Purchase of Water Safety Products *215184

The City of Dallas is seeking bids for the Purchase of Water Safety Products (Solicitation IFS PKR B1800439, Reference Number 215184) through an informal solicitation process. The procurement is being conducted by the Dallas City Office of Procurement Services and applies to Dallas County and multiple Dallas City jurisdictions. All bids must be submitted online via the Bonfire Hub platform (https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com/login) by January 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with delivery required to 5620 Parkdale Drive, Dallas, Texas 75227. The solicitation requires vendors to provide water safety products that are new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes accepted. All items are priced on an FOB delivery site basis, meaning bidders must include freight costs in their pricing. Products failing to meet the specified minimum requirements will be rejected and returned to the bidder at the bidder's expense. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all quotes and make awards by line item or by lot.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on vendor types, indicating this is an open competitive solicitation available to all qualified bidders. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Vendors must comply with the City of Dallas Conflict of Interest Policy, completing and submitting a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) either before contract award or while doing business with the City, with disclosure required within seven business days of becoming aware of reportable facts. The solicitation does not include estimated quantities, award values, or budget ranges in the provided documents. Vendors are exempt from including federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes in their quotes, and prices are considered firm for acceptance within thirty days of quote submission unless otherwise stated. For work performed on City property, vendors must provide current insurance certificates showing general liability and workers compensation coverage prior to purchase order release.