Purchase of Cartridge Split Mechanical Seal - *218319

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of a Cartridge Split Mechanical Seal, identified by part number *218319, through an informal solicitation process under reference IFS DWU B1800005. All items must be new, unopened, and in original packaging with no substitutions or alternatives permitted, and the delivery location is the Water/Material Services Division at 1020 Sargent Rd, Dallas, TX 75203. Shipping terms are FOB delivery site, requiring bidders to include freight costs in their submitted prices. The solicitation is open for online bids through the City’s portal at https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com/login, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor. The City is exempt from all federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes, so vendors must not include these in their quotes. Bidders must be financially solvent with no outstanding liabilities to the City, including unpaid property taxes, utilities, or permits, and must submit a conflict of interest questionnaire in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Vendors are subject to disqualification for collusion, fraud, poor performance history, or failure to meet technical specifications, and must comply with non-discrimination requirements under Dallas City Code Chapter 15B if applicable. The City retains the right to reject any nonconforming goods, inspect deliveries before acceptance, and offset payments against any debts owed by the vendor. The vendor is responsible for all delivery and return costs, including for rejected items, and must obtain the signature and employee number of the City representative upon delivery. A current certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation insurance is required prior to issuance of any purchase order. The vendor must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, and employees from any claims arising from personal injury, property damage, or warranty breaches. All prices are firm for 30 days after submission, and payment is contingent upon successful inspection and delivery. The City is not responsible for any costs incurred by vendors in preparing responses.