CENTER LINK ASSY (TIE ROD) - ref 2099474

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority is soliciting the procurement of a CENTER LINK ASSY (TIE ROD) under solicitation number 2099474, with a posted date of June 24, 2026, and a response deadline of June 29, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336330 and is classified as a solicitation with no set-aside provisions. The place of performance is in Texas, and the item is to be delivered to a destination within the state, with inspection and acceptance occurring upon delivery unless otherwise specified. The seller assumes full risk of loss until the item is delivered and accepted by the Authority, and must ensure compliance with all applicable drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, including verification of manufacturer part numbers. The seller is required to warrant that the product is of merchantable quality, suitable for its intended use, and conforms fully to all referenced product descriptions. Invoicing must be submitted in triplicate with one copy clearly marked "Original," and must include detailed line-item information such as purchase order number, item number, description, sizes, quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. Payment is due thirty days after receipt of the invoice or receipt of the order, whichever is later, with partial deliveries eligible for payment if the amount justifies it. The Authority is exempt from Texas state and local sales and use taxes, and any such taxes billed will be deducted from payment. The seller must not assign the contract or any rights to payment without prior written consent from the Contracting Officer, defined as the individual who executed the order on behalf of the Authority or their authorized representative. The seller is prohibited from providing gratuities to any Authority official or Board member and must certify that no such official has a pecuniary interest in this award. Additional certifications include confirmation that the seller and its affiliates do not boycott Israel and are not listed by the Texas Comptroller as having contracts with foreign terrorist organizations. Equal opportunity requirements mandate that the seller provides non-discriminatory employment practices and extends best efforts to include minority- and women-owned subcontractors and suppliers. The seller must also post notices reflecting its equal opportunity commitment in accessible locations. Delivery timelines are critical, and failure to meet specified delivery rates constitutes grounds for default termination. The Contracting Officer may issue written changes to the order, requiring equitable adjustments to price or schedule as needed. While technical specifications and pricing details are not included in the available documentation, all supplies must conform