NUT USS HEX 3/8""-16 GRD. 8 YELLOW ZINC (PKG OF 100) - ref 2093983

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2093983 for the procurement of Grade 8 yellow zinc USS hex nuts, size 3/8-16, provided in packages of 100. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2025, with a response deadline of August 5, 2025. The place of performance is located in Texas, and the items must be delivered to a destination within the state. The contract is governed by custom Purchase Order Terms and Conditions rather than standard FAR clauses. Key requirements include the seller's responsibility for all inspections and tests to ensure items are of merchantable quality and fit for their intended use, with formal acceptance occurring at the destination. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate and include the purchase order number, item description, quantity, and unit price. Payments are issued 30 days from the receipt of the invoice or order, whichever is later, and the Authority is exempt from all Texas state and local taxes. Special contractual obligations include mandatory certifications regarding non-participation in boycotts of Israel and no business dealings with Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Additionally, the seller must make affirmative efforts to utilize minority- and women-owned businesses as subcontractors and adhere to strict prohibitions against offering gratuities to Authority personnel. Delivery timelines are considered of the essence, and failure to meet schedules may result in termination for default.