Purchase of Water Utility Iron Components - *209454

Solicitation IFS DWU B2600001 is an invitation for the City of Dallas to purchase water utility iron components. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis, where the contract is granted to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor meeting all minimum requirements. All products must be new, unopened, and in original packaging, with no alternatives or substitutes permitted. Bidders are required to submit their quotes online and must include the cost of freight in their item pricing, as all items are considered FOB delivery site. Deliveries are to be made to one of three designated locations in Dallas, Texas: 2900 Municipal St., 9805 Harry Hines Blvd., or 7777 Goforth. The City of Dallas maintains sole authority for inspection and acceptance at these destination sites, and any non-conforming goods will be rejected and returned at the bidder's expense. Vendors are subject to a one-year warranty period starting from official acceptance and must comply with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 regarding conflict of interest disclosures. Additionally, vendors for goods and services exceeding 50,000 dollars must adhere to non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations under Dallas City Code Chapter 15B.