FORM D - SAMPLE LETTER OF SOLICITATION.pdf
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This is a sample letter of solicitation for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) issued by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for Project B234, a trackwork installation project. The letter requests quotes from DBE-certified firms for multiple work categories including clearing and grubbing, signal and lighting, excavation, fencing, backfill, construction area signs, and landscaping. Plans and specifications are available for inspection at the prime contractor's office or at designated local plan rooms. Interested DBE firms must submit their quotes by December 29 at 2:00 p.m. All participating DBE firms are required to maintain current certification with LACMTA and must provide a copy of their DBE certification with their submission. The letter references LACMTA's certification hotline at (213) 922-2600 for questions regarding the certification process.
The letter emphasizes that the prime contractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages Small Business Enterprise participation. Firms requiring assistance with bonding or insurance are directed to contact the prime contractor directly, with additional resources available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Bond Assistance Programs. The prime contractor indicated an intent to follow up with DBE firms by phone and provided contact information for questions regarding the project.
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EXHIBIT 1
FORM D - SAMPLE LETTER OF SOLICITATION
Date
DBE Firm Address City, State, Zip
ATTN: Chief Estimator
Project: B234, Trackwork Installation Owner: Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bid/Proposal Due Date: December 29, 20xx at 2:00 p.m.
We are bidding/proposing the above project as a prime contractor and would appreciate quotes from DBEs who are currently certified with LACMTA for the following work/services and/or materials:
Clearing and Grubbing
Signal & Lighting
Excavation
Fencing
Backfill
Construction Area Signs
Landscaping
Plans and specifications are available for inspection at our office or at a local plan room (give name and location of alternate plan rooms, if available). Should you need any assistance in obtaining bonding or insurance, please feel free to call us. DBE firms are also referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and/or the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Bond Assistance Programs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as a matter of policy, encourage the participation of Small Business Enterprises.
All DBE firms must be certified by the bid/proposal due date and must provide our office with a copy of your DBE certification to include with the bid/proposal. Should you have any questions regarding LACMTA’s certification process, contact LACMTA’s certification Hotline at (213) 922- 2600.
We will be contacting you by phone regarding this project, but feel free to contact us at (phone number) or by fax (phone number).
Yours truly, Mr. Jim Mason Chief Estimator
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