Purchase of - Cardboard backers *210569

The City of Dallas, located in Dallas County, Texas, is seeking to procure cardboard backers through an informal solicitation (BID NO. BDZ23-00023128) with online bidding requirements via the Bonfire procurement portal. The procurement specifies delivery to 5310 Red Bird Center in Dallas, TX 75237, with all items considered FOB delivery site and vendors required to include freight costs in their pricing. Strict product requirements mandate that all items must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes accepted. The bid is open from August 20, 2025, with responses due by August 26, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all quotes. Vendors must comply with all specified terms, including providing a one-year warranty and meeting the city's detailed product specifications.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly outlined in the documentation, vendors must complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) in compliance with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. The procurement includes comprehensive compliance requirements, such as disclosing employment relationships, business connections, and potential conflicts of interest with local government officers. Vendors must file completed questionnaires within seven business days of becoming aware of reportable information. The city maintains strict vendor eligibility criteria, including potential disqualification for vendors with outstanding liabilities to the municipality. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation suggests a competitive procurement process with potential for multiple vendor engagement based on the city's comprehensive evaluation methodology.