Purchase of Wire Rope Lubricant - *210773

Dallas County is seeking to procure wire rope lubricant through an informal solicitation (Bid #210773) for Dallas Water Utilities. The procurement involves the purchase of 24 units of 5-gallon wire rope lubricant, specifically Royal Purple wire rope lubricant (Part #11377), to be delivered to 405 Longcreek Rd. in Sunnyvale, Texas. All products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes accepted. Bidders are required to submit quotes online via the Bonfire Hub platform by August 21, 2025, with pricing to include freight costs and considered FOB delivery site. The City of Dallas reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with pricing to remain firm for 30 days after quote submission. Vendors must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet with their delivery and meet all minimum requirements specified in the solicitation.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Based on the bid tabulation, ten vendors submitted proposals, with prices ranging from $2,203.92 (Federal One Supplies LLC) to $8,698.56 (Venus Supplies & Constructions). The lowest bid was $2,203.92, submitted by Federal One Supplies LLC for the specified wire rope lubricant. Vendors must comply with the City of Dallas Conflict of Interest Policy, which requires disclosure of potential conflicts under Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. Potential disqualifying factors include collusion, fraudulent claims history, financial instability, or outstanding liabilities with the City of Dallas. Vendors must also adhere to non-discrimination provisions and provide appropriate insurance certificates if work is to be performed on City property.