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BPO for BEST brand keys Shiloh location
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The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority is soliciting bids for a procurement of BEST brand keying system components and equipment to establish an in-house key production capability at its Shiloh Road Equipment Building in Plano, Texas. The solicitation, numbered Req #2098494, is open for responses until May 11, 2026, and requires electronic submission through the BONFIRE platform, where vendors must register and access the BidTable to view detailed specifications and submit responses. The scope of work includes procurement of BEST-compatible key cores, master and individual keys, a fully functional key-cutting machine with all necessary accessories, calibration tools, manuals, and comprehensive documentation such as bitting charts and core tracking lists. All items must meet specified manufacturer part numbers and be new, operable, and compatible with DART’s existing security infrastructure. The contract stipulates FOB Destination delivery terms with freight costs included in the bid price, and delivery timing is considered essential to the contract, with failure to meet deadlines constituting grounds for default termination. Payment is governed by Net 30 terms, with invoices required to be submitted in triplicate via email to [email hidden] and must include the purchase order number, item details, quantities, unit and extended prices, and other specified information. Invoices will be processed 30 days from receipt of the invoice or the order, whichever is later. Acceptance of goods occurs at the delivery site, and items must conform to technical specifications, merchantable quality standards, and intended use. Vendors must certify compliance with Texas state laws, including non-participation in the boycott of Israel and non-association with designated foreign terrorist organizations. The solicitation does not specify socioeconomic set-asides or require UEI or CAGE codes, nor does it include detailed packaging, labelling, or bar-coding requirements beyond general expectations of undamaged delivery. Contract administration relies on the Contracting Officer, with no designated COR or COTR identified, and no formal evaluation factors are provided, suggesting award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable. The contract prohibits assignment without written consent and includes termination for default or convenience provisions, with liabilities for reprocurement costs in the event of default. All terms are governed by DART’s standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, referenced in supporting documentation.
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--- **PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS** -- All purchase orders are subject to Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority's Terms and Conditions. The complete PO Terms and Conditions PDF is available for download in the "Supporting Documentation" section below.
**Freight Terms Notice -** Please ensure that all bids/quotes reflect FOB Destination shipping terms with the freight cost included in the overall price. DART does not typically accept FOB Origin or Prepay and Add terms.
**Delivery Terms Notice -** Time and rate of deliveries are of the essence of this order. Seller's failure to deliver at the time and rate specified shall be the basis for rejection and default termination by the Authority (*Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority*).
**Payment Terms Notice -** All vendors are advised that DART's payment terms are Net 30. Invoices shall be submitted (contact@example.gov) in triplicate (one copy shall be marked 'Original"), unless otherwise specified, and shall contain the following information: purchase order number; item number; purchase order description of supplies, services, or construction; sizes; quantities; unit prices; and extended totals. Unless otherwise specified, payment will be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Authority when the amount due on such deliveries so warrants. *Invoices will be paid 30 days from receipt of the invoice or 30 days from receipt of the order, whichever is later, unless other payment terms have been agreed upon in writing.*
**Termination for Default Notice -** The Contracting Officer may by written notice terminate this order, in whole or in part, for failure of the Seller to perform any of the provisions hereof within the time periods specified. In such event, the Seller shall be liable for damages, including the excess cost of reprocuring similar supplies or services or completing construction; provided that, if (i) it is determined for any reason that the Seller was not in default, or (ii) the Seller's failure to perform is without his and his subcontractor's control, fault, or negligence, the termination shall be deemed to be a termination for convenience under paragraph 12. As used in this provision, the term "subcontractor" and "subcontractors" means subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers at any level.
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