Purchase of -BATTERIES, STORAGE (INCLUDING ELECTROLYTE AND RECYCLED TYPES *217894

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of storage batteries, including electrolyte and recycled types, under solicitation number IFS - DWU B1200049, with responses due by May 20, 2026. All items must be new, unopened, and in original packaging with no alternatives or substitutes permitted, and delivery is FOB to the specified location at Floodway Operations, 2245 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, meaning vendors are responsible for all freight and shipping costs. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s BonfireHub portal, and the award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, selecting the most responsive and responsible vendor at the lowest price. Products must fully comply with the City’s technical specifications and will be inspected and accepted at the delivery site by City personnel; nonconforming goods will be rejected at the vendor’s expense. The vendor must indemnify the City for any claims arising from the delivered goods, maintain required insurance coverage if working on City property, and comply with Dallas City Code Chapter 15B regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action for contracts exceeding $50,000. No sales tax may be included in pricing due to the City’s tax-exempt status, and the City reserves the right to withhold payments to offset any outstanding debts owed by the vendor. Financial responsibility is mandatory, with vendors required to have no unpaid liabilities to the City, and assignment of the contract without written consent is prohibited. Additionally, vendors must submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire within seven business days of award, but no UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are required. Invoicing must align with delivery and inspection, though no specific electronic invoicing systems are mandated, and no detailed accounting codes or payment office information is provided.