Harness, starter control, thermo -REF 2096656

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is procuring a Harness, Starter Control, Thermo component, referenced as item 2096656, through this purchase order opportunity in Dallas County, Texas. The procurement requires delivery of supplies that meet merchantable quality standards and are suitable for their intended use, with compliance to all referenced specifications and product descriptions mandatory. Sellers must demonstrate the ability to meet essential delivery timeframes and rates, as failure to deliver as specified constitutes grounds for order rejection and default termination. The contracting framework establishes strict acceptance and inspection protocols, with invoicing requirements mandating submission in triplicate that includes the purchase order number, item description, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. Payment terms are set at 30 days from invoice receipt or 30 days from order receipt, whichever is later. The opportunity was posted on January 11, 2026, with a proposal due date of January 14, 2026. Any changes to the order must be submitted in writing through the Contracting Officer, with cost or schedule impacts subject to equitable adjustment claims that must be filed within 30 days of receiving the change order.

The purchase order agreement includes standard contractual protections and compliance requirements applicable to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations noted in the available documentation. Sellers are required to comply with equal opportunity employment requirements, certifications regarding foreign terrorist organizations, and Israel boycott prohibitions as conditions of the contract. DART, as a Texas-based entity, is exempt from applicable taxes, and the agreement prohibits assignment of the contract without written consent from DART. Governing law is established as Texas law with exclusive venue in Dallas County. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendor information or technology integration requirements are specified. Prospective vendors should note that the abbreviated timeline between posting (January 11, 2026) and the due date (January 14, 2026) requires immediate action to submit compliant proposals.