EXHIBIT A.1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS_MA-24-22.pdf

EXHIBIT A.1 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Telescoping Articulating Bucket Utility Truck Specification Number MA-24-22

July 6, 2026

Bidder Name: ____________________________ Specification No: MA-24-22

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING BUCKET UTILITY 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 18,000 lbs minimum. In compliance, 18,500 lbs.

Model FORD F-550 OR APPROVED

EQUAL.

In compliance, Ford F550

1.0 Chassis Features

A

B

C Please Complete

This Column

1.1 Manufacturer/Model FORD F-550 OR APPROVED EQUAL.

PLEASE STATE MAKE AND MODEL OFFERED.

1.2 Style RWD; DRW; Regular/Standard cab.

1.3 Cab to Axle

(CA)

As appropriate for utility body and aerial boom offered.

1.4 GVWR Minimum 18,000 lbs.

1.5 Emissions California emissions compliant.

1.6 Engine Gasoline; minimum 6.0 liter, V-8.

1.7 Transmission Automatic with overdrive.

1.8 Suspension Heavy duty; including front and rear.

1.9 Auxiliary Transmission

Cooler

Manufacturer’s standard auxiliary transmission cooler; Externally mounted.

1.10 Brakes Power assisted, with minimum rear anti-lock

brakes.

1.11 Steering Power steering.

1.12

Main Battery Heavy-duty manufacturer’s standard with maximum CCA rating available for the vehicle model offered. (Please state the battery capacity).

1.13 Auxiliary Battery Odyssey or Optima Yellowtop or Approved Equal;

heavy duty, valve regulated, maintenance free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) type battery with continuous duty solenoid and 930 minimum CCA rating.

The auxiliary deep cycle battery shall be provided with a battery isolator and shall be charged off the vehicle charging system.

The battery shall be mounted in the engine compartment. If the battery cannot be mounted in the engine compartment, then the alternate location must be approved by Metro before delivery.

Please state battery model offered.

1.14 Alternator 200-amp minimum.

1.15 Seating Heavy- duty cloth seating.

1.16 Air Bags Driver and front passenger.

1.17 Seat Belts Per federal standards.

1.18 Keys The truck shall be provided with a minimum of four

(4) identical sets of keys and remotes.

Keys for each vehicle (including utility body) shall be keyed differently.

Key sets shall be as follows:

▪ One combination door/ignition key to start or open all doors of each vehicle and remote.

▪ Key for utility body’s compartments for each vehicle shall be keyed alike but not necessarily keyed to the vehicle’s key code(s).

▪ Any additional accessory keys.

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

1.19 Fuel Tank 40 gallons minimum.

1.20 Interior Color Manufacturer’s black or gray equivalent.

1.21 Exterior Color Factory white exterior.

1.22 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.

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

The tire and the rim of the spare tire shall be of the same manufacturer and model as the other tires/wheels on the unit and shall be shipped loose.

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

2.0 Chassis Accessories

2.1

Radio AM/FM radio with OEM Bluetooth connection.

2.2

Back-up Alarm Preco Model 45AA or approved equal.

The backup alarm shall activate whenever the transmission selector is in the reverse position.

2.3 Climate Control Factory heater and air conditioning.

2.4 Doors & Windows Factory standard tinted power windows and power door locks.

2.5 Mirrors Factory powered trailer option left and right mirrors;

Windshield mounted rear view mirror.

2.6 Running Board Running boards with flat anti-slip surfaced step area installed on each side of the cab.

2.7 Floor mats OEM all-weather rubber or vinyl floor mats.

2.8 Beacon Light One (1) 360º amber LED beacon strobe light with protection cage mounted on top of center of cab. If the surface of the roof doesn’t allow for roof mounting, the light may be mounted on stem protruding from utility body behind the driver. Final mounting location to be confirmed by Metro before utility body fabrication.

Light may be controlled with factory upfitter switches if available.

Light shall be in compliance with California Vehicle Code Title 13.

2.9 External Back Up External backup camera system shall be installed

Camera System and contain the following:

• 7” LED color monitor mounted on the dash (if in dash unit is not available/compatible with utility body).

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

OEM Chassis Backup Camera is acceptable.

Vendor shall confirm mounting positions with Metro before installation.

Please specify model(s) offered.

2.10 Fire Extinguisher One 5 lbs. ABC fire extinguisher with bracket shall be installed in cabinet closest to driver. Cabinet shall be properly labeled as required by law.

2.1

Emergency Reflector Kit

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

3.0 Utility Body

3.1

Construction and Design

Utility body offered will be designed and constructed to meet all federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Utility body will be constructed out of aluminum and painted to match chassis color offered.

Utility body design to be approved by Metro before fabrication may start.

3.2

Body Size Nominal 108”L x 94” W x 40”H with 58” bed width and 18” compartment width. Compartment depth shall be 18”.

3.3 Cabinets • Each side shall have two (2) large vertical

cabinet and one (1) horizontal cabinet sized to best fit body offered. Each vertical compartment shall have two (2) lock-in-place adjustable shelves and the horizontal compartments shall have a minimum of three (3) adjustable dividers.

• All cabinets shall be lockable and will use a rod lock system.

• All cabinets shall have LED lighting.

• All cabinets shall be have proper seals to be weather resistant when closed and have removable drainage plugs.

• All cabinet doors shall have a chain stops or equivalent system designed to prevent doors from slamming open.

• Two dedicated wheel chock storage areas above wheel well on curbside of body.

3.4 Features • 24” long tail shelf with treadplate top and full side skirts, bumper, two (2) 10” wide grip strut bumper cable steps, and an access handle.

• Boom rest.

• Exposed horizontal bed area shall have a black spray-in bed liner.

• Grab handles at the rear on each side of unit.

4.0 Hydraulic Telescoping Articulating Aerial Lift

4.1

Model Altec AT35-G, Versalift SST37-EIH, Dur-A-Lift DTAX-39, or approved equal.

4.2

Ground to Bottom of Platform Height

35 ft. minimum.

4.3 Horizontal reach 27 ft. minimum

4.4 Bucket Capacity Minimum of 300 lbs. throughout the full range of the boom articulation.

4.5 Insulation The aerial lift shall be designed in compliance with category C machine and is dialectically tested and rated for operation up to 46,000 volts AC per

ANSI/SIA A92.2-2009.

4.6 Outriggers Out and down style vertical outriggers. Outriggers must be adequate to support the bucket truck in its final configuration.

Outriggers shall be equipped with outrigger pads.

4.7 Features • 180º platform rotation for easy cleanout.

• Auxiliary Let down for emergency lowering of platform.

• Platform tie downs.

5.0 Warranty

All warranty periods listed below shall commence from vehicles 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 including travel and labor.

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

5.1

Vehicle Warranty The vehicle 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.

5.2

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.

5.3 Boom Lift Aerial Device

& Body

The boom lift including the body furnished shall be warranted to be free from defects in design, material, and workmanship for a minimum period of one (1) year.

Please specify warranty terms.

5.4 Emission Warranty The vehicle’s emissions system shall be warranted for a minimum period of three (3) years or 50,000 miles or by the manufacturer’s extended warranty, whichever is greater.

5.7 Warranty Coverage Bids received from dealers outside 60 mile distance 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.

6.0 Instruction Manuals

As part of Vehicle final acceptance process, the following manuals and schematics shall be furnished by the final delivery date. If unable to provide any or all of the manuals and schematics by the final delivery date, submit in writing, to the designated Metro contract administrator the reason for non-compliance and provide a “Due Bill” with specific date that the manuals and schematics will be delivered to Metro.

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

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

6.2 A digital version of the complete OEM set of the maintenance, repair, electrical schematics, and parts manual for the unit and any optional items or accessories specified. If a digital version is not available, two (2) paper copies may be substituted for digital copies.

6.3 A wiring diagram for the unit and accessories as delivered shall be provided.

7.0 Delivery Timeline

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