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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) | 2099026
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The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) under solicitation number 2099026, with responses due by May 25, 2026. The requirement is for bulk DEF deliveries in two categories: 50 gallons exceeding 55 gallons per container and 1,800 gallons in containers under 55 gallons per shipment, all to be delivered FOB Destination with freight costs included in the bid price. The DEF must meet strict technical specifications, including a urea concentration of 32.5% ±0.7%, low levels of impurities such as aluminum and zinc, and compliance with American Petroleum Institute (API) certification standards and ASTM and DIN ISO 3696 water quality requirements. The product must remain serviceable for a minimum of three years under extreme ambient temperatures ranging from -15°F to 115°F, with manufacturers required to provide Product Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each shipment. All deliveries must be made to DART’s NRV SHOP at 1200 E Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203, and timeliness is critical, as failure to meet delivery schedules constitutes grounds for termination for default. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate via email to APInvoices@dart.org, clearly referencing the purchase order number, item details, quantities, and pricing, with payment issued Net 30 from receipt of the invoice or order, whichever is later. The solicitation requires offerors to register on the Bonfire portal to access the BidTable and submit proposals, with mandatory attachments including technical documentation and signed pricing schedules. Special contractual provisions include certification that the vendor does not participate in the boycott of Israel, does not have ties to foreign terrorist organizations listed by Texas, and confirms no financial interest by DART officials in the contract. Vendors must also exclude Texas sales and use taxes from pricing due to DART’s tax-exempt status and demonstrate affirmative efforts to include minority- and women-owned businesses as subcontractors. Packaging must follow industry best practices to prevent damage, with shipping manifests and packing slips required to include the purchase order number, manufacturer details, and part description, although no MIL-STD or specific labeling standards like barcoding are mandated. No formal evaluation factors, contract value, or award methodology are disclosed, and while the contract clause structure follows a 1-18 sequence, it does not mirror
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--- ***BONFIRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS DETAILS / BIDTABLE*** *To access details / BidTable, please initiate the "Prepare Your Submission" process at the bottom of the page -- Thereafter, locate the in-browser BidTable window and scroll right for project details and vendor response fields.*
--- **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 (APInvoices@dart.org) 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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