Purchase of - FASTENING, PACKAGING, STRAPPING, TYING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES *218352

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of fastening, packaging, strapping, and tying equipment and supplies under solicitation number IFS DWU B1200050, with a posting date of June 17, 2026, and a response deadline of June 25, 2026. All items must be new, unopened, and delivered in their original packaging, with no substitutions or alternatives allowed. Deliveries are FOB the specified site at Water/Material Services Division, 2900 Municipal, Dallas, TX 75215, and vendors must include the cost of freight in their pricing. Bids must be submitted exclusively online through the City’s BonfireHub portal, and vendors are responsible for all costs associated with proposal submission. The City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales and use taxes, which must not be included in any quotation. The contract is governed by the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Dallas and Texas state laws, with exclusive venue in Dallas County. Payments are contingent upon successful inspection and acceptance of goods, and the City retains the right to reject any nonconforming items at the vendor’s expense. Vendors must not have any outstanding liabilities with the City, including unpaid property taxes, utilities, or permits, and failure to meet financial stability, past performance, or ethical standards may result in disqualification. Indemnification requirements obligate the vendor to defend and hold harmless the City against claims arising from product defects, breach of warranty, or subcontractor fault, excluding harm caused solely by the City’s negligent use. Insurance certificates for general liability and workers compensation are required prior to purchase order release if work is performed on City property. The City may offset any amounts due under the contract against debts owed by the vendor, and award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the right to award by line item. Non-discrimination requirements under Chapter 15B of the Dallas City Code apply if the contract value exceeds $50,000, mandating equal employment practices. Vendors must also comply with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 by disclosing conflicts of interest and submitting required forms within seven business days of awareness of reportable relationships, with violations constituting a misdemeanor. The City is the final authority on product acceptability and will not make payment until all delivery, inspection, and compliance conditions are satisfied.