Purchase of Forensic Equipment - 218435

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the Purchase of Forensic Equipment under solicitation number IFS DPD B2600026, with a deadline of June 26, 2026, for online submissions via the Bonfire portal. All items must be delivered FOB to the Dallas Police Department Crime Scene Response unit located at 1400 Botham Jean Blvd, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX 75215, requiring vendors to include freight costs in their unit pricing. Products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging with no substitutions or alternatives permitted, and failure to comply will result in rejection at the bidder’s expense. The City retains full authority to inspect and accept or reject goods based on compliance with specifications, and payment is contingent upon meeting all delivery and inspection requirements. The vendor is responsible for all shipping, return, and associated costs for nonconforming items, and the City does not pay restocking fees. Vendors must be financially responsible, with no outstanding liabilities to the City including property taxes, occupancy taxes, permits, or utilities, and must submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Insurance certification for general liability and workers compensation is mandatory prior to purchase order release, and assignment of the contract without prior written City consent is prohibited. The City may offset any contract payments against debts owed by the vendor, including taxes, and indemnification clauses require the vendor to defend and hold harmless the City from claims arising from product defects or subcontractor actions, except where harm results solely from the City’s own negligence. All bids are subject to evaluation under pass/fail gates for responsiveness, responsibility, and technical compliance, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing is firm for 30 days after quote submission, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive minor irregularities. The contract is governed by Dallas City Charter, ordinances, and Texas state law, with exclusive venue in Dallas County, Texas, and the City is exempt from all federal, state, and local sales and excise taxes.