CYLINDER ASSY- DBL ACTING - ref 2097969

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is procuring a cylinder assembly, double-acting (reference 2097969) for the State of Texas. This procurement involves the supply of specialized mechanical equipment with delivery representing a critical component of the contractual obligation. The purchase order was posted on April 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 28, 2026, providing potential vendors a five-day window to submit proposals. Sellers must comply with all specifications and quality standards outlined in the purchase order, with supplies warranted to be of merchantable quality and suitable for their intended purpose. Delivery schedules are considered essential to the order, and sellers failing to meet specified delivery times and rates are subject to order rejection and potential default termination. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with risk of loss remaining on the seller until delivery and acceptance are complete. The Contracting Officer retains the authority to make written changes to the order, and sellers must submit claims for equitable adjustment within 30 days of receiving any change orders that impact costs or performance timelines.

The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular vendor classifications or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate and include the purchase order number, item numbers, descriptions, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals, with payment typically made 30 days from invoice receipt or order receipt, whichever is later. All applicable federal, state, and local taxes are to be included in the purchase price, and DART is exempt from Texas state and local sales and use taxes. The procurement documents do not specify an award value or budget range for this cylinder assembly procurement. Disputes arising from this procurement are subject to resolution through a structured appeals process under Texas law, with venue established in Dallas County.