Paint Products for LRV & Streetcars

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) issued Invitation for Bid B-2091792 for a one-year requirements contract to procure specific paint products for its Light Rail Vehicle and Streetcar fleets. The solicitation mandates the exclusive use of Sherwin-Williams Genesis Acrylic Urethane systems, including paints, primers, reducers, and solvents, with a strict brand-name specification that allows no equals. All products must be automotive-grade, lead-free, and compliant with EPA, TCEQ, ASTM, and SAE standards, specifically regarding VOC emission limits and adhesion testing. The contract includes 27 line items with estimated quantities, and the award will be made to the responsible bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the Authority. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination to the Central Rail Operating Facility in Dallas, Texas, with a required delivery window of two days from the date of order issuance. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including representations and certifications, a business questionnaire, and a subcontractor schedule via the Bonfire Supplier Portal by September 23, 2025. Key administrative requirements include mandatory use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system and adherence to Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals of 25% MBE and 5% WBE. Invoicing is conducted monthly via email to DART Accounts Payable.