EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES.pdf

Specification Number MA-26-05

June 02, 2026

EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF SERVICES

(06.02.2026)

Equipment (Description): Field Operations Command Vehicle

1.0 Scope

1.1 This Contract is for the purchase of one (1) new Field Operations Command Vehicle. THE CONTRACTOR

SHALL PROVIDE THE REQUESTED EQUIPMENT IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH LACMTA’S

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT A.1.

1.2 The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, and warrant each vehicle according to these specifications and shall include all items and/or accessories not mentioned, but required, for operation of the equipment.

2.0 General Requirements

2.1 All equipment classified as standard and/or required to operate the vehicle shall be provided at no additional cost to LACMTA. Items inadvertently omitted from this specification that are classified and or otherwise designated by the equipment manufacturer as required to operate the specified equipment shall be brought to the attention of the designated LACMTA representative.

2.2 OEM & Aftermarket Components

The vehicle with their components shall be new and of the latest factory model year released at the time the purchase order is awarded. They shall be complete, and ready to operate upon delivery. No rebuilt, refurbished or remanufactured components will be acceptable. All components shall be Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM), no aftermarket components shall be acceptable unless referenced in this specification and/or approved by the designated LACMTA representative.

All accessory installations shall be securely affixed and comply with OEM, Federal, State and OSHA standards. No installation shall interfere with the OEM systems nor render the equipment warranty invalid.

All electrical installations shall have all wires securely affixed to the running path. Wiring shall have protective shielding with loom, fabric, or PVC, as well as rubber grommets to protect wires that pass-through plates and panels, and insulated wire clamps for mounting. All accessory circuits shall have proper circuit protection adequately to prohibit damage to the unit’s OEM systems and prevent electrical shorts or fires.

2.3 Regulatory Compliance

The vehicle shall be, at the date of the delivery, in compliance with all current applicable local, California State and Federal Code of Regulations.

At the date of the delivery, the equipment shall comply with all current and applicable local, California state, and federal regulations. This compliance shall include, but not limited to, all current mandates from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emission standards, the California Air Resources Board (ARB), and local Air Quality Management District (AQMD). Furthermore, the equipment must conform to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 8, section 8470, Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standards, the National Electrical Cord (NFA 70/ANSI) and all local laws pertaining to this equipment

2.4 Delivery Requirements

Requested delivery is within 180 days from date of Contract effective date.

Contractor must notify designated LACMTA personnel two (2) working days prior to equipment delivery to

LACMTA so that LACMTA staff can make the necessary scheduling and travel arrangements to perform pre-delivery inspections and pre-acceptance of the vehicle at the factory.

The vehicle shall be prepared and cleaned before it is presented for the post-delivery inspection.

Delivery must be made Monday through Friday between 7:30am to 1:00pm.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to make a delivery by a truck equipped with a lift gate to offload the vehicle and any equipment to a location as designated by Metro personnel.

The vehicle must be delivered with temporary license plates.

The equipment shall be delivered to Metro with a full fuel tank.

2.5 Delivery Location

All vehicles shall be delivered to:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Division 10 - Non-Revenue Maintenance Operation

742 North Mission Road

Los Angeles, CA 90033

Attention: Sona Darakjian

Equipment Engineering Supervisor

Office Number: (562) 658-0229

Cell Number: (818) 288-0301

2.6 DMV Registration

All vehicles’ registration and license plates shall be processed by METRO. Vendors should not submit to DMV any DMV paperwork on behalf of Metro.

2.7 Delivery of DMV Documents and Others

Please provide the following required documents stated herein at the time of delivery:

• DMV Report of Sale form (Reg. 397- Application for Registration of New Vehicle/Trailer) and Statement of

Fact.

o For each vehicle sold by CA dealers, submit to METRO, DMV Report of Sale form (Reg. 397- Application for Registration of New Vehicle/Trailer) and Statement of Fact, if required.

o Sold to name and address must be filled out EXACTLY as follows:

L A CNTY METRO TRANS AUTHORITY (with a space between L and A) One Gateway Plaza (NOT 1 Gateway Plaza) Los Angeles, CA 90012

Lien holder: None

Do not countersign areas that require LA CNTY METRO signature.

o Temporary license plates.

• Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)

For out-of-state vehicle delivery, please submit the following documents for each vehicle:

o Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO), the original copy.

o A copy of the invoice for the vehicle that needs to be registered with a cost breakdown.

• Weight certificate o A weight certificate is required for vehicles with two-axle or three-axle commercial vehicles between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds unladen.

o Dealers shall certify the unladen weight for new commercial vehicles weighing up to 8,000 pounds unladen and over 10,001 unladen for all trailers.

o Weight certificates shall be obtained from California or adjacent state’s (Arizona, Nevada, or

Oregon) weight stations.

• Delivery Receipt o Delivery receipts or bill of lading must be provided for each vehicle at the time of delivery.

• Transportation Permits o It is the responsibility of the bidder, if required, to pay and obtain transportation permits to Metro’s delivery address.

2.8 Sales Tax & Use Taxes

• California Sales Tax:

o California sales tax applies to all vehicles and/or other equipment purchased from a licensed California dealer.

o Dealers are required to collect taxes by invoicing LACMTA and then paying it directly to the

BOE.

• Use Tax:

o Use tax applies to all vehicles and/or other equipment purchased from an out-of-state dealer.

o Use tax is the liability of the buyer to pay at the time of registration either to the DMV or BOE.

o Paying California use taxes on behalf of LACMTA by the sellers and/or manufacturers that are located out-of-state and not a licensed California dealer is not preferred per the California DMV manual and California Board of Equalization (BOE) publications.

If the Contractor elects not to pay use tax, tax will still be calculated on the price page at the rate indicated but will not be invoiced as LACMTA will pay use tax directly to the DMV.

If the seller unintentionally pays use taxes to California Board of Equalization (BOE) on behalf of Metro and then invoices Metro, the seller or manufacturer then must provide the following documents at the time of delivery:

o Proof of use tax payment to BOE o Seller’s BOE account/certificate

2.9 Inspection & Acceptance

The vehicle shall not be inspected or accepted without prior compliance with this specification’s requirement.

The vehicle shall be subjected to a pre-delivery inspection, if required, and to post-delivery inspection by

LACMTA to determine if the vehicle delivered are fully operational and in their final configuration, are in full compliance with the technical and performance specification and they did not sustain any damage upon delivery to LACMTA.

The Contractor shall conduct a vehicle walk-through with Metro staff after the delivery of the vehicle. This walk-through is intended to make Metro staff aware of vehicle’s features, functions, proper operations and safety-related systems and procedures.

Final acceptance shall be made after post-delivery inspection is performed by LACMTA to determine full compliance with the technical specification with all “punch list” items and pending issues are resolved and satisfied. This includes provision, if specified, operating and maintenance manuals, and training to demonstrate that the vehicle and it’s upfitted components are fully operational.

2.10 Technical Specification Compliance Requirements

The vehicle and it’s upfitted components must meet all requirements, including the technical requirements in

Exhibit A.1.

2.11 Payments

Payment terms are Net 30. Refer to Contract Article IV – Compensation and Payment for additional requirements.

2.12 Invoices

Separate Invoices shall be provided for each equipment. The Contractor is responsible for submitting the original invoices to Accounts Payable. Refer to Contract Article IV – Compensation and Payment for additional requirements.

Each invoice must include the VIN number or serial number of the equipment delivered.

2.13 Training

All training requirements are listed in Exhibit A.1 attached document.