IFB DR141664_Q and A No. 1.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in response to inquiries from potential bidders regarding IFB No. DR141664 for six stake bed trucks equipped with pressure washers. The solicitation requires new Ford F-550 vehicles or approved equivalents, each paired with a 12-foot by 8-foot aluminum stake bed and an integrated pressure washer system rated at minimum 6.3 gpm at 3,000 psi with water recovery capability. Bids are due August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with questions due July 31, 2026. Delivery must occur within 180 days of the contract effective date to LACMTA Division 10 in Los Angeles, California, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Virtual bid opening occurs August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via email submission to bids@metro.net. Pre-delivery inspection and factory acceptance are required, with LACMTA conducting post-delivery inspections for operational status and specification compliance.

All equipment must be the latest factory model year at time of award with no rebuilt or remanufactured components, and must comply with California Air Quality Management District rules 219 and 222, California Air Resources Board standards, EPA Tier 4 emissions, FRA requirements, and UL 1776 pressure washer certification. The pressure washer heater must be rated at maximum 550,000 BTU heat input capacity. Bidders must submit firm unit prices covering all labor, overhead, profit, taxes, tariffs, insurance, freight, and all subcontractor and supplier costs, with California sales tax at 9.75% and a California tire fee of $1.75 per tire applying. Payment terms are Net 30, with separate invoices required per vehicle including VIN or serial number. Pre-qualification is required if bid exceeds $500,000, and bid security of at least 10% of total bid price is required and must remain firm for 90 days. No specific SBE/DVBE subcontracting goal has been established; however, bidders are encouraged to afford maximum opportunities to certified SBE/DVBE firms when subcontracting opportunities exist. Warranty periods range from one to six years depending on component. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder on a firm fixed-price basis.