Headlight assembly, w/led turn signal streetside (fleet 43) - REF 2097292

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is procuring a headlight assembly with LED turn signal for the streetside of Fleet 43 vehicles, referenced as REF 2097292. This is a straightforward goods procurement for transportation fleet maintenance and replacement parts. The successful vendor must supply headlight assemblies that meet DART's specifications and are suitable for the intended application on Fleet 43 vehicles. Deliverables include the physical headlight assemblies with integrated LED turn signals, and vendors must ensure all products meet merchantable quality standards and comply with referenced specifications. Key requirements include strict adherence to delivery timelines, as failure to meet specified schedules may result in order rejection and default termination, and submission of invoices in triplicate containing the purchase order number, item description, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The opportunity was posted on March 16, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 19, 2026, providing potential bidders with a three-day response window. Evaluation will be based on the vendor's ability to meet quality standards, delivery schedules, and pricing competitiveness relative to other qualified suppliers.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses in the available documentation. All vendors responding must certify that they are not identified on the Texas Comptroller's list of companies with foreign terrorist organization ties and must confirm that neither they nor their affiliated entities boycott Israel. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes, and any sales taxes included in invoices will be deducted from payment amounts. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or specific award values are disclosed in the procurement documents. Payment will be rendered within 30 days of invoice receipt or order receipt, whichever is later, and the agreement is governed by Texas law with venue in Dallas County. The Contracting Officer serves as the initial dispute resolution authority, with appeal rights available to the Authority.