FORM D - SAMPLE LETTER OF SOLICITATION.pdf
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- AE141998
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- California
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This is a sample letter of solicitation from a prime contractor to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) certified with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) regarding Project B234, a trackwork installation project for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The solicitation requests quotes from DBE firms for specific work and services including clearing and grubbing, signal and lighting installation, excavation, fencing, backfill, construction area signs, and landscaping. Plans and specifications are available for review at the prime contractor's office or at designated local plan rooms. The bid and proposal submission deadline is December 29 at 2:00 p.m. All DBE firms must be certified by LACMTA on or before the due date and must provide a copy of their DBE certification with their submission.
The solicitation emphasizes that all prospective bidders are equal opportunity participants and that the prime contractor actively encourages Small Business Enterprise participation. DBE firms requiring assistance with bonding or insurance are directed to contact the prime contractor or to explore resources available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Bond Assistance Programs. Interested DBE firms are encouraged to direct questions regarding LACMTA's certification requirements to the certification hotline at (213) 922-2600. The prime contractor, represented by Chief Estimator Jim Mason, will initiate contact with potential DBE bidders by phone and welcomes inquiries from interested firms.
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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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