Clamp, hose, 1/2" to 29/32" -REF 2096741

Dallas County, through the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART), is procuring a hose clamp sized 1/2" to 29/32" (Reference 2096741). This is a straightforward goods procurement with a posted date of January 14, 2026, and a response due date of January 19, 2026, providing bidders with a five-day window to submit their proposals. The deliverable is a single component item—a hose clamp meeting the specified dimensional requirements—with no apparent ancillary services or complex implementation requirements. Sellers must warrant that all supplies are of merchantable quality, fully comply with specifications, and are covered by the most favorable commercial warranties provided to any customer. Key delivery requirements are essential to the contract, with the seller's failure to meet delivery schedules constituting grounds for rejection and default termination. The seller bears the risk of loss during transit unless the loss results from DART's negligence, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. No specialized qualifications, certifications, or evaluation criteria beyond standard compliance with purchase order terms and conditions are indicated in the procurement documents.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on organization types eligible to respond, suggesting this is open competition. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Dallas County, and DART reserves the right to make modifications through written change orders, with sellers required to submit any claims for equitable adjustment within 30 days of receiving a change order. Payment terms specify that invoices must be submitted in triplicate with the purchase order number, item description, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals, with payment due 30 days from invoice receipt or order receipt, whichever is later. The contract includes standard provisions requiring equal opportunity employment compliance, prohibition on assignment without prior written consent, and certifications related to foreign terrorist organizations and boycotts of Israel. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available procurement materials.