Purchase of Nord Gear Motor *210960

The City of Dallas, located in Dallas County, Texas, is seeking to procure a specific Nord Gear Motor through an informal solicitation (IFS DWU B1700008, solicitation #210960) for delivery to 10011 Log Cabin Road, Yard #9. The procurement requires vendors to submit online quotes through the Dallas City Hall Bonfire Hub platform by August 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM CDT. The motor being procured is a specific model SK 1AM64 CUS 1W, as detailed in the attached motor nameplate documentation, with strict requirements that all products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging. No alternatives or substitutes will be accepted, and vendors must price their bids with freight costs included, considering all items as FOB delivery site. The city will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible vendor criteria, with pricing required to remain firm for 30 days following submission.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with the city's Conflict of Interest Policy as outlined in the attached documentation. Vendors must submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) and have no outstanding liabilities with the city. The procurement is subject to Chapter 15B of the Dallas City Code for non-discrimination requirements, particularly for contracts exceeding certain monetary thresholds. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a singular gear motor replacement, likely indicating a relatively modest contract value. Vendors must provide appropriate insurance certificates and acknowledge that the City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise and state/local sales taxes. Successful vendors will be required to deliver the specified motor meeting all technical specifications and compliance requirements detailed in the solicitation documents.