EXHIBIT A - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WYPALLS CY133460.pdf

EXHIBIT A

BID NO. CY133460

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

SHOP TOWELS ( WYPALLS)

9.23.26

The following represents Metro’s technical requirements for NEW SHOP TOWELS (WYPALLS)

By responding to this Invitation For Bid, the Bidder hereby certifies that the product(s) offered are in full compliance with the Technical Requirements.

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

The contract to be awarded is for a specified duration of time but not for a fixed quantity. The bid quantities are estimates only, with deliveries to be ordered and released as required. This is not an exclusive contract and Metro expressly reserves the right to contract for services and materials such as those referenced herein through other suppliers.

APPROVED EQUALS:

Unless otherwise provided in the Specifications, reference to Goods or patented processes by brand, trade, name, make, manufacturer, or catalog number shall be regarded only as a means of establishing a standard of quality. Such references shall not be construed as limiting competition.

The Contractor may, at its option, use any Goods or process that is equivalent to that named subject to the prior written acceptance by LACMTA.

Bidders seeking LACMTA’s authorization for substitution of Goods or processes are required to submit a written request for an “Approved Equal” substitution together with literature, data and specification sheets as evidence of compliance with the item specified below no later than October 14, 2026 by 10:00 p.m. Bidders are required to submit the request and substitution is solely within the discretion of LACMTA. LACMTA shall be the sole judge of the quality and suitability of proposed alternative Goods or processes subject to the right of LACMTA to accept or reject such alternative.

If Metro determines that testing or other investigation of the alternate product cannot be accomplished prior to the completion of the current solicitation’s evaluation period, Metro shall not delay award of the Contract. In such case, if the alternate product is subsequently found to be an Approved Equal, it will be included for award consideration in the next solicitation that Metro conducts for the same requirement.

Approved Equal request(s) received later than the time and date specified above shall not be considered for Approved Equal evaluation and shall not be considered for Contract award. Bidders will be invited to submit samples upon the request of Metro.

Please refer to Letter of Invitation (LOI), section 14 - Critical Dates.

Metro Item Code Number

Qualified Product Descriptions

Qualified Manufacturers Name

Qualified Supplier’s Part

Number(s)

146602

TOWEL - PAPER

WYPALL, 9.8"X16.4",

POP-UP, BONDED

CELLULOSE WIPERS, 9

BX/CS, 05790

KIMBERLY-CLARK

CORPORATION

5790KC

MONTHLY CONSUMPTION PER DIVISIONS:

If supplier fails to maintain sufficient stock that must be delivered to Metro receiving dock within 10 calendar days from the order release, Metro reserves the right to cancel the Master Agreement or terminate contract in accordance with Article X, Additional Provision, Section F. Metro agrees to purchase the estimated quantity that it specified to be maintained in stock.

MTA ITEM

CODE

DESCRIPTION 48 HOUR

MONTHLY

CONSUMPTION

PER DIVISION

DIVISION

146602

TOWEL - PAPER WYPALL, 9.8"X16.4",

POP-UP, BONDED CELLULOSE

WIPERS, 9 BX/CS, 05790

VAR

Please see Solicitation Exhibit 20, Point of Delivery for division address(es).