EXHIBIT A-1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT_MA-25-32_Stakebed Trucks (4).pdf

EXHIBIT A.1 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stake-Bed Trucks Specification Number MA-25-32

July 01, 2026

Bidder Name: ___________________________ Specification No: MA-25-32

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

STAKE-BED TRUCKS

Instructions for completing this form.

A. State your company name in the “Bidder” field above.

B. Submit your Bid with column “C” COMPLETELY FILLED OUT. In order to be considered responsive to the technical requirements, Bidder must respond to ALL specified line items highlighted in yellow below by stating “In compliance”. For minimum or maximum value requirements, indicate value offered. “In compliance” shall be part of your response, for example:

C. PLEASE REFER TO LOI-10 FOR DETAILS RELATED TO THE APPROVED EQUALS

(GOODS) PROCESS. BIDDERS SEEKING LACMTA’S AUTHORIZATION FOR

SUBSTITUTION OF GOODS OR PROCESSES, INCLUDING THE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW,

MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR AN “OR EQUAL” SUBSTITUTION TOGETHER

WITH DATA SUBSTANTIATING THE BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION THAT THE NON-

SPECIFIED ITEM IS OF EQUAL QUALITY TO THE ITEM SPECIFIED.

D. By submitting your Bid, you agree to supply an item(s) in full compliance with this specification.

DO NOT modify columns A and B as it may render your Bid to be non-responsive. PLEASE

REFER TO THE IFB DOCUMENT LOI-10 APPROVED EQUALS (GOODS) AND LOI-14

CRITICAL DATES FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUESTS

FOR APPROVED EQUALS.

GVWR 16,000 lbs. minimum. In compliance, 16,500 lbs.

Fuel Tank 40 gallon minimum. In compliance, 40 gallons.

1.0 Features

A

B

C Please Complete

This Column

1.1 Manufacturer/Model FORD F-450 OR APPROVED EQUAL.

PLEASE STATE MAKE MODEL AND MODEL

YEAR OFFERED.

1.2 Type Regular Chassis Cab; two-wheel drive; DRW.

1.3 Wheelbase As recommended for stake bed length and payload rating.

Please state wheelbase.

1.4 GVWR 16,000 lbs. minimum.

1.5 Payload Capacity 8,500 lbs. minimum.

1.6 Engine Gasoline, minimum 7.3 liter, V-8, minimum 300 hp, minimum 450 lb.-ft. of torque.

Please state engine size and specifications.

1.7 Emissions California emissions compliant.

1.8 Transmission Automatic.

1.9 Auxiliary Transmission

Cooler

Manufacturer’s standard; externally mounted.

1.10 Suspension Manufacturer’s heaviest duty available; rated to vehicle axle weight ratings.

1.11 Brakes Power assisted anti-lock brakes.

1.12

Steering Power steering.

1.13 Fuel Tank 40 gallons minimum.

1.14 Dual Batteries OEM Heavy duty 12-volt

1.15 Alternator Rated for 200 amp minimum.

1.16 Seating Heavy-duty cloth or vinyl, black or darkest color available.

Please state interior material and color offered.

1.17 Air Bags Driver and passenger, front and side.

1.18 Keys All vehicles shall be keyed differently.

Each vehicle shall be provided with four (4) complete identical sets of keys (including four (4) remotes if applicable).

Duplicate keys shall be provided with OEM parts and can be made by local labor. Non-OEM key parts will not be acceptable.

The key for each vehicle shall be identified with a tag stating the last 6 digits of the VIN number.

1.19 Tires All tires shall be compatible in size and rating with the vehicle and its maximum rated load range. The wheels shall be steel.

Tires shall include Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) if available.

1.20 Spare Tire The spare tire shall be full size tire and shall be provided with its wheel. Mini size tire is not acceptable.

Full size spare tire mounted with its wheel shall be of the same manufacturer and model as the others installed on the vehicle being provided.

The spare tire shall also include Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) if available.

1.21 Interior Color Black or darkest available.

Please state interior color offered.

1.22 Exterior Color Manufacturer’s standard white.

2.0 Accessories

2.1

Climate Control Factory installed air conditioning and heating.

2.2

Doors & Windows Power windows; power locks.

2.3 Radio OEM AM/FM stereo radio with integrated

Bluetooth.

2.4 Mirrors Factory installed left, right, and windshield mounted rear view mirrors; power side mirrors.

2.5 Running Boards Driver and passenger side.

2.6 Floor Mats Matching front OEM removable all-weather floor mats.

2.7 Emergency Reflector

Kit

KD Lamp Company KD 610-4645, James King 1005, or approved equal; shipped loose.

Please state model(s) offered.

2.8 Back Up Alarm Preco Model CEO45AA, or approved equal. Back-up alarm shall be activated whenever transmission shift selector is in reverse gear.

2.9 External Back Up

Camera System

External backup camera system shall be installed and contain the following:

• 7” LED color monitor mounted on the dash or near/in-place-of mirror (if in-dash unit is not available/compatible with body).

• Weatherproof back-up camera with 30’ minimum night vision range and minimum of 115º field of vision.

Vendor shall confirm mounting positions of camera and viewing screen with Metro before installation.

2.1

Lightbar /Traffic Advisor

Federal Signal model ALGT53Z-AMBR3H6 or approved equal, roof mounted with controller mounted in the vehicle's cab.

Please state the model offered.

3.0 Stake Bed

3.1

Size & Model CTEC 8x12 Alum Flatbed, or approved equal.

Minimum 12 feet long by 8 feet wide all-aluminum stake bed, including aluminum deck, aluminum stake sides, and aluminum side rails. Stake sides shall be 40 to 42 inches high. Bed shall include rope hooks on each side, ten (10) recessed D-rings installed as best fit on the deck for securing items, and one lockable aluminum underbody box (18" x 18" x 24") on each side. The rear shall include an 8-foot-wide step bumper for access onto the stake bed.

3.2 Lift Gate

Tuckunder style lift gate with bed extension; 2500 lbs. lifting capacity minimum; 60” length by 96” width nominal lifting deck; Aluminum Treadplate;

Tommygate TKT-80-25 EA60 or approved equal.

2-Light LED light kit, license plate holder, and in-cab shut off switch shall be installed.

The lift gate shall be able to operate when the engine is off.

4.0 Warranty

All warranty periods listed below shall commence from vehicle acceptance date. Inspection and final acceptance date of the vehicles will be 2-4 weeks after equipment delivery provided there are no pending issues.

All warranty shall be with $0.00 deductible.

Warranty work shall be performed at a local dealership in the area in which the vehicle is assigned.

4.1

Vehicle Warranty The vehicle, as delivered, shall be free from defects in design, material, and workmanship for a minimum period of three (3) years or 36,000 miles, or by the manufacturer’s extended warranty, whichever is greater.

Please state warranty terms offered.

4.2

Power Train Warranty The power train (engine, transmission, and axles-assembly) shall be free from defects in design, material, and workmanship for a minimum period of five (5) years or 60,000 miles or by the manufacturer’s extended warranty, whichever is greater.

4.3 Stake Bed Warranty The stake bed body furnished shall be free of defects in material, and workmanship for a minimum period as defined by the manufacturer’s standard warranty.

4.4 Emission Warranty The vehicle emissions system shall be warranted for a minimum period as required by federal, state, and local laws.

4.5 Lift Gate Warranty The lift gate shall be warranted for a minimum period as defined by the manufacturer’s standard warranty.

4.6 Warranty Coverage Bids received from dealers outside 60-mile radius from Los Angeles will be accepted based on the warranty being fully recognized and accepted by a local like dealer. The local dealer shall offer the same full warranty service coverage as the original bidder. The bidder shall certify that full warranty service coverage is available in the Los Angeles area by providing names of local dealers that will perform all warranty coverage services.

This requirement is essential in order that full warranty service coverage is obtained, honored, and performed locally within 24 hours without an interruption in Metro non-revenue vehicle services operations.

5.0 Instruction Manuals

All copies requested below shall be original furnished by the factory at the time of delivery. Copies produced without the permission of the copyright holder are not acceptable.

5.1 One (1) complete copy of the operator manual for each unit and any optional items or accessories specified.

5.2 One (1) electronic version of the complete OEM set of the maintenance, repair, and parts manual for the vehicle and any optional items or accessories specified.

5.3 One (1) electronic version of the complete OEM set of electrical schematics for the vehicle and for any optional items or accessories specified, unless said schematics are already included in the maintenance, repair and parts manual.

6.0 Delivery Timeline

6.1 Requested delivery is within 180 days of Contract effective date. Contractor shall state delivery timeline.