Caliper-BK w/o pads FSS/RCS - REF 2096041

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) has issued a procurement opportunity for a brake caliper without pads, referenced as solicitation 2096041, located in Dallas County, Texas. The procurement is specific to the FSS/RCS program and focuses on acquiring specific automotive brake components. The purchase order serves as the exclusive agreement between DART and the selected vendor, with strict requirements for delivery timing and product compliance. Vendors must perform all necessary inspections and tests to substantiate compliance with technical specifications, ensuring the brake calipers meet precise quality standards. The procurement timeline indicates a posting date of December 2, 2025, with proposals due by December 5, 2025, creating a narrow three-day window for potential suppliers to respond. Key evaluation criteria will likely include product quality, delivery capabilities, pricing, and adherence to the detailed purchase order terms and conditions. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide commercial warranties ensuring the brake calipers are of merchantable quality and suitable for their intended use.

The procurement appears open to qualified vendors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though equal opportunity employment requirements are mandated. Vendors must certify they are not identified on the Texas Comptroller's list of companies with contracts to foreign terrorist organizations and agree not to boycott Israel during the contract term. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. While precise award values are not specified, the procurement suggests a standard commercial transaction for automotive parts. Potential suppliers must be prepared to submit invoices in triplicate, understanding that DART is exempt from Texas state and local sales taxes, and that payment will be processed within 30 days of invoice or order receipt. The agreement will be governed by Texas law, with any legal venue situated in Dallas County, and vendors must obtain prior written consent from the contracting officer to assign the order.