No.

Issued:

LACMTA ISSUE DATE: September 14, 2026 Security Asset Manager (SAM) Key Safe IFB No. OP143616

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. LETTER OF INVITATION

LOI-01 NOTICE AND INVITATION

LOI-02 DEFINITIONS

LOI-03 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

LOI-04 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA

LOI-05 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

LOI-06 WORKSITE VISIT (RESERVED)

LOI-07 BASIS OF AWARD

LOI-08 APPROVED EQUALS (GOODS)

LOI-09 EXHIBITS

LOI-10 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

LOI-11 INDEMNITY

LOI-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (RESERVED)

LOI-13 SOLICITATION LINKS

LOI-14 CRITICAL DATES

LOI-15 DBE PROGRAM

LOI-16 SBE/DVBE PROGRAM (RESERVED)

LOI-17 SBE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM (RESERVED)

LOI-18 MSZ PROGRAM (RESERVED)

LOI-19 LSBE PREFERENCE (RESERVED)

LOI-20 LOI SIGNATURES

II. BID INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

IB-01 PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

IB-02 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION LAW (RESERVED)

IB-03 EXAMINATION OF IFB DOCUMENTS

IB-04 INTERPRETATION OF IFB DOCUMENTS

IB-05 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA OTHER THAN THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

IB-06 AMENDMENTS

IB-07 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTAL

IB-08 MODIFIED AND ALTERNATIVE BIDS

IB-09 SIGNING OF BIDS

IB-10 SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF SEALED BID

IB-11 BID EVALUATION PROCESS

IB-12 DISCREPANCIES IN BID ITEMS

IB-13 WITHDRAWAL OF BID

IB-14 BID MISTAKES

IB-15 LACMTA RIGHTS

IB-16 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

IB-17 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

IB-18 FILING OF PROTESTS

IB-19 BUY BACK (RESERVED)

IB-20 BONDS (RESERVED)

IB-21 BIDDERS LIST FORM

DEOD INSTRUCTIONS

DI-01 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/PROPOSERS

III. BID REQUIREMENTS/FORMS

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL FORMAT

1.2 BID CONTENT

1.3 BID FORMS

1.4 CERTIFICATION FORMS

1.5 DBE FORMS

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EXHIBITS (SOLICITATION)

EXHIBIT 1 DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS AND COMMITMENT FORMS

EXHIBIT 2 SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES AND PRICES (BID PRICING SHEET)

EXHIBIT 3 LIST OF CERTIFIED FIRMS (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT 4 BIDDERS LIST FORM

EXHIBIT 5 BID LETTER

EXHIBIT 6 LIST OF CURRENT CONTRACTS - BACKLOG

EXHIBIT 7 LIST OF COMPLETED CONTRACTS - LAST FIVE YEARS

EXHIBIT 8 ETHICS DECLARATION

EXHIBIT 9 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT 10 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH 49 CFR PART 655, PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL

MISUSE AND PROHIBITED DRUG USE IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS

EXHIBIT 11 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LOBBYING REQUIREMENTS (49 CFR

PART 20)

EXHIBIT 12 CERTIFICATION OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR AND LOWER TIER PARTICIPANT

REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION

EXHIBIT 13 NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT TO BE EXECUTED BY BIDDER

EXHIBIT 14 MISCELLANEOUS (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT 15 BID BOND (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT 16 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT 17 SAFETY (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT 18 BIDDERS INDUSTRIAL SAFETY RECORD (RESERVED)

IV. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (SAMPLE)

FORM OF CONTRACT

ARTICLE 0 SIGNATURES

ARTICLE I CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS

ARTICLE III SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED/ GOODS TO BE DELIVERED

ARTICLE IV COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

ARTICLE V CONTRACT TERM AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

ARTICLE VI OPTIONS (RESERVED)

ARTICLE VII AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

ARTICLE VIII INSURANCE

ARTICLE IX NOTICES AND SERVICE THEREOF*

ARTICLE X ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE XI ENTIRE AGREEMENT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SP-01 DBE PARTICIPATION

SP-02 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST*

SP-03 RELEASE OF INFORMATION*

SP-04 WORKSITE ACCESS/RESTORATION (RESERVED)

SP-05 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

SP-06 LOSS PREVENTION (RESERVED)

SP-07 CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT* (RESERVED)

SP-08 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY DATA (RESERVED)

SP-09 CLEAN UP (RESERVED)

SP-10 PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (RESERVED)

SP-11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS* (RESERVED)

SP-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES* (RESERVED)

SP-13 THE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE (RESERVED)

SP-14 LACMTA MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL* (RESERVED)

SP-15 SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATION* (RESERVED)

SP-16 PAYMENT OF PREVAILING AND LIVING WAGES/ REPORTING* (RESERVED)

SP-17 LIVING WAGE/SERVICE CONTRACT WORKER RETENTION POLICY * (RESERVED)

SP-18: CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT

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SP-19: CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

GC-01 GLOSSARY OF TERMS*

GC-02 GOVERNING LAW*

GC-03 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

GC-04 INTERPRETATION*

GC-05 AUTHORITY OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

GC-06 LACMTA'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (PROJECT MANAGER)

GC-07 ORGANIZATIONAL AND KEY PERSONNEL

GC-08 WHISTLEBLOWER REQUIREMENTS*

GC-09 AGENT TO ACCEPT SERVICE

GC-10 ETHICS AUTHORITIES*

GC-11 CONFIDENTIALITY*

GC-12 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES*

GC-13 ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS*

GC-14 LICENSES AND PERMITS

GC-15 GOODS*

GC-16 RIGHTS IN PROPERTY*

GC-17 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

GC-18 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS*

GC-19 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE*

GC-20 INSPECTION OF WORK*

GC-21 FINAL ACCEPTANCE*

GC-22 SAFETY*

GC-23 WARRANTY*

GC-24 SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION*

GC-25 UNAUTHORIZED ACTIONS*

GC-26 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION*

GC-27 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

GC-28 EXTENSION OF TIME

GC-29 SUSPENSION* (RESERVED)

GC-30 HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES*

(RESERVED)

GC-31 CHANGES

GC-32 NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLAIM AND CLAIMS

GC-33 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

GC-34 SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT AND PROVISIONS FOR USE*

GC-35 RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA, PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS*

GC-36 RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA, PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS*

GC-37 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

GC-38 THE CONTRACTOR'S INTERACTION WITH THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC*

GC-39 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF LACMTA*

GC-40 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT*

GC-41 ASSIGNMENT*

GC-42 NO WAIVER

GC-43 SEVERABILITY*

GC-44 AUDIT REQUIREMENTS*

GC-45 CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS*

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

RR-01 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE*

RR-02 DISCRIMINATION*

RR-03 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT*

RR-04 CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS*

RR-05 CLEAN WATER AND CLEAN AIR REQUIREMENTS*

RR-06 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION LAW* (RESERVED)

RR-07 COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (HSC) §25250.51 (RESERVED)

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RR-08 ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM* (SERVICES & GOODS)

RR-09 ACCESS TO RECORDS

RR-10 FEDERAL FUNDING, INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS, AND FEDERAL CHANGES*

RR-11 ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS

RR-12 NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES*

RR-13 PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS*

RR-14 SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT*

RR-15 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

RR-16 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LOBBYING POLICY*

RR-17 BUY AMERICA*

RR-18 CARGO PREFERENCE*

RR-19 FLY AMERICA

RR-20 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT*

RR-21 SEISMIC SAFETY

RR-22 ADA ACCESS

RR-23 TRANSIT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS*

RR-24 CHARTER SERVICE OPERATIONS

RR-25 SCHOOL BUS REQUIREMENTS

RR-26 FEDERAL PATENT AND DATA RIGHTS*

RR-27 SAFE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - SEAT BELT USE*

RR-28 SAFE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - DISTRACTED DRIVING*

RR-29 FTA NOTIFICATION FOR FTA CONCERNS*

EXHIBITS (CONTRACT)

EXHIBIT A STATEMENT OF WORK

EXHIBIT B SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT C PRICING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT D WORK-COMPLETION/DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT E DIVERSITY & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANUAL

(RC-FTA)

EXHIBIT F-1 PAYMENT CERTIFICATION (CONTINUOUS)

EXHIBIT F-2 PAYMENT CERTIFICATION (FINAL)

EXHIBIT G APPROVED SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT H MISCELLANEOUS (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT I 49 CRF PART 20 (RESERVED)

EXHIBIT J 29 CFR 5.5 AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGE CLASSIFICATIONS

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I. LETTER OF INVITATION

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LOI-01 NOTICE AND INVITATION

DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026

ATTENTION: PROSPECTIVE BIDDER

SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BID No. OP143616

SOLICITATION TITLE: SECURITY ASSET MANAGER (SAM) KEY SAFE

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has established a contracting opportunity to provide the following: Security Asset Manager (SAM) Key Safe. This project is detailed in the Scope of Services, Exhibit A. The resultant contract, if awarded, will be federally funded and is subject to fiscal year funding.

You are hereby invited to submit to LACMTA a Bid to furnish all Services, including, but not limited to, all management, labor, or materials and other related items required for the performance of a contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid (IFB) on a(n) Firm Fixed Price basis. All Services provided under the resulting contract ("Contract") shall be completed no later than Monday, December 1, 2031. This Contract includes zero 0 month option(s).

Bids in response to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically via email to bids@metro.net. Bids must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. Time of receipt is determined by the date/time stamp imprinted upon the email system. It is recommended that bidders send their email(s) allowing for sufficient time to ensure that the bidder can meet the bid due date. Additionally, it is recommended that bidder's email(s) are sent with a Delivery and Read receipt for their records. Lastly, bidders should send a verification email to the named Contract Administrator of the IFB after the email submission(s) of proposal to bids@metro.net. The verification email should indicate that a bid has been submitted by Vendor Name for IFB# on X number of emails.

A public bid opening will be held virtually on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10:30a.m.:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/219664978310253?p=7zKeQPc2oZ82LRClIY

Meeting ID: 219 664 978 310 253 Passcode: Ma27e9YQ Need help? | System reference

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LOI-02 DEFINITIONS

Refer to the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Section titled GLOSSARY OF TERMS in the General Conditions for the meaning of various abbreviations, acronyms and terms used in this IFB but not defined herein.

LOI-03 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

The IFB documents are available for download through LACMTA's Vendor Portal (Open Solicitations).

Additional reference documents, if requested, are available through the Contract Administrator.

LOI-04 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA

All communications in connection with this IFB shall be provided as follows:

Contract Administrator:

• By U.S. Mail, FedEX, UPS or courier:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952 Attention: Jessica Omohundro, Principal Contract Administrator IFB No. OP143616

• By telephone at (213) 922-4790

• By electronic mail at omohundroj@metro.net

Diversity & Equal Opportunity: Lisa Tousant at (213) 922-5419 or via email at DEODS@metro.net.

Request for information on lobbyist registration are to be directed to the Ethics Department at One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop 99-19-1, Los Angeles, CA 90012; ethics@metro.net.

Pre-Qualification Department: (213) 922-4130 or via email at Pre-Qual@metro.net.

LOI-05 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

LACMTA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference. Bidders are invited to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. Attendance is not mandatory to be considered for award of a contract; however, when a Pre-Bid Conference is held, attendance is an essential part of Good Faith Efforts.

Pre-Bid Conference

Time and Date: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026 http://metro.net/solicitations

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Location:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/273482097360 ?p=Zovct24lE9LsNSk7oC Meeting ID: 273 482 097 360 Passcode: WW38ik9x

Need help?|System reference

Dial in by phone +1 213-279-1001,,922558247#United States, Los Angeles Find a local number Phone conference ID: 922 558 247# For organizers: Meeting options|Reset dial-in PIN

LACMTA does not pay for parking or validate tickets.

LOI-06 WORKSITE VISIT (RESERVED)

LOI-07 BASIS OF AWARD

A. The award, if made, will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible Bidder. LACMTA reserves its rights, including, but not limited to, those identified in the Instructions to Bidders, LACMTA RIGHTS, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received.

B. If Option pricing is requested, the evaluation for Contract Award will be based upon the Base Contract plus Option(s), in any possible combination of Options, as determined by LACMTA. Bidders MUST bid on the base and options to be considered for award. LACMTA will evaluate the option pricing at the time it considers Bids. LACMTA's inclusion of an option in an invitation for bid or any contract awarded shall not obligate LACMTA to exercise the option, or to preclude LACMTA from initiating a new solicitation for the services to which the option applies.

LOI-08 APPROVED EQUALS (GOODS)

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 "Or Equal" substitution together with data substantiating the bidder's representation that the non-specified item is of equal quality to the item specified. Bidders are required to submit the request and substantiating data to LACMTA within thirty (30) calendar days before bids are opened. Authorization of a 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

Security Asset Manager (SAM) Key Safe IFB No. OP143616 alternative.

Bidders shall note that the only acceptable manufacturers of the items specified in the following Specifications sections III shall be the indicated manufacturer, pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3400. Any bid listing any other manufacturers will be deemed non-responsive.

LOI-09 EXHIBITS

This solicitation incorporates all Exhibit documents, including, but not limited to, those identified as Exhibits (Solicitation) and Exhibits (Contract), with the same force and effect as if they were provided in this solicitation in full text.

LOI-10 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A sample copy of all Contract Documents is included as part of this solicitation.

LOI-11 INDEMNITY

Any contract awarded pursuant to this IFB will contain the indemnity provisions included in the Section titled LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION in the General Conditions, which will require the Bidder to indemnify LACMTA as provided therein.

LOI-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (RESERVED)

LOI-13 SOLICITATION LINKS

This solicitation may reference the followingelectronic webpages/links. The following listing is provided for the convenience of the Bidders or Proposers and LACMTA does not warrant it to be an all-inclusive listing. Other links may be identified in other solicitation documents or Contract Documents.

• Vendor Portal (Open Solicitations)

• California's Online Marketplace

• Office of Civil Rights

• BLS North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

• US Census North American Industry Classification System

• Metro Contractor Pre-Qualification Program

• LACMTA Administrative Code

• LACMTA Lobby Ordinance (Applicable Law)

• LACMTA Contractor's Code of Conduct https://business.metro.net/webcenter/portal/VendorPortal/pages_home/solicitations/openSolicitations https://business.metro.net/webcenter/portal/VendorPortal/pages_home/solicitations/openSolicitations https://caleprocure.ca.gov/ https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights http://www.bls.gov/bls/NAICS.htm http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ https://www.metro.net/about/business/pre-qualification/ http://media.metro.net/images/MTA%20Administrative%20Code%20Enactment.pdf http://lrs.metro.net/forms/applicablelaw.aspx http://lrs.metro.net/forms/applicablelaw.aspx http://media.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/codes_ethics_contractors_2014-07.pdf http://media.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/codes_ethics_contractors_2014-07.pdf http://media.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/codes_ethics_contractors_2014-07.pdf http://media.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/codes_ethics_contractors_2014-07.pdf http://media.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/codes_ethics_contractors_2014-07.pdf

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• Protest Instructions (protest procedures)

• Labor Compliance Manual

• Living Wage and Service Contractor Worker Retention Policy Manual

• Environmental Policy

• Federal Transit Administration (Drug and Alcohol) http://media.metro.net/ebb/protest.pdf https://www.metro.net/about/lwrp/ https://www.metro.net/about/lwrp/ http://media.metro.net/about_us/sustainability/images/Environmental.pdf https://transit-safety.fta.dot.gov/DrugAndAlcohol/Regulations/Regulations/default.aspx

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LOI-14 CRITICAL DATES

The following dates are critical for this solicitation:

Bid Issue Date Monday, September 14, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference (where required) 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026

Site Visit/ Job Walk (where required) _________

Comments and Questions Submitted 28-SEP-2026

Request for Approved Equal 28-SEP-2026

Response to Comments and Questions 05-OCT-2026

Pre-Qualification Form Due Date 02-NOV-2026

Bid Due Date 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026

LOI-15 DBE PROGRAM

Bidders/Proposers are hereby notified that:

This project is funded in whole or in part with US Department of Transportation (DOT) funds and will comply with LACMTA's Conscious Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program requirements.

LACMTA shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any federal-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, as amended.

LACMTA has not established a "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)"contract goal for this project.

It is LACMTA's policy to provide equal opportunity for DBE firms to compete on its federallyassisted contracts.

The successful Bidder/Proposer shall utilize DBE firms when opportunities are available during the performance of the contract. DBE participation obtained when a contract goal is not established is counted as RN participation.

For a List of Certified Firms please see Exhibit 4.

LOI-16 SBE/DVBE PROGRAM (RESERVED)

LOI-17 SBE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM (RESERVED)

LOI-18 MSZ PROGRAM (RESERVED)

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LOI-19 LSBE PREFERENCE (RESERVED)

LOI-20 LOI SIGNATURES

For this solicitation, the resulting Contract is set up to be conducted electronically, including the use of electronic signatures. If you wish to opt out of electronic transactions for the Contract, you must notify the Contract Administrator in writing.

Issued by:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Jessica Omohundro Principal Contract Administrator

OmohundroJ Stamp

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II. BID INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

IB-01 PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Pre-Qualification applies to primes, first tier subcontractors and direct suppliers to LACMTA. Pre- Qualification is required for all firms not exempted from the process if their bid or proposal will exceed $500,000 for non-Construction contracts. Pre-Qualification is required of all firms not exempted from the process regardless of amount for public works construction contracts. Failure to do so may cause your Bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

B. Contractor Pre-Qualification Applications must be emailed to Pre-Qual@metro.net, the LACMTA Pre- Qualification Office, no later than the Bid due date and time. DO NOT insert copies of pre-qualification documents in your Bid. All first-tier subcontractors must be pre-qualified prior to performing any Work.

Contractor is responsible for ensuring a timely submittal of all Contractor Pre-Qualification Applications.

C. For contact information, please refer to the Letter of Invitation (LOI). For detailed instructions, refer to the Contractor Pre-Qualification Application which can be downloaded from LACMTA's Pre-Qualification website, or provided by the Pre-Qualification Office.

IB-02 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION LAW (RESERVED)

IB-03 EXAMINATION OF IFB DOCUMENTS

A. All Bids shall be submitted in strict accordance with the IFB documents.

B. Copies of the solicitation and LACMTA responses to all written questions, requests for interpretation, and requests for clarification will be available as provided in this IFB. The Bidder is solely responsible for the examination of solicitation documents, reviewing all amendments, and comprehending all conditions that may impact the Bid and the performance of the Work should the Bidder be selected. Failure of the Bidder to examine and inform itself is at its sole risk.

IB-04 INTERPRETATION OF IFB DOCUMENTS

A. Requests for interpretation or clarification of the solicitation documents shall be submitted in writing. All written requests shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator identified in the LOI. Written responses to requests for interpretation or clarification will be provided to all prospective Bidders.

B. To ensure that responses are provided to all prospective Bidders, inquiries shall be received at least ten

(10) working days prior to the submittal due date. Where such interpretation or clarification requires a change in the solicitation documents, LACMTA will issue an amendment.

C. LACMTA shall not be bound by, and the Bidders shall not rely on for any purpose, any oral interpretation or oral clarification of the solicitation documents.

IB-05 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA OTHER THAN THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Any written correspondence with the following support groups should include a copy to the attention of the http://media.metro.net/uploads/EBB/PQA/images/Pre-Qualification.pdf

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Contract Administrator identified in the LOI.

A. Pre-Qualification addressed in PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, which should be directed to the Pre-Qualification Department as indicated in the LOI, and

B. Diversity and Economic Opportunity, which should be directed to the Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD), as indicated in the LOI.

IB-06 AMENDMENTS

A. LACMTA reserves the right to revise the solicitation documents prior to the Bid opening. Such revisions, if any, will be made by amendment to this IFB.

B. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all amendments to the solicitation documents in the Bid Letter. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all amendments and to include all the requirements of the amendments in the Bid may render the Bid non-responsive.

C. Prior to submitting the Bid to LACMTA for consideration, each Bidder is responsible for checking the LACMTA website to ensure that it has received all applicable amendments.

IB-07 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTAL

A. Bidders shall complete and submit all required Bid forms and submittal requirements in accordance with the directions specified in this IFB and on the forms provided herein. All required explanatory narratives and the supplementary data are to be included with the Bid forms as indicated.

B. Bids shall contain concise written materials that enable the reviewer to make an assessment regarding Bidder's responsibility.

C. Bids shall specifically describe the Bidder's role and relationship to its proposed subcontractors and suppliers, and describe the work allocation and organizational controls interfaces with said proposed subcontractors and suppliers, where required.

D. Pencil or erasable ink shall not be accepted. Initial all modifications made to the Bidder's entries and identify the Bidder's name on the top right of each page, or subcontractor's name when applicable. Liquid or dry correction materials shall not be used.

E. Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in these solicitation documents may result in a Bid being incomplete and rejected as non-responsive.

IB-08 MODIFIED AND ALTERNATIVE BIDS

A Bid shall be rejected if the Bid modifies any requirement of the solicitation documents or is determined to be a conditional or an alternative Bid.

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IB-09 SIGNING OF BIDS

A. An Authorized Representative with the full legal authority to commit the Bidder shall execute the Bid Letter and all required Bid forms and other solicitation documents. An unsigned Bid Letter will be considered non-responsive, and the bid will not be considered for award.

B. If the Bidder is a joint venture or partnership, it shall submit with its Bid a duly notarized Venturer or Partner-executed Irrevocable Power of Attorney that designates the Bidder's Authorized Representative and a copy of the properly executed Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement. The Bidder's Authorized Representative shall be empowered to execute the Bid on behalf of the Bidder and to act for and bind the Bidder in all matters relating to the Bid. The Irrevocable Power of Attorney and the Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement shall specifically state that each venturer or partner shall be jointly and severally liable for any and all of the duties and obligations of the Bidder that are assumed under any contract arising from the Bid. The Bidder's Authorized Representative shall execute the Bid on behalf of the joint venture or partnership in its legal name.

C. Bidders shall submit sufficient documentation to (1) establish the legal authority of the identified Authorized Representative(s) to act on behalf of the Bidder, and (2) define the scope of the Authorized Representative's authority.

IB-10 SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF SEALED BID

A. Bids shall be submitted via email at bids@metro.net Bids shall be submitted electronically via email to bids@metro.net. Bids must be received by LACMTA no later than the date and time shown in the LOI. Bids received after that time will not be considered. Time of receipt is the date/time the email is sent. It is recommended that bidders send their email(s) allowing for sufficient time to ensure that the bidder can meet the bid due date. Additionally, it is recommended that bidder's email(s) are sent with a Delivery and Read receipt for their records. Lastly, bidders should send a verification email to the named Contract Administrator of the IFB after the email submission(s) of bid to bids@metro.net. The verification email should indicate that a bid has been submitted by Vendor Name for IFB# on X number of emails.

B. It is each Bidder's sole responsibility to ensure that its Bid is received as required. The Bid opening is a public process and all bidders may attend.

IB-11 BID EVALUATION PROCESS

A. The Bid evaluation period shall close upon LACMTA's completion of its review and evaluation of Bids, including any Good Faith Efforts submittals. A recommendation for award will be sent to all bidders and bid results will be available on LACMTA's website.

B. During the Bid evaluation period, staff shall determine if Bids are responsive and Bidders are responsible.

Bids submitted in strict accordance with the solicitation documents will be deemed responsive.

Responsiveness is defined to mean the Bid must comply in all material respects with the IFB, as determined by LACMTA, including, but not limited to, filling out all forms and following all instructions in the Bid forms in order to meet the minimum qualifications of a Responsive Bidder. Responsibility is defined as the apparent ability of the Bidder to meet and successfully complete the requirements of the Contract. Responsibility determinationincludes, but is not limited to, consideration of a Bidder's trustworthiness, the quality of past performance, financial ability, and fitness and capacity to provide the proposed Services and Goods in a satisfactory manner. Bidders may be required by LACMTA to present mailto:bids@metro.net

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C. A debriefing is available to Bidders after award. Bidders must request the debriefing in writing within five

(5) days of receipt of the Notice of Intent to Award. Any request for a debriefing should be addressed to the Contract Administrator identified in the LOI.

IB-12 DISCREPANCIES IN BID ITEMS

A. The Bidder shall furnish a price for each individual Bid item, unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Quantities and Prices. Failure to do so may render the Bid(s) incomplete and non-responsive and may cause its rejection. The Bid shall state the unit prices, the total amount of each Bid item, and the "Total Bid Price" as indicated on the Schedule of Quantities and Prices for which the Bidder proposes to supply the Services and completely perform the Contract. If the unit price and the extended amount expressed by the Bidder for any item are not in agreement, the unit price alone will be considered as representing the Bidder's intention. LACMTA will correct the extended unit price and the Total Bid Price.

B. Any unit price left blank in the Bid will be considered non-responsive.

C. Any total price left blank in the Bid will be considered non-responsive unless the blank item can be calculated from the information available (i.e., total price can be determined by multiplying the unit price by the estimated quantity).

IB-13 WITHDRAWAL OF BID

The Bidder may withdraw its Bid before the bid opening by means of a written request signed by the Bidder or its properly Authorized Representative. The written request must be clearly identified as a "withdrawal of Bid" (on the outside of the envelope and on the request) and delivered to the address identified in the LOI.

IB-14 BID MISTAKES

A Bidder, who seeks to rescind its Bid due to a mistake or error in preparation of its Bid, shall notify LACMTA in writing within five (5) business days of public bid opening.

IB-15 LACMTA RIGHTS

LACMTA may investigate the qualifications and responsibility of any Bidder under consideration, inclusive of, but not limited to, the information provided in the Contractor Pre-Qualification Application, Bid, or any other information available to LACMTA. LACMTA may require confirmation of information furnished by the Bidder, and require additional evidence of qualifications and responsibility to perform the Services described in this

IFB.

LACMTA reserves the right to take any of the actions below:

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A. Award on an item by item basis, aggregate of items or the total bid, whichever is in the best interest of

LACMTA;

B. Reject any or all of the Bids;

C. Reject any Bid that, in the opinion of LACMTA, is so unbalanced in comparison to other Bids received and/or to LACMTA's internal estimates that it does not accurately reflect the cost of the Services to be provided;

D. Cancel the entire IFB;

E. Issue subsequent IFB;

F. Amend the IFB before Bid closing;

G. Exercise its sole discretion to determine matters of responsiveness and request further or additional information from any or all Bidders;

H. Appoint evaluation committees to review Bids;

I. Seek the assistance of outside technical experts to review Bids;

J. Request clarification from any or all Bidders of any information contained in Bids;

K. Approve or disapprove the use of particular subcontractors and suppliers;

L. Exercise its discretion in reviewing Bids according to the requirements of the solicitation documents;

M. Disqualify the Bid(s) upon evidence of an organizational conflict of interest, false or misleading certifications or representations in its Bid, or collusion with intent to defraud or other illegal practices on the part of the Bidder(s);

N. Waive any informalities or irregularities in any Bid, to the extent permitted by law;

O. Require, as a condition to the award of any contract, security from Bidders for the full and faithful performance and completion of the contract in a form determined by LACMTA in its sole discretion, including without limitation payment bonds, performance bonds, letters of credit and guarantees from shareholders of the Bidder or otherwise;

P. Examine any books, records, accounts and other documents of any Bidder as it relates to the Bid; and Q. Reject any conditional or alternate Bid.

IB-16 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

A. Responses to this IFB are subject to the provisions of the California Public Records Act (Government Code §7920.000 et. seq.).

B. Any documents, including financial records, provided by the Bidder/Contractor to LACMTA marked "Trade Secret," "Confidential," or "Proprietary" provided by the Bidder/Contractor to LACMTA shall be handled in accordance with the Section titled PUBLIC RECORDS ACT in the Regulatory Requirements.

IB-17 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

A. Organizational conflict of interest restrictions apply to this IFB Process. Organizational conflicts of interest are fact dependent and may arise in various situations or circumstances, including but not limited to, as referenced in the SPECIAL PROVISION entitled

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

B. As noted above, organizational conflicts of interest are fact dependent, and the party with the greatest access to the relevant facts as to whether a Proposer has an organizational conflict of interest will always be the Proposer itself. LACMTA is the ultimate arbiter of whether a Proposer has an organizational conflict of interest. LACMTA has determined that it is not appropriate for LACMTA to:

1. Evaluate a particular Bidder's circumstances before receiving all the facts that would be

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2. Give legal advice; or

3. Make a business decision for a Bidder concerning participation in a procurement.

C. Bidders are prohibited from:

1. Directly or indirectly obtaining any advice or engaging in discussions relating to the Project or the IFB Process from or with; or

2. Including on its Bidder team, any person or entity with an organizational conflict of interest.

Bidders are responsible for identifying any potential or actual organizational conflict of interests before obtaining any advice or engaging in any discussions relating to the Project or the IFB Process and when determining who to include within the Bidder team.

D. By submitting a Proposal, each Bidder agrees that if any perceived, potential, or actual organizational conflict of interest is discovered after the Bidder has submitted its Bid, the Bidder will make an immediate and full written disclosure to LACMTA that includes:

1. The names and contact information of the persons or entities to which the perceived, potential, or actual organizational conflict of interest relates;

2. A description of the perceived, potential, or actual organizational conflict of interest; and

3. A description of the action that the Bidder has taken, or bidders to take, to avoid or mitigate such perceived, potential, or actual organizational conflict of interest.

E. The process for responding to any LACMTA organizational conflict of interest finding shall be governed by LACMTA's organizational conflict of interest policy and Administrative Code.

IB-18 FILING OF PROTESTS

A. All protests must be filed and resolved in accordance with LACMTA's Protest Procedures.

B. Appeals from the denial of Pre-Qualification must be filed and resolved in accordance with LACMTA's procedures for denial of Pre-Qualification (available for download at LACMTA's Pre-Qualification website).

IB-19 BUY BACK (RESERVED)

IB-20 BONDS (RESERVED)

IB-21 BIDDERS LIST FORM

A. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. 26.11(c), LACMTA is required to maintain a Bidders List, consisting of all http://media.metro.net/ebb/protest.pdf https://www.metro.net/about/business/pre-qualification/

Security Asset Manager (SAM) Key Safe IFB No. OP143616 firms bidding/proposing on prime contracts and bidding/proposing or quoting subcontracts, who seek an award or participation on LACMTA contracts funded in whole or in part with federal funds. Each Bidders List is a compilation of bidders, proposers, quoters, subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers of materials who have submitted bids/proposals during the advertising period of a specific contract.

B. If the LOI identifies this IFB as federally funded, all businesses are required to complete and submit a Bidders List Form (Exhibit 4) when submitting a bid, proposal, or quote directly to LACMTA.

C. All businesses that submit a bid, proposal, or quote directly to LACMTA must also ensure that all of its quoting subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers and suppliers that the bidder/proposer included in its response to LACMTA, are required to complete and submit a Bidders List Form (Exhibit 4).

D. Bidders List Forms (Exhibit 4) are due with the bid/proposal. Failure to submit the Bidders List Form(s) may deem the bid/proposal non-responsive.

E. LACMTA will use the Bidders List to identify the universe of DBE and non-DBE contractors and subcontractors who seek to work on LACMTA contracts for use in establishing LACMTA's overall DBE goals.

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DEOD INSTRUCTIONS

DI-01 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/PROPOSERS

SECTION 100 - DBE PROGRAM

100 FEDERAL OBLIGATION: This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs.

101 LACMTA POLICY STATEMENT: It is LACMTA's policy to provide equal opportunity for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, to receive and participate on DOT-assisted contracts. It is also our policy to:

A. Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;

B. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;

C. Ensure that LACMTA's DBE program operates in a nondiscriminatory manner and without regard to race or sex, while maximizing efficiency of service;

D. Ensure that only firms that meet 49 C.F.R. Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs;

E. Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts; and

F. Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE program.

102 INTERPRETATION: Any conflict, error, omission or ambiguity which may arise between these instructions and the federal regulations or the above mentioned DBE Program obligation, shall be resolved first in favor of the federal regulations and second the DBE Program. Failure of a Bidder/Proposer, its subcontractors, consultants, suppliers or other entities to carry out these requirements may be grounds for LACMTA to implement administrative penalties or other remedies imposed by LACMTA.

103 SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT: Suspension or debarment proceedings may be initiated by LACMTA against any firm that:

A. Attempts to participate in a DOT-assisted program as a DBE and does not meet the eligibility criteria stated in the certification standards for DBE programs; or on the basis of false, fraudulent or deceitful statements;

or under circumstances indicating a serious lack of business integrity or honesty.

B. Attempts to use false, fraudulent or deceitful statements or representations in order to meet its DBE administrative requirements, or uses another firm that does not meet the DBE eligibility criteria stated in the certification standards.

In accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 26.107 DOT may take action itself through its Fraud and Civil Remedies Program or refer the matter to the Department of Justice for prosecution under appropriate criminal statutes.

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LACMTA may refer any false, fraudulent, or dishonest conduct to the attention of the Department of Transportation in connection with the DBE program, so that DOT can take the steps (e.g., referral to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, and/or referral to the DOT Inspector General, action under suspension and debarment or Program Fraud and Civil Penalties rules).

104 LACMTA OVERALL DBE GOAL: LACMTA has established a triennial overall DBE goal for DBE participation. LACMTA will use both DBE-Conscious and DBE-Neutral measures to achieve its overall goal.

SECTION 200 -SUBCONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION

200 DBE CONTRACT GOAL: DBE goals are established based on the analysis of the scope of work, and the availability of DBE firms that are ready, willing, and able to perform. If established, the contract goal is listed in the LOI.

If a contract goal is not established, Bidders/Proposers are encouraged to utilize DBE firms when opportunities are available during the performance of the contract.

201 RESPONSIVENESS TO CONTRACT GOAL: If a DBE contract goal is established for this contract, obtaining the contract goal is a matter of responsiveness.

202 DBE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: DBE administrative requirements for this contract are provided in the Contract Compliance Manual (Federal), incorporated as part of the conformed contract.

203 CONTRACTOR ASSURANCE: The Bidders/Proposers shall make the following assurance and shall, after contract award, include this assurance verbatim in each subcontract and/or purchase agreement awarded to subcontractors, suppliers, truckers, and brokers:

Contractors, subrecipients, nor subcontractors shall discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of federally-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:

1. Withholding monthly progress payments;

2. Assessing sanctions;

3. Liquidated damages; and/or

4. Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding/proposing as non-responsible.

204DEOD FORMS: The Bidder/Proposer shall provide, as part of its Bid/Proposal, a complete listing of subcontractors that will perform any portion of the work/services, together with a description of their statement of work/scope of services and dollar value of their participation.

Bidder/Proposer shall submit with its Bid/Proposal completed DEOD Forms 1, 3 and 5 listed below and found in Exhibit 1 (even if DBE goals were not established).

Form No. Form Name

To Be Completed By Applicability Required

Bidder/Proposer All Subcontrac

IFB RFP

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Subcontractor Listing Form (For IFB Only)

X X X

Form 1 NOT USED

Attachment A to Form 1

NOT USED

Form 1B Proposed Subcontractors & Suppliers (For non- Construction IFBs and RFPs Only)

X X X X

Attachment B to Form 1B

Proposed Lower Tier Subcontractors and Suppliers

X X X X X

Form 2 NOT USED

Form 3 Business Data Sheet X X X X X

Form 4 NOT USED

Form 5 Bidder's List Form X X X X

Form 6 NOT USED

• All Bidders are required to complete and submit the Subcontractor Listing Form for IFB solicitations only.

• All Bidders/Proposers are required to complete DEOD Forms 1B, 3 and 5.

• All Bidders/Proposers are required to complete and submit Attachment B to Form 1B

• All Subcontractors/Suppliers are required to complete and submit Form 3.

• All Bidders and Proposers who submit a bid or proposal as a prime are required to complete and submit Form 5

Metro will achieve its overall DBE goal using DBE-conscious and DBE-neutral measures in accordance with the US Department of Transportation DBE Program Rule 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26.

205INFORMATION MUST BE CURRENT, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE: Bidders/Proposers shall ensure that all information provided in their response to the requirements is current, accurate, and complete.

206 NOT USED

207NOT USED

SECTION 300 -NOT USED

300 NOT USED

301NOT USED

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SECTION 400 -NOT USED

400 NOT USED

401 NOT USED

402 NOT USED

403 NOT USED

404NOT USED

SECTION 500 - DBE CERTIFICATION

500 NOT USED

501 DBE CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY:

A. Each applicant for DBE certification must demonstrate that he/she meets the criteria of social and economic disadvantage (SED) affirmatively based on their own experiences and circumstances within American society, and without regard to race or sex in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 26.67.

502 NOT USED

SECTION 600- CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

600 COMPLIANCE MONITORING: LACMTA will monitor the Contractor's compliance with the DBE Program and administrative requirements for this contract as provided in the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department Contract Compliance Manual (RC-FTA) incorporated into the executed contract.

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III. BID REQUIREMENTS/FORMS

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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL FORMAT

Bids shall be submitted electronically via email.

Bid submissions shall comply with the following:

A. Be prepared based on the documents provided in this IFB and, when applicable, on 8.5" x 11" page size with 1" left, top, bottom and right margins. Typing shall be single spaced with a minimum font size of ten.

Use of 11" x 17" (fold out sheets) for large tables, charts or diagrams is permissible, but should be limited.

Elaborate format is not necessary.

Do not provide promotional, marketing or advertising information;

B. When requested by the IFB, contain concise written materials (and drawings if applicable) that enable the reviewer to clearly understand the Bidder's capabilities;

C. When requested by the IFB, specifically describe the Bidder's role and relationship to its proposed subcontractors and suppliers, and describe the work allocation and organizational controls interfaces with said proposed subcontractors and suppliers; and

D. Contractor Pre-Qualification Application documents shall not be included with the Bid documents.

Contractor Pre-Qualification Application documents shall be delivered directly to the Pre-Qualification Office no later than the Bid due date and time.

Bids submitted via email shall be sent to bids@metro.net.This email address is exclusively reserved for the submission of bids. Any other communications must be submitted directly to the Contract Administrator, Buyer, DEOD, Ethics, Risk Management, and or Pre-Qualification Office accordingly. Submittals must adhere to the following requirements:

A. A through D of above requirements in addition to all submittal forms.

B. Subject line must contain the LACMTA Contract Administrator First and Last name, and the IFB Number. If more than one email is required for bid submittal, indicate in the subject line, submittal 1 of 5, 2 of 5, etc.

C. Bids shall be submitted no later than the bid due date and time.

D. Individual email submittals should be no larger than 20MB.

E. It is recommended that bidders send their email(s) allowing for sufficient time to ensure that the bidder can meet the bid due date. Additionally, it is recommended that bidder's email(s) are sent with a Delivery and Read receipt for their records. Lastly, bidders should send a verification email to the named Contract Administrator of the IFB after the email submission of bid to bids@metro.net. The verification email should indicate that a bid has been submitted for IFB# on X number of emails.

1.2 BID CONTENT

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The Bid shall have the following components and shall be presented in the format exactly as shown here:

VOLUME I - Bid Letter (see Exhibit 5)

This letter shall be completed and executed by the Bidder's Authorized Representative in the form provided in Exhibit 5. Any changes, alterations, interlineations, comments or other modifications to the Bid Letter may result in the Bid being rejected as nonresponsive.

VOLUME II - Certification Forms

VOLUME III - Price Proposal

The Price Proposal shall identify the Firm Fixed Price offer for the performance of the Work identified herein, along with a proposed complete Schedule of Quantities and Prices with Instructions, Exhibit 2. Bids shall be in accordance with the format prescribed by LACMTA and as attached hereto.

The Bidder's Price Proposal must include a price covering the entire Scope of Services, including information for the Bidder and members of its team (e.g., joint venturers or partners, subcontractors, etc.).