EXHIBIT 5 - BID LETTER.pdf

BID LETTER

HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

ONE GATEWAY PLAZA

LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-2952

SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IFB DR141000 Ford F-550 Chassis Cabs

In response to the above-referenced Invitation For Bids (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 the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Bid Level Contract Documents 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 a part of the Contract.

The Bidder agrees that the Bid constitutes a firm offer that cannot be withdrawn for 120 calendar days from the bid opening or until the Contract for the Work is fully executed between LACMTA and a third party, whichever is earlier.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 together with the necessary Certificates of Insurance, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Program. The Contractor shall proceed with the Work upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with Article entitled NOTICE TO PROCEED of the General Conditions.

Attached is a certified check, a cashier's check (in U.S. Dollars), Bid Bond, 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 LACMTA 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 in the following, the Bidder certifies that it has:

1. Examined and is fully familiar with all of the provisions of the IFB Documents and any amendment thereto;

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

3. Examined the experience, skill and certification requirements specified in the Statement of Work and that the entities (Bidder, Subcontractor, Supplier) performing the Work under the Contract fulfill the specified requirements; and

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

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Therefore, 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 to the Contract Documents:

Amendment No(s):

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The Bidder further certifies that:

1. 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; and that,

2. The Bid has been prepared without collusion with any other person, firm, corporation, Joint Venture/partnership, and/or other party.

3. Joint ventures, partnerships are to provide a signed copy of their agreement with their Bid; and

4. I identify that our firm is a Medium-Size Business Enterprise as defined by LACMTA program guidelines, as stated in the Letter of Invitation Supplement, Section B, “Medium-Size Business Enterprise Program.”

a. MSZ-I

b. Certified SBE or DVBE firm

c. MSZ-II

d. N/A

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:

Email Address:

Signature of Authorized Official

Type or Print Name

Title

Date

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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)

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