Supplemental Fuel Trailer

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has issued Solicitation No. B-2093845 for a Supplemental Fuel Trailer procurement targeting a fully assembled, operational multi-tank trailer capable of transporting diesel fuel without requiring a HAZMAT endorsement or Commercial Driver's License. The trailer specifications include capacity for up to 8 tanks with 115 gallons per tank, featuring dual-coat polyurethane paint, diamond plate rock guards, Dexter torsion axles, self-adjusting electric brakes, and a breakaway safety system. Key deliverables include the trailer itself, comprehensive user and technical manuals, on-site training, and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering materials and workmanship defects. The solicitation requires bidders to submit detailed pricing, technical documentation, photographs, drawings, and project work schedules electronically through the DART Bonfire portal. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for 09/26/2025 at 11:00 AM via Teams, with final bid submissions due on 10/23/2025 at 2:00 PM local Dallas time, and offers will remain valid for 180 calendar days.

The procurement includes specific Disadvantaged/Minority/Women Business Enterprise (D/M/WBE) participation goals, targeting 25% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and 5% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation. Bidders unable to meet these goals must submit a Good Faith Effort (GFE) letter, with failure to do so potentially resulting in bid disqualification. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with equal opportunity requirements, prohibiting discrimination and mandating non-discriminatory treatment of employees and subcontractors. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes line items for the trailer, training, delivery, mobilization, and a payment bond. Contractors must use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to determine employee eligibility and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Workers' Compensation with specified coverage limits. The contract will serve the Dallas/Fort Worth Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area and is structured as a definite quantity/definite delivery agreement with a one-year term from the notice to proceed.