Purchase of Fire Station Chairs*217981

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of fire station chairs under solicitation number IFS DFD B11000037, with a posting date of May 28, 2026, and a submission deadline of June 4, 2026. All items must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no substitutions or alternatives permitted, and delivery is to be made FOB to 512 FIRE / CLOTHING & SUPPLY at 5000 DOLPHIN ROAD, Dallas, TX 75223. Bidders are responsible for all freight costs and must include them in their pricing, as the City will not pay for delivery or return shipping of nonconforming goods, nor will it cover restocking fees. The procurement falls under NAICS code 449110 and is open to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with disqualification criteria including outstanding City debts, collusion, fraudulent claims history, prior contract defaults, lack of financial stability or capacity, and failure to meet quality or quantity requirements. Vendors must comply with strict packaging, delivery, and inspection protocols, and the City reserves the right to reject any shipment that does not meet specifications. Payment is contingent upon successful inspection and delivery, and no interest will be paid on late payments arising from disputes or withholding under contract terms. The City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise and state/local sales taxes, and vendors may not use this exemption to purchase materials, nor may they include such taxes in their bids. The vendor must provide current general liability and workers’ compensation insurance prior to purchase order issuance. Vendors are required to indemnify the City against personal injury, property damage, or other harm arising from product defects or subcontractor actions, with exclusions for harm solely caused by the City’s negligent use. Assignment of the contract without prior written City approval is prohibited. Affirmative action is mandated under Dallas City Code Chapter 15B, prohibiting discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or handicap status, and requiring equal treatment in employment practices. Vendors must also submit a conflict of interest disclosure form as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal, and the City is the final authority on product acceptability.