IFB No. DR135523 - Question and Answer- No.1.pdf

IFB No. DR135523 Q&A No. 1

August 4, 2026

To: All Potential Proposers

Subject: Questions and Answers No. 1 IFB No. DR135523

HI-RAIL BACKHOE WITH TRAILER AND BALLAST TAMPER

Attached please find a list of questions from potential Proposers with Metro’s formal answers, all pertaining to the subject Invitation For Bid (IFB). Please note none of the questions or answers contained in the attachment should be viewed as a change, modification, or revision to the subject IFB requirements.

Any change to the subject IFB will be issued under a formal Amendment to the IFB by Metro.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Questions and Answers No. 1

Issued by:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Gabriel Anaya Principal Contract Administrator

The information addressed in the attached Questions and Answers are for information purposes only and are not binding on LACMTA. Only formal written Amendments may revise solicitation documents.

ATTACHMENT 1

IFB NO. DR135523 – HI-RAIL BACKHOE WITH TRAILER AND BALLAST TAMPER

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO. 1

IFB No. DR135523 1 Q&A No. 1

No Date of

Question Question Answer

Answer Issued

IFB

Amend.

1. 7/8/26

There are two different illustrations of allowable clearances provided in the bid documents. These illustrations show different allowable clearances. Can you please advise which illustration we should reference? Can the outer dimensions of the equipment be just short of the defined envelope

MW4707 Layout vs T-410 Layout give different clearance tolerances. What is the correct envelope we have to fit in?

The drawings included in Section 10 are provided for reference to illustrate Metro operating clearances at various locations. The proposed equipment shall comply with the clearance requirements specified in Section 5.1 and shall be capable of operating within Metro's most restrictive clearance envelope applicable to the intended service.

8/4/2026 No

2. 7/10/26

Section 1.26 requests a multipurpose 4 in 1 front loader bucket. When this bucket is selected the front loader lift capacity is 8,998lbs per John Deere 710 P specifications. Please acknowledge this discrepancy and advise

When equipped with the specified multipurpose (4-in-1) bucket, the manufacturer's standard rated loader lift capacity shall be considered acceptable. 8/4/2026 No

3. 7/10/26

The Deere 710 P is equipped with (4) LED front drive/work, (4) LED rear work and (2) LED side docking halogen lights (32,500 candlepower each). Are you requesting an additional lighting package to be mounted on rooftop in addition to the factory supplied lighting package?

No. Metro is not requesting an additional rooftop-mounted work light package beyond the manufacturer's standard lighting. The specified work light requirement may be satisfied by the manufacturer's standard lighting package, provided it includes a minimum of two (2) front and two (2) rear LED work lights meeting the operational intent of the specification. The roof-mounted beacon light specified remains a separate requirement.

8/4/2026 No

4. 7/10/26

The 4 wheel hi-rail system to be supplied maintains rear rubber tire constant contact with top of rail, therefore all braking action is achieved by utilizing the internal braking system on the Deere 710P. Please further define “rail brake assist”. If possible, please reference the make/model of a manufactured hi-rail system that features rail brake assist.

Metro clarifies that the intent of Section 5.5 is to require safe and effective braking while operating on rail. Hi-rail systems that utilize the vehicle manufacturer's standard braking system during rail operation are acceptable. A separate rail braking system is not required. The DYMAX Rail Rider system, compatible with the proposed backhoe is considered an acceptable reference.

8/4/2026 No

IFB No. DR135523 2 Q&A No. 1

Question Question Answer

Answer Issued

IFB

Amend.

5. 7/10/26

Approved Equals Request:

Section 1.0 - Features

1.32 – Lights

If the proposed backhoe manufacturer's standard lighting package satisfies the lighting requirements of Section 1.32, including the required number and function of the work lights, it will be considered acceptable. The roof-mounted warning beacon specified remains a separate requirement.

8/4/2026 No

6. 7/10/26

Approved Equals Request:

Section 2.0 – Accessories

2.5 – Hammer

Based on the information submitted, the NPK PH-4 will be considered an acceptable approved equal, provided it is fully compatible with the proposed backhoe and hydraulic system and meets the operational intent of Section 2.5.

8/4/2026 No

7. 7/10/26

Approved Equals Request:

Section 3.0 – Trailer

3.1 – Model

Based on the information submitted, the Interstate 40DLA will be considered an acceptable approved equal, provided it is configured to meet all requirements of Section 3.0, including minimum payload capacity, deck dimensions, air brakes, loading ramps, and all other applicable specification requirements.

8/4/2026 No

8. 7/10/26

Approved Equals Request:

Section 5.0 – Hi Rail Gear Design Requirements and Rail Drive System

5.5 – Brakes

As stated in the response to Question 4, Metro clarifies that hi-rail systems utilizing the vehicle manufacturer's standard braking system during rail operation are acceptable. A separate rail braking system is not required, provided all other requirements of Section 5.0 are met.

8/4/2026 No

9. 7/21/26

For the front rail wheels, do they need to be hydraulically placed with the operator not leaving the cab of can they be manual? Reason being the manual work with the standard front Multipurpose bucket that comes from the factory. The hydraulic ones need to have a quick coupler upfront and that was not in the spec requirements.

Metro prefers hydraulic deployment for front hi-rail wheel system; however, manual deployment is acceptable.

IFB No. DR135523 3 Q&A No. 1

Question Question Answer

Answer Issued

IFB

Amend.

10. 7/21/26

For the backhoe, you call for a shunt system.

XXXXX who is quoting the rail portion of this unit says they do not offer that for a backhoe, only vehicles.

Metro confirms that a shunt system is not required. A hi-rail backhoe without a shunt system is acceptable.

8/4/2026 Yes

11. 7/21/26

For the breaker that seems to be undersized for this size machine. I will have to quote a bigger unit as the current specs will not work with the pins for the bucket coupler.

Metro acknowledges the compatibility concern. Please submit the manufacturer and model of the hydraulic breaker that is compatible with the proposed backhoe model as an approved equal request.