EXHIBIT 5 - BID LETTER

HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

ONE GATEWAY PLAZA

LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-2952

SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BID NO. ______________________________

In response to the above referenced Invitation for Bid (IFB) and in accordance with the accompanying Instructions to Bidders, the Bidder hereby commits to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to perform Services in accordance with the provisions of the IFB and any amendment thereto and at the prices stated opposite the respective items set forth in the form entitled Schedule of Quantities and Prices, included and made part of the Contract.

The Bidder agrees that the Bid constitutes a firm offer that cannot be withdrawn for _____________ (______) calendar days after the bid opening or until the Contract for the Services is fully executed, whichever is earlier.

If awarded a Contract, the Bidder agrees to execute the Contract and deliver it to LACMTA within ten (10) calendar days after receiving a Letter of Award along with the necessary Certificates of Insurance, Performance Bond (if applicable), Payment Bond (if applicable), and Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Program. The Contractor shall proceed with the Services upon receipt of a fully executed Contract. Attached is a certified check, a cashier's check (in U.S. Dollars), Bid Bond (if applicable), or a combination thereof in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Price. The undersigned agrees that said amount shall be retained by Metro if we fail or refuse to execute the Contract or furnish the required Bonds, Certificates of Insurance, and Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Program within the time provided.

In addition to the formal certifications provided, the Bidder certifies that it has:

A. Received, examined and is fully familiar with all of the provisions of the IFB Documents and any exhibits and amendments thereto;

B. Satisfied itself as to the requirements of the Contract, the nature and location of the Services, the general and local conditions to be encountered in performance of the Services, and all other matters that can in any way affect the Services and/or the cost thereof;

C. Examined the experience, skill and certification requirements specified in the IFB and that the entities (Bidder, Subcontractor, Supplier) performing the Services fulfill the specified requirements; and

D. Carefully reviewed the accuracy of all statements and figures shown in the Bid and attachments hereto;

The undersigned hereby agrees that LACMTA will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the Bid.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt, understanding and full consideration of the following amendment(s) to the IFB Documents:

Amendment No(s):

The Bidder further certifies that:

A. The only persons, firms, corporations, joint ventures/partnerships, and/or other parties interested in the Bid as principals are those listed as such in the Bid Forms;

B. The Bid has been prepared without collusion with any other person, firm, corporation, joint venture/partnership, and/or other party; and

C. Joint ventures/partnerships are to provide a signed copy of their agreement with their Bid.

Bidder's Name:

Business Address:

Contractor's License No.:

License Expiration Date:

Classification Type:

If the Work/Services require DIR Registration, per California Labor Code §1725.5, complete below:

a. DIR Registration No.:

b. DIR Registration Date:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail address:

Signature of Authorized Representative

Type or Print Name

Title

Date

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California

County of _____________________________

On _________________________ before me, _________________________________________ (insert name and title of the officer) personally appeared ______________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature ______________________________ (Seal)