EXHIBIT A.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.pdf

EXHIBIT A.1 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Articulated-Bus Transport Trailer Specification Number MA-26-01-B

14 May 2026

Bidder: _______________________________ Specification No. MA-26-01-B

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

ARTICULATED-BUS TRANSPORT TRAILER

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 Minimum 100,000 lbs. In compliance, 110,000 lbs.

Manufacturer and Model

LANDOLL 850XT OR

APPROVED EQUAL.

In compliance, Landoll 850XT

1.0 Trailer Model & Features

A B C

1.1 Manufacturer

and Model

LANDOLL 850XT OR APPROVED EQUAL.

PLEASE SPECIFY YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL

OFFERED.

1.2 Trailer

Configuration

Hydraulic detachable gooseneck, extendable lowboy trailer for articulated transit bus recovery and transport.

1.3 Intended Use Trailer shall be designed and suitable for transporting and recovering disabled Metro 60-foot articulated transit buses on public roadways. The trailer shall be fully compatible with the tractor specified under MA- 26-01-A and capable of safely supporting Metro’s articulated bus fleet under intended recovery and transport operations.

1.4 Rated

Payload Capacity

Trailer shall have a minimum rated payload capacity of 70,000 lbs.

1.5 GVWR Minimum 100,000 lbs.

Please state the trailer GVWR.

1.6 Deck

Construction

Deck shall be heavy-duty steel construction, designed for heavy vehicle transport.

Deck shall have a non-slip surface suitable for rubber tires.

1.7 Usable Flat

Deck Length

Trailer shall provide a minimum 52 feet of usable deck length suitable for supporting 60-ft articulated buses. Contractor shall provide dimensional drawings showing bus positioning, KPRA, axle locations, articulation joint support, and overhang for Metro’s longest and heaviest articulated bus configurations.

1.8 Overall Trailer

Length

Contractor shall state overall trailer length in transport configuration and in fully extended configuration, if applicable.

1.9 Loaded Deck

Height

Nominal 22 inches.

Trailer shall have a low deck height suitable for transporting articulated transit buses.

Please state the calculated loaded deck height with Metro’s articulated buses.

1.10 Number of

Axles

Trailer shall be equipped with a minimum three (3) rear axles. Axle configuration shall be suitable for California legal transport and weight distribution.

1.11 Axle Load

Rating

Each trailer axle shall have a minimum 25,000 lb GAWR, or as required by the trailer manufacturer to safely support the proposed trailer GVWR and Metro’s articulated bus loading conditions.

Contractor shall state individual axle ratings, suspension ratings, and total axle group rating.

Axle Load Monitoring

System

OEM onboard axle load monitoring system, capable of displaying real-time axle loading information.

Please state the monitoring system offered.

1.12 Rear Steer

Axles

Rear steer axles are preferred. Bidder shall state whether rear steer axles are provided.

1.13 Suspension

Type

Trailer shall include heavy-duty air ride or equivalent suspension system suitable for:

• Highway transport

• Uneven yard surfaces

• Low-speed loading operations

• Recovery operations Suspension shall maintain load stability during bus transport.

1.14 Tire Size and

Rating

Please state tire size, ply rating, and load rating.

1.15 Hydraulic

Requirements

Trailer hydraulic system shall be compatible with Metro’s specified tractor hydraulic wet kit. Minimum hydraulic requirement shall be 20 GPM at 2,500 PSI at controls, or trailer manufacturer’s published requirement.

Bidder shall specify hydraulic requirements.

1.16 Winch System Trailer shall be equipped with an OEM heavy-duty hydraulic winch system suitable for loading and positioning disabled articulated transit buses into final transport position during detached loading operations. Minimum 30,000 lb line pull. Wireless remote control.

Please specify winch location and cable routing, make, model, cable type, cable length, and line pull.

1.17 Brake System Trailer shall be equipped with air brakes compliant with FMVSS requirements. Contractor shall specify brake type.

1.18 Electrical

System

Trailer shall be equipped with a 12-volt electrical system compatible with standard tractor connections.

1.19 Tie-Down and

Securement

Trailer shall include OEM tie-down and securement points suitable for articulated transit buses.

Securement points shall comply with applicable cargo securement requirements under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

1.20 Gooseneck

Type

Trailer shall be equipped with a hydraulic detachable gooseneck designed for repeated field recovery operations, including coupling and uncoupling on freeway shoulders, transit centers, and confined urban recovery locations.

1.21 Landing Gear Trailer shall be equipped with landing gear or support stands suitable for safe detachment and loading operations.

1.22 Bus Ramps Trailer shall include OEM bus ramps, approach

ramps, or equivalent transition devices suitable for low-floor articulated transit buses.

Onboard lockable storage and lift assist system for bus ramps.

1.23 Extension and

Tail Ramps

Extension and tail ramps to minimize underbody contact and smooth transition of low-floor articulated buses.

1.24 Lighting and

Reflective Markings

Trailer shall be equipped with DOT-compliant lighting and reflective conspicuity markings.

Battery powered 360-degree LED Amber Warning Lights.

Side Marking Lights.

OEM work zone lighting at the gooseneck, loading, and securement areas to support safe nighttime, low visibility, and roadside recovery operations.

1.25 Paint Manufacturer’s standard white.

1.26 Regulatory

Compliance

Trailer shall comply with all applicable FMVSS, DOT, and California roadway requirements in effect at the time of manufacture.

2.0 Warranty

All warranty periods listed below shall commence from equipment 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.

2.1 Trailer Warranty The trailer and its components shall be warranted for a period as defined by the manufacturer’s standard warranty.

Please state warranty terms offered.

2.2 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.

Local warranty service capability shall be available within the Los Angeles area to minimize operational disruption.

3.0 Instruction Manuals

All copies requested below shall be original furnished by the factory.

Copies produced without the permission of the copyright holder are not acceptable.

3.1 One (1) complete copy of the operator’s manual for each trailer and any components, optional items specified.

3.2 Total of one (1) digital version of the complete OEM set of the maintenance, repair, electrical schematics, and parts manual for the trailer and any optional items or accessories specified. If digital version is not available, online access to digital version or paper copies may be substituted for digital copies.

4.0 Training Requirements

4.1 Bidder will provide the following training by an OEM authorized trainer:

▪ One (1) operators training class. Training will be an orientation of unit’s operation and basic mechanical and electrical system maintenance.

▪ One (1) maintenance training class. Training will be an orientation of basic unit operation and thorough mechanical and electrical system maintenance. At a minimum, the class shall cover preventative maintenance, full diagnostic testing procedures, and all major component maintenance (i.e.

electrical, pneumatics and hydraulics etc…).

Training shall commence within 30 days of vehicles acceptance.

5.0 Delivery Timeline

5.1 Requested delivery is within 300 days from date of Contract effective date. Bidder shall state delivery timeline.

6.0 Metro Fleet Data and Site Access

6.1 Upon Contractor request, Metro may provide available fleet vehicle information to support engineering evaluations, calculations, loading analysis, permit assessments, or other technical determinations related to the proposed equipment.

Subject to Metro operational availability, Metro may also coordinate site visits for Contractors to inspect representative fleet vehicles as needed.

Contractor shall remain solely responsible for all engineering evaluations, compatibility determinations, and final equipment performance compliance.

7.0 Deviations

7.1 If the proposed trailer configuration, including compatible tractor specified under MA-26-01-A, results in deviations from the specified dimensional, axle loading, kingpin loading, KPRA, permit-related, or other operational requirements, Metro may evaluate the proposed tractor-trailer system based on documented verification from the applicable California Department of Transportation, County, and City permitting authorities confirming eligibility for the required transportation permits.

Contractor shall provide all necessary supporting documentation, including dimensional drawings, axle configuration, weight distribution, and other engineering information required for Metro’s evaluation.