*219536 Purchase of Currency Scanner

The City of Dallas is soliciting quotes for the purchase of a currency scanner designed to count large sums of currency for daily operations within the police property room. The procurement is being conducted through an Informal Solicitation (IFS) process, with the final award intended for the lowest responsive and responsible vendor. All goods must be newly manufactured, free from defects, and conform strictly to City specifications. The City of Dallas serves as the final authority regarding product acceptability and will perform inspections before formal acceptance. Vendors are responsible for all delivery charges to the shipping location at 1725 Baylor St, Dallas, TX, 75226, and all items are considered FOB delivery site. Compliance with City policies and legal requirements is mandatory for all participants. Vendors must adhere to the City's Conflict of Interest Policy by disclosing any business relationships with local government officers and must comply with non-discrimination mandates. To be deemed responsible, vendors must demonstrate financial stability, have no history of collusion or excessive claims against the City, and must not have outstanding unpaid liabilities such as property taxes or utilities owed to the City of Dallas. Additionally, if the contract involves work on City property, vendors must provide proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Because the City is exempt from federal excise, state, and local sales and use taxes, vendors should not include these taxes in their submitted quotes. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Dallas, with exclusive venue located in Dallas County, Texas.