Purchase of - POLICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - 218498

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the purchase of police equipment and supplies under solicitation number IFS DPD B2300034, with all items to be delivered FOB to the Police/Tactical Section located at 334 S Hall St, #214, Dallas, TX 75226. Vendors must submit bids exclusively via the online portal at https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com/login by the deadline of June 18, 2026. All products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging with no substitutions or alternatives permitted, and vendors are required to include freight costs in their item pricing since delivery is FOB destination. The NAICS code for this procurement is 423490, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the City retaining the right to award by line item or lot. The City of Dallas is exempt from federal excise and state and local sales and use taxes, and vendors must ensure their pricing reflects this tax exemption. Vendors must be financially stable with no outstanding liabilities to the City, including unpaid taxes, utilities, or licenses, and are prohibited from having a history of collusion, fraudulent claims, or prior contract defaults. A conflict of interest form must be submitted in compliance with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, and any violation carries the risk of misdemeanor charges. For contracts exceeding $50,000 in goods or services, vendors must comply with Chapter 15B of the Dallas City Code prohibiting discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap status. Insurance covering general liability and workers’ compensation is mandatory if work is performed on City property, and vendors must indemnify the City, its officers, agents, and employees from any claims arising from product defects or subcontractor fault, excluding harm caused solely by the City’s negligent use. All deliveries require signature and employee number verification, and payment is contingent upon successful inspection and acceptance by the City, which retains final authority over product acceptability. Vendors bear all costs associated with returning nonconforming items, and the City will not pay restocking fees. Contracts cannot be assigned without written City consent, and the City may offset any amounts owed against debts the vendor owes to the City, including taxes. Proposals must be itemized as specified, and the City is not liable for any costs incurred in preparing bids.