Purchase of ELIMINATOR BALL VALVE - *217784

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of ELIMINATOR BALL VALVE - *217784 through an informal solicitation (IFS DWU B1300002), with all items requiring FOB delivery site terms, meaning bidders must include freight costs in their pricing. The solicitation, posted on June 3, 2026, has a strict deadline of June 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and submissions must be made exclusively via the online portal at https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com/login. Products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no substitutions or alternatives permitted; non-compliant items will be rejected and returned at the bidder’s expense. The delivery location is the Water/Material Services Division at 1020 Sargent Rd, Dallas, TX 75203, and the vendor is responsible for all shipping and return costs, including any charges related to rejected goods—restocking fees will not be paid by the City. Bidders must comply with Dallas City Charter and Texas state laws, with exclusive venue jurisdiction in Dallas County. The City is exempt from all federal, state, and local sales and use taxes, and vendors are prohibited from including these taxes in their quotes. Financial responsibility is mandatory: vendors cannot have outstanding unpaid liabilities to the City, including property taxes, occupancy taxes, utilities, or permits. A current certificate of General Liability and Workers Compensation insurance must be submitted prior to purchase order issuance. All vendors are required to complete and file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) within seven business days of learning of any qualifying relationships. The City reserves the right to reject any bid based on vendor history of fraud, default, collusion, inadequate financial capacity, or poor past performance, and retains final authority on product acceptability. Payment is contingent upon successful inspection and delivery, with no interest accrued on late payments caused by disputes or City-initiated withholdings, and the City may offset amounts due against any debt owed by the vendor. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no guaranteed quantity or estimated value stated. Vendor warranties must meet City standards, and the vendor must indemnify the City against all claims related to personal injury, property damage, or other harm arising from the product.