Purchase of Water Supply Groundwater and Sewage Treatment Related Equipment - *216198

The City of Dallas, operating under Dallas County jurisdiction in Texas, is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of water supply groundwater and sewage treatment related equipment through an informal solicitation process. All products procured must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes accepted under any circumstances. Bidders are required to submit quotes online via the DallasCityHall.Bonfire Hub portal, with delivery designated to 405 Longcreek Road, Sunnyvale, Texas 75182 on an FOB delivery site basis, meaning vendors must include all freight and transportation charges in their pricing. Pricing must be submitted on a firm basis and remain valid for thirty days following quote submission. The City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes, so these costs should not be included in bids. The solicitation was posted on March 17, 2026, with a deadline for submission on March 20, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all quotes and to make awards by individual line item or by lot. All deliveries are subject to City inspection, and vendors must provide a one-year warranty period commencing upon official acceptance, during which all defective or nonconforming goods must be replaced at no cost to the City.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility; however, all vendors must comply with the City of Dallas Conflict of Interest Policy as established under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Vendors are required to complete and submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) disclosing any relationships with local government officers or their family members, employment or business relationships, and any gifts provided to City personnel, with submission required no later than seven business days after becoming aware of reportable facts. Vendors may be disqualified for collusion, fraudulent claims, default on existing contracts, lack of financial stability, or outstanding unpaid liabilities with the City including property taxes and utilities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the posted solicitation materials. The specific budget range, total procurement value, and detailed equipment specifications are not included in the summary documentation provided, requiring interested bidders to access the complete solicitation details through the DallasCityHall.Bonfire Hub portal.