Pre-Bid Meeting Presentation Notice.pdf

This is a Pre-Bid Meeting Presentation Notice issued by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. OP141742, soliciting one new hi-rail maintenance vehicle to replace aging equipment in Metro's rail operations fleet. The vehicle must be a complete, new model from the latest factory year, fully operational and ready for use upon delivery in compliance with LACMTA Technical Specification MA-24-45 and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Air Resources Board (ARB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4, and mining standards. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically to bids@metro.net no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day. The vehicle must be delivered to LACMTA's Division 10 facility at 742 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California within 280 days from contract award, with delivery available Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Questions are due by June 22, 2026, with clarifications provided by July 6, 2026, and all work must be completed no later than October 16, 2026.

The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 30 (15-day terms for certified SBE/DVBE prime contractors). The procurement is subject to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program participation requirements, with contractors required to ensure SBE/DVBE firms perform a Commercially Useful Function by performing at least 30 percent of listed work with their own workforce. Pre-qualification is required for all firms unless exempted, with applications due by July 13, 2026. All components must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items; no rebuilt, remanufactured, or aftermarket components are acceptable unless specifically referenced or pre-approved by LACMTA. The procurement is funded entirely with state and local funds and is subject to fiscal year funding availability. One certified SBE firm is identified on the approved subcontractor and suppliers list: Elite Auto Network Corp, specializing in auto brokerage and fleet management services.