Purchase of Chlorine Tabs *217754

The City of Dallas, through its Water/Material Services Division, is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of chlorine tabs via an Informal Solicitation (IFS) process. The procurement was posted on May 11, 2026, with a deadline for online bid submission via the Bonfire Hub portal (https://dallascityhub.bonfirehub.com/login) by May 19, 2026. All products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes accepted; items will be delivered FOB to the Water/Material Services Division at 9805 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75220, with vendors responsible for all freight charges included in their pricing. The City reserves the right to award by line item or lot to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with quotes remaining firm for thirty days after submission. All deliveries are subject to City inspection and quality approval, and vendors must warrant that goods conform to specifications and are free from defects in materials and workmanship, with an obligation to replace any failed, nonconforming, or defective goods at no cost to the City within one year of official acceptance. Vendors must comply with the City's Conflict of Interest Policy under Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, requiring completion and submission of a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire to the city's records administrator no later than the seventh business day after becoming aware of any facts requiring disclosure.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are listed in the available solicitation materials. The City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes, and vendors should not include these charges in their pricing. Vendors may be disqualified for collusion, history of fraudulent claims, arrearage or default on existing contracts, lack of financial stability, or outstanding unpaid liabilities with the City including property taxes and license fees. If work is performed on City property, vendors must provide current insurance certificates showing general liability and workers compensation coverage prior to purchase order release. The specific budget range or contract value for this chlorine tabs procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.