EXHIBIT A.1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.pdf

EXHIBIT A.1 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hi-Rail Stakebed Truck Specification Number MA-24-15

May 22, 2026

Bidder Name: ____________________________ Specification No: MA-24-15

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

HI-RAIL STAKEBED TRUCK

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 33,000 lbs. Minimum. In compliance, 35,000lbs.

Alternator 160-amp minimum. In compliance, 160-amp

1.0 Cab and Chassis

A

B

C Please Complete

This Column

1.1 Manufacturer/Model INTERNATIONAL MV607, FREIGHTLINER M2-

106 OR APPROVED EQUAL.

PLEASE STATE MAKE AND MODEL OFFERED.

1.2 Cab Conventional cab.

1.3 Frame Rail 120,000 psi minimum heat-treated steel.

1.4 R.B.M. Minimum RBM suitable for intended GVWR and hi-

rail application.

1.5 Seating Air ride driver seat required. Passenger seat may be fixed or air ride.

The seats shall be upholstered with heavy-duty dark color fabric. Vinyl is not acceptable.

1.6 GVWR Minimum GVWR 33,000 lbs with axle ratings

sufficient to support completed vehicle and hi-rail equipment.

Please state GVWR offered.

1.7 Wheelbase and Cab-

to-axle (CA)

Wheelbase and CA dimensions shall be suitable to accommodate the specified 16-ft stakebed and hi-rail equipment.

Please state wheelbase and CA dimensions offered.

1.8 Suspension Heavy-duty air ride system.

1.9 Engine Cummins B6.7 or Cummins L9 diesel engine or

approved equal. Minimum 250 HP and 800 lb-ft torque.

Engine shall comply with all current applicable California Air Resources Board (CARB), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD/AQMD), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California emissions regulations for the model year chassis.

Please state horsepower and torque.

1.10 Emission Engine shall be certified to EPA Tier 4 Final

emissions standards.

1.11 Fuel Type Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)

1.12

Transmission Allison 3000 RDS or approved equal automatic transmission.

1.13 Reversing Gearbox 1:1 ratio reversing gearbox installed between the transmission and rear axle to provide reverse rail vehicle movement while utilizing forward transmission gears.

Gearbox shall include operator controls accessible from within the cab and shall be suitable for heavy-duty hi-rail service applications.

Magnetic filler and drain plugs shall be provided on all lubrication cavities.

1.14 Steering Power assisted.

1.15 Alternator 160-amp minimum.

1.16 Wheels & Tires All tires shall be compatible in size and rating with the vehicle and its maximum rated load range.

Rear tires shall be super single tires and shall be configured to be centered on rail. The wheels shall be steel. Tires shall include Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) if available.

1.17 Spare Tires One (1) spare front and one (1) spare rear tire with wheel shall be provided and shipped loose. The tire and the rim of the spare tires shall be OEM and of the same manufacturer and model as the other tires/wheels on the vehicle. Spare tires shall be full size. Mini size tires are not acceptable.

The spare tires shall also include Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) if available.

It is not a requirement that the spare tires be stored on the vehicle.

1.18 Brakes Air operated with ABS. Air brake system shall

include air dryer and automatic air tank moisture ejector drain valve.

The ABS system shall be integrated with the hi rail gears to avoid activating the ABS warning light including alarms while the vehicle is in motion with hi-rail gears engaged.

1.19 Fuel Tank For diesel (1) 100-gallon or (2) 50 gallons each with fuel/water separator.

1.20 Keys The vehicle shall be provided with a minimum of

four (4) sets of keys.

Each set shall consist of:

• One (1) ignition key shall start the unit and one door key to open all doors or combination door/ignition key to start or open doors of each unit.

• One (1) storage toolbox key.

• One (1) programmed remote (if applicable).

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

1.21 Exterior Color Manufacturer’s standard white.

1.22 Interior Color Manufacturer’s darkest color available.

2.0 Stake Bed

2.1

Stake Bed

Stake bed shall be approximately 16 feet long by 8 feet wide and designed for hi-rail maintenance operations.

• Integrated front bulkhead with diamond plate protection

• Removable heavy-duty wood or composite stake sides with stake pockets

• Flooring shall be heavy-duty steel tread plate flooring, 3/16-inch minimum, or manufacturer’s standard heavy-duty floor construction suitable for the intended payload capacity and rail maintenance application.

• Stake side configuration shall be fixed removable type.

2.2

Toolbox Vehicle shall be equipped with a minimum of four

(4) lockable underbody toolboxes, two (2) on each side of the stake bed.

Storage capacity equivalent to approximately 36-inch width × 18-inch height × 20-inch depth per toolbox.

2.3 Accessories • Rope hooks on each side.

• Front and Rear pintle hooks.

• Safety grab handles and steps at the front of each side of the stake bed.

• Air connection with glad hands.

3.0 Accessories

3.1 Climate Control Factory installed air conditioning & heating.

3.2

Windows Power windows.

3.3 Radio AM/FM stereo radio minimum.

3.4 Mirrors Powered Left and right rear-view mirrors, manufacturer standard.

3.5 Fire Extinguisher 5 lb. rechargeable fire extinguisher, ABC class, with mounting bracket, supplied loose.

3.6 Emergency Reflector

Kit

Lighting Product Inc. 610-4645, or James King model 1005 or equivalent, shipped loose.

3.7 Back Up Alarm Back-up alarm shall activate whenever the

transmission shift selector is in reverse and deactivated in the event hi rail gears are engaged.

3.8 Backup Camera Vehicle shall be equipped with OEM or aftermarket rearview camera system with in-cab monitor and low light / night capability.

3.9 Lighting • Two (2) LED amber flashing warning beacons

mounted on cab roof.

• LED work/scene lights positioned to illuminate the front, rear, both sides of the vehicle, toolbox area, and the stake bed cargo area during rail and maintenance operations.

• Standard OEM roadway lighting including headlights, marker lights, clearance lights, stop lights, turn signals, and reverse lights compliant with all applicable FMVSS and California vehicle lighting requirements.

Rear body lighting shall be recessed-mounted LED type where practical to reduce damage during loading, unloading, and maintenance operations.

All auxiliary lighting shall be weather resistant, securely mounted, vibration resistant, and protected against corrosion and impact associated with hi-rail service conditions.

Lighting configuration shall not interfere with rail clearance requirements or safe vehicle operation.

3.10 Pintle Hook Front Pintle Hook compatible to the weight class.

4.0 Hi-Rail Performance

4.1 The vehicle shall conform to all Authority’s Transit Rail Lines, track designs and clearances when traveling over sharp radius curves, station platforms, signals, walkways, and over highway crossing in accordance to the attached drawings.

The following track designs and clearance dimensions are nominal unless otherwise specified.

4.2 Hi-Rail Performance, Track Design and Clearance Requirements

Maximum Curvature* 115’ radius

Maximum Grade 6.0 Grade

Rail 115 RE

Rail Cant 1:40

Track Gauge Std gauge 56.5”

Super Elevation 0” to 6” *

Most restrictive turnout 190’ radius

Most restrictive turnout (Mainline)

190’ to # 15

Maximum 3rd Rail Curvature

500’ radius

Most restrictive turnout (3rd Rail)

#8 Lateral Turnout

Maximum Vertical Load 28,000 lbs.

Max Vehicle Dimensions

12’ High, 8’-6” Wide, 3’-3” above rail (Platform Height).

*Only on light rail with Overhead Catenary System

Please refer to the attached drawings for 3rd rail location, dimension and limitation. Third rail is used only in the heavy rails in the subways, which is not subject to the above 115 ft curvature radius requirements.

4.3 Site Visit To comply with 115 feet curvature radius

requirement, bidders are encouraged to visit the Metro rail site and view this tight radius requirement, take all the necessary measurements and view the design of a 37 ft long rail car mover vehicle, which is designed to meet this radius curvature requirement.

4.4 Manufacturer DMF (http://www.dmfatlanta.com/ Diversified

Manufacturing) hi-rail gear or equivalent, insulated from wheel to wheel and to be installed behind the front wheels and behind the rear wheels.

All vehicles specified must be able to meet the light and heavy rail clearance envelope. The heavy rail is the most restrictive around the third rail area and most large vehicles will require super singles as the outer set of dual rear tires usually comes in contact with the third rail in switches and some curves. The proposed vehicle must meet the clearance envelope.

Please state the rail gear manufacturer and model.

4.5 Material of

Construction

The gears shall be all steel construction with cast steel wheels. The gauge is standard 56 ½” steel with tapered roller bearings. Hi-Rail gear to be insulated.

4.6 Shunting System Vehicle shall be equipped with an insulated shunting system compatible with the supplied hi-rail gear and suitable for Metro light rail and heavy rail operations.

The shunting system shall provide reliable track signal shunting capability compatible with Metro signaling systems while the vehicle is traveling in either forward or reverse direction on rail.

System shall be integrated with the hi-rail gear and include operator controls accessible from within the cab.

Vehicle shall include in-cab and exterior-visible indicator lights showing hi-rail gear deployed and stowed status.

All shunting system components shall be designed for heavy-duty rail service and protected against vibration, moisture, corrosion, and environmental exposure associated with rail operations.

Equivalent shunting systems suitable for the intended application are acceptable subject to Metro approval.

5.0 Instruction and Parts Manuals

5.1 As part of vehicle’s final acceptance process, the following manuals and schematics shall be furnished at the pre-delivery inspection. If unable to provide any or all of the following manuals and schematics at the pre-delivery inspection, the successful bidder shall submit, in writing, to the designated Metro contract administrator the reason for non-compliance.

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

5.2 Two (2) complete copies of the operator’s manual.

5.3 Two (2) complete sets of the maintenance, repair, and parts manuals and for any optional items or accessories specified. Digital versions of OEM manual are acceptable.

5.4 Two (2) complete sets of electrical schematics and for any optional items or accessories specified on each type of vehicle, unless said schematics are already included in the maintenance, repair and parts manuals. Digital versions of OEM manual are acceptable.

6.0 Warranty

6.1 The warranty for all components shall commence no later than 30 days from the date of delivery to the Metro providing there are no pending acceptance issues.

Warranty for OEM vehicle(s) including aftermarket accessories, such as utility body, hi rail gear, flat bed and lights/light bars, etc., shall be the responsibility of the prime contractor.

Warranties shall be $0.00 deductible.

6.2 Cab & Chassis

Warranty

The bidder shall warrant the tractor furnished to be free from defects in design, material, and workmanship for a period of five (5) years or 200,000 miles, or by the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is greater.

6.3 Power Train Warranty The bidders are also required to include a 5-year or 300,000 miles or manufacturer’s standard warranty for the power drive train including the engine with accessories, transmission and drive axles.

6.4 Hi Rail Gear Warranty Hi rail gear furnished with this vehicle shall be free from defects in design, material, and workmanship for a minimum period of one (1) year or by the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is greater.

6.5 Warranty of Parts and

Accessories

During the warranty period, any pre diagnostic tests performed to determine the operating condition of a defective part(s) shall be covered under warranty at no charge(s) to Metro. This shall also include no charge for post diagnostic test(s) performed to confirm proper operation of the parts after it has been repaired or replaced.

7.0 Track Testing and Acceptance

7.1 Final acceptance shall be made by Metro after inspection and successful completion of track testing to verify compliance with this specification.

Performance testing shall be conducted by Metro personnel on Metro rail property. A vendor representative may be present during testing if requested. The unit shall demonstrate satisfactory operation on track, including negotiation of specified track curvature, grades, clearances, hi-rail system operation, braking, and all safety systems and installed equipment, as applicable.

Metro test personnel shall perform a minimum of two (2) runs in each direction, or as otherwise determined by Metro.

If the unit fails to meet any specified requirement, the Contractor shall make all necessary corrections, adjustments, repairs, or modifications at no additional cost to Metro.

Final acceptance shall not occur until all testing is completed successfully, all deficiencies are corrected, and all required manuals, training, warranties, and deliverables have been provided.

8.0 Training

8.1 Training Requirements

As part of the final acceptance process, the Contractor shall provide onsite training for Metro personnel.

Training shall be provided by the vehicle OEM, hi-rail system manufacturer, or an OEM-authorized representative.

Training shall be conducted at a Metro facility designated by Metro and shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after final acceptance, unless otherwise approved by Metro.

Contractor shall provide all training materials, operator guides, and service references at the time of training.

Training costs shall be separately identified in the bid price.

8.2 Operator Training

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of four (4) hours of operator training for up to ten (10) Metro personnel.

Training shall include, but not be limited to:

• Vehicle familiarization and safety systems

• Vehicle and/or equipment operating procedures

• Pre-trip inspection procedures

• Road operation and worksite operation

• Hi-rail gear deployment and stowage procedures

• Road-to-rail and rail-to-road transition procedures

• Rail travel operation, braking, and steering characteristics

• Emergency operating procedures

• Safe operation of all installed attachments, auxiliary systems, and body equipment, as applicable

8.3 Maintenance Training

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of four (4) hours of maintenance training for up to ten (10) Metro maintenance personnel.

Training shall include, but not be limited to:

• Preventive maintenance requirements

• Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, as equipped

• OEM diagnostic systems and fault code interpretation

• Troubleshooting and repair procedures

• Service intervals and lubrication requirements

• Inspection, adjustment, and replacement of hi-rail system components

• Emergency recovery procedures

9.0 Delivery Timeline

9.1 Requested delivery is within 270 days of Contract effective date. Contractor shall state delivery timeline.

10.0 Drawings

Drawing 1

Drawing 2

Drawing 3

Drawing 4

Drawing 5

Drawing 6