Purchase of - LIBRARY SUPPLIES, MISCELLANEOUS *217672

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for library supplies and miscellaneous items under solicitation number IFS LIB B1200045, with all items to be delivered FOB to the Public Library/Supply Room at 1515 Young St., Dallas, TX 75201. Bidders must submit quotes exclusively through the online portal at dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com by the deadline of May 15, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. CST. All products must be new, unopened, and in their original packaging, with no substitutions or alternatives permitted. Pricing must include freight costs since delivery terms are FOB destination, and vendors are responsible for all transportation and associated expenses. The City is tax-exempt, so bids must exclude sales or use taxes. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) framework, with vendor responsibility determined by financial stability, absence of outstanding liabilities to the City, clean performance history, and no evidence of collusion or fraudulent activity. Vendors must provide proof of liability insurance prior to purchase order issuance and agree to indemnify the City against claims arising from their products or services. Items will be inspected and accepted upon delivery at the designated site, with nonconforming goods subject to rejection and return at the vendor’s expense. Contracts are governed by Dallas County law, and vendors must comply with Chapter 15B of the Dallas City Code regarding non-discrimination. No formal contract type such as FFP or IDIQ is specified, and no specific line-item pricing, contract value, or accounting codes are provided in the solicitation. The City reserves the right to offset payments against any debts owed by the vendor and prohibits contract assignment without prior written consent.