Bus Depot Intercom Equipment

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is seeking to procure Bus Depot Intercom Equipment through a competitive bidding process for solicitation B-2092682. The procurement involves specific networking and communications hardware, including an Altelix weatherproof rack, a modular managed Ethernet switch, a Gigabit Ethernet module with PoE ports, an SFP module, and a Moxa power supply. The solicitation is specifically for Dallas County, Texas, with bids to be submitted electronically through the DART Bonfire portal by August 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time. The contract term is one year from the Notice to Proceed, with a required delivery timeline of 180 days from the notice. Bidders must provide unit pricing for the requested items and complete multiple forms including a business questionnaire, references, and financial information authorization. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and the procurement focuses on acquiring specialized intercom and networking equipment for bus depot communications infrastructure.

The solicitation has specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals, requiring 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Potential vendors must be certified through the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) and demonstrate good faith efforts in meeting diversity requirements. The vendor list provided includes a robust selection of potential suppliers across multiple NAICS codes, including Telephone Equipment (423690), Intercom System Equipment (334290), and Computer Peripheral Equipment (423430). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement offers opportunities for diverse businesses in technology, telecommunications, and transportation-related industries. Suppliers interested in participating must first register on the DART Supplier Portal at https://suppliers.dart.org, which involves creating a user account, providing company information, and selecting appropriate commodity codes. The procurement emphasizes full and open competition, with DART offering support through its Outreach Division to assist potential vendors in navigating the bidding process.