Purchase of Lab Supplies *217994

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of lab supplies under solicitation number IFS -DWU B1300003, with a posted date of June 10, 2026, and a response deadline of June 17, 2026. All items must be delivered FOB to the Water/Research & Control Lab at 1020 Sargent Rd, Dallas, TX 75203, and bidders are required to include freight costs in their item pricing. Products must be new, unopened, and in their original packaging; no alternatives or substitutes are permitted, and any non-compliant items will be rejected at the bidder’s expense. The NAICS code for this procurement is 424690, and bids must be submitted exclusively through the BonfireHub portal. 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 quote. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with responsibility determined by financial stability, absence of outstanding City debts including property taxes, utilities, licenses, or hotel/motel taxes, and no history of fraudulent claims or contract defaults. Vendors must not have any conflicts of interest and must complete and file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire within seven business days of becoming aware of reportable facts, in compliance with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. Vendors performing work on City property must provide current certificates of general liability and workers’ compensation insurance prior to purchase order issuance. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, and offset contract payments against any lawful debts owed to it by the vendor. All deliveries require the City employee’s signed receipt and identification number, and delivery dates must be clearly stated on all documentation. Payment is contingent upon successful inspection and acceptance by the City, which serves as the final authority on product quality. Vendors are solely responsible for costs associated with the delivery of non-conforming items and their return, and no restocking fees will be paid by the City. No interest is payable on late payments arising from claims, disputes, or legally withheld funds. Assignment of the contract and use of the City's tax exemption status for procurement purposes are strictly prohibited.