Purchase of Backpacks - 00000217349

The City of Dallas is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of backpacks under Informal Solicitation (IFS) 00000217349, with a submission deadline of April 28, 2026. Bids must be submitted online through the DallasCityHall.Bonfire platform, with delivery required to 1500 Marilla, 4AN, Dallas, TX 75201. All backpacks must be new, unopened, and in original manufacturer packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes permitted. Vendors must price all items as FOB delivery site, incorporating freight costs into their quoted prices. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor(s), retaining the right to make awards by individual line item or by lot. Pricing quotes must remain firm for thirty days following submission unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. The solicitation does not specify the exact quantity or specifications of backpacks required, but vendors must comply with minimum requirements as detailed in the solicitation documents and demonstrate their ability to meet delivery and quality standards.

The City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes, so vendors should not include these charges in their quotes. Vendors responding to this solicitation must complete and submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, disclosing any financial relationships or affiliations with City officers; non-compliance may result in disqualification from contract award consideration. Vendors must provide current insurance certificates documenting general liability and workers compensation coverage if work is performed on City property. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific budget ranges. The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and may disqualify vendors for collusion, fraudulent claims, financial instability, outstanding unpaid liabilities with the City, or non-compliance with non-discrimination provisions under Dallas City Code Chapter 15B for contracts exceeding specified thresholds.