Purchase of - ECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT CABLE AND WIRE) *217412

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for electrical equipment and supplies, excluding cable and wire, under solicitation number IFS DWU B1200044, with a posted date of April 29, 2026, and a response deadline of May 5, 2026. All items must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no substitutions or alternatives permitted, and all deliveries are FOB destination at the specified site: Water/Central Wastewater, 1020 Sargent Rd., Dallas, TX 75203. Vendors are responsible for all freight costs and assume risk of loss until delivery is complete. The solicitation operates under an indefinite delivery vehicle, meaning multiple purchase orders will be issued over time based on the City’s needs, with each order specifying delivery dates. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical acceptability established by compliance with City of Dallas specifications, adherence to all contractual terms, and absence of disqualifying factors such as prior defaults, financial instability, pending performance issues, or filing of fraudulent claims against the City. Vendors must be financially current with the City, possess necessary insurance if working on City property, and may not assign the contract without written consent. The City is tax-exempt and will not pay sales, excise, or use taxes, and vendors must exclude such charges from their bids and invoices. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience and will only pay for accepted goods or services rendered up to the point of termination. Items are subject to inspection and acceptance upon delivery at the City’s site, and the City remains the sole judge of acceptability. Rejected items are to be returned at the vendor’s expense, with no restocking charges permitted. Additionally, vendors must indemnify the City for claims arising from product defects or vendor negligence and must comply with Chapter 15B of the Dallas City Code, including affirmative action requirements if the contract exceeds $50,000. Invoicing must be submitted to the appropriate billing address with delivery, and while specific remittance details are not provided, invoices must include the agency code 3cab5501 and the requisition number. There is no requirement for Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications, and no electronic invoicing systems such as WAWF are referenced. The entire process is conducted through the