VAF Overhead Door Replacement | Ref. 2098195

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Authority is soliciting bids for the replacement of overhead roll-up door Number 2 at the VAF Annex Building located at 3021 Oak Lane in Dallas, Texas. The scope of work includes the removal of the existing door and operator and the installation of a new insulated rolling steel door equipped with safety edges and a 2 horsepower gear-drive electric operator, specifically a LiftMaster Model GH or an approved equal. The contractor is responsible for all wiring, painting to match existing doors, obtaining necessary permits, and ensuring the system is fully operational. The project must be completed within 60 calendar days following the written Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted electronically via the DART Bonfire portal as a single PDF by September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Dallas time. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is a material requirement for responsiveness. Evaluation is based on the ability to meet salient technical characteristics and a responsibility determination involving financial resources and subcontractor schedules. Required submission documents include a completed bid schedule, representations and certifications, a business questionnaire, and Small Business Concern documentation. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, requires payment bonds and specific insurance coverages, and mandates compliance with E-Verify and drug-free workplace regulations.