and the Authority is exempt from Texas state and local sales and use taxes. Vendors must submit invoices in triplicate and include detailed information such as purchase order number, item description, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals.