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RFP No. PS144811 Issued: 08.20.2026

DATE: August 20, 2026

ATTENTION: PROSPECTIVE PROPOSER

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. PS144811

SOLICITATION TITLE: FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR LA SAFE

The Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (LA SAFE) has established a contracting opportunity for a contractor to provide financial and administrative support for LA SAFE. This project is detailed in the Statement of Work, Attachment 1. The resultant agreement, if awarded, will be locally funded and is subject to fiscal year funding.

You are requested to submit to LA SAFE a Proposal 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 Request for Proposal (RFP) on a Firm Fixed Unit Rate basis.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for the resulting agreement is seven months.

Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside

LA SAFE has determined that this solicitation is a race neutral "Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside" project, pursuant to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) SBE Program. Under LACMTA’s Race-Neutral SBE Set-Aside Policy, where there are at least three LACMTA certified SBEs with the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s):

1. Proposers are hereby notified that Proposals for this state and/or locally funded project shall only be considered from certified SBE firms in accordance with LACMTA SBE certification requirements.

2. Proposers must be certified by LACMTA as an SBE at the time of Proposal due date to be eligible for a set-aside contract award. Bidder/Proposer shall provide, as part of its Proposal, copies of SBE certification letters issued by LACMTA.

3. If at least one responsive and responsible proposal is received from a LACMTA certified SBE firm, LACMTA may make award.

4. Any firm seeking to be certified as an SBE shall comply with LACMTA's SBE certification process detailed in LACMTA's website at www.metro.net/connect.

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Submission of Proposals

Proposals in response to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically via email to naranjov@metro.net. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Proposers shall review Attachment 3 – Evaluation Criteria and Submittal Requirements.

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

All communications in connection with this RFP 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: Veralie Naranjo Assistant Contract Administrator RFP No. PS144811

• By telephone at (213) 922-3457

• By electronic mail at naranjov@metro.net

Diversity & Equal Opportunity: Marco Garcia at (213) 922-4183 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.

Evaluation

LA SAFE will evaluate proposals pursuant to the Evaluation Criteria provided as Attachment 3. LA SAFE reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities or irregularities to the extent permitted by law in any proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective proposal received.

mailto:bids@metro.net https://business.metro.net/webcenter/portal/VendorPortal/pages_home/solicitations/openSolicitations mailto:rodrigueza8@metro.net mailto:DEODS@metro.net mailto:ethics@metro.net mailto:Pre-Qual@metro.net

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Issued by:

Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies

Veralie Naranjo Assistant Contract Administrator

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work Attachment 2 – Insurance Requirements Attachment 3 –Evaluation Criteria and Submittal Criteria Attachment 4 – Form 60 and Instructions Attachment 5 – SBE Forms Attachment 6 – Ethics Declaration

NaranjoV Text Box Veralie Naranjo

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ATTACHMENT NO.1

STATEMENT OF WORK

FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR LA SAFE

INTRODUCTION

This Scope of Work (SOW) defines the services to be provided by the Contractor in providing general financial and administrative support to the Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway

Emergencies (LA SAFE).

The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all the requirements and services defined in this

SOW in a timely and professional manner. The Contractor shall be responsible for all work and legal requirements required to provide the professional services detailed herein.

BACKGROUND

LA SAFE is a local motorist aid authority created pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code

Section 2550 et.seq. LA SAFE is responsible for the funding, administration, and operation of various motorist aid projects, programs and services within Los Angeles County, including but not limited to:

the Los Angeles County Kenneth Hahn Call Box System; Southern California 511 Traveler

Information System and other related motorist aid projects. LA SAFE staffing is generally focused on managing the services and programs and requires general administrative and financial services in support of the project management team.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of work for this contract is defined by the activities/tasks that shall be completed by the contractor and in coordination with the SoCal 511 Program Manager and LA SAFE. All work shall be reviewed by LA SAFE and no submissions will be considered final until accepted by the LA

SAFE/SoCal 511 Program Manager. All deliverables shall be submitted electronically in editable format. Final versions shall be submitted once formal acceptance is given by the program manager.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide a fully trained and qualified individual to provide the services as delineated in forthcoming task orders. The Contractor shall be required to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours and up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per week, to support LA SAFE needs.

The Contractor shall report to and be housed at LA SAFE’s offices located at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, California; unless an alternate location has been approved by LA SAFE. For work to be performed at LA SAFE’s offices, LA SAFE shall provide all required office equipment, computer hardware, software and other office necessities to enable the Contractor to perform the duties listed in the task order, including building access and access to required software programs. The

Contractor shall be required to provide all equipment, hardware, software and any other office necessities when performing duties for LA SAFE outside of LA SAFE’s offices.

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Tasks Duties

1. Plans and organizes administrative functions and tasks relative to the activities or operations of LA SAFE

2. Designs, develops, and implements projects that are defined by LA SAFE

3. Recommends strategies for process improvement and prepares justifications for staffing, facilities, equipment, production, and policy

4. Conducts a variety of special projects and programs

5. Conducts data analysis and research and implements problem-solving solutions

6. Assists in the development and administration of the budget, including gathering information and monitoring expenditures

7. Prepares reports and correspondence

8. Special Projects as directed by LA SAFE

9. Prepare SOW, ICE and other procurement packages

Qualifications

The individual must meet the following requirements and abilities:

1. Theories, principles, and practices of public administration analysis and budgeting

2. Business computer software applications

3. Office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment

4. Perform complex analyses

5. Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions

6. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

7. Exercise judgment and creativity in making conclusions

8. Meet critical deadlines

9. Communicate effectively orally and in writing

10. Read, write, speak, and understand English, Spanish is a plus

11. 3 years' experience performing journey-level budgetary, administrative, and operational systems support work

Procurement Package Development

The Contractor will be required to support all LA SAFE programs. The Contractor may be directed and must be prepared to provide technical support and services on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:

A. Developing Statement of Work for new development/Operations and Maintenance and enhancement activities

B. Developing high-level requirements for new development/Operations and Maintenance and enhancement activities.

C. Developing an independent cost estimate.

D. Developing Deliverables/Milestones

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E. Developing Justifications

F. Developing and conducting quality assurance checks.

G. Other services required by LA SAFE may be defined as the need arises.

Miscellaneous

A. The Contractor shall conform and abide by all current and future building regulations.

B. The Contractor shall conform and abide by all current and future policies and procedures duly adopted by LA SAFE and or Metro in the event of a conflict the Contractor shall consult with LA

SAFE management for direction.

C. LA SAFE observes the following holidays:

1. New Year’s Day

2. Martin Luther King Jr.

3. President’s Day

4. Memorial Day

5. Juneteenth Day

6. Independence Day

7. Labor Day

8. Veterans Day

9. Thanksgiving

10. The day after Thanksgiving

11. Christmas Day

Conditions

• The Contractor and its Subcontractors (firms as individuals, partnerships, or joint ventures) shall be excluded from bidding as a Prime Contractor or used as a Subcontractor for the next generation 511 project(s) unless written exclusion from LA SAFE is sought and received.

Period of Performance

• The period of performance for this modification shall be from October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027.

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ATTACHMENT NO. 2

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons, or damages in property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employee or subcontractors.

MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE

Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG0001)

2. Insurance Services Office form number CA0001 covering Automobile Liability.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability

Insurance.

4. Professional Liability Insurance

MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE

Contractor shall maintain limits no less than:

1. General Liability: $ 1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit or $2,000,000.

2. Commercial Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability

Insurance

4. Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim.

OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS

The insurance policies required per the terms of the contract are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, its subsidiaries, officials and employees are to be covered as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used by the Contractor; or automobiles owned leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor. The general liability coverage shall also include contractual, personal injury, independent contractors and broad form property damage liability. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to LACMTA, its subsidiaries, officials and employees.

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2. For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects LACMTA, its subsidiaries, officials and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by LACMTA shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to LACMTA, its subsidiaries, officials and employees.

4. The Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty

(30) days prior written notice has been given to LACMTA.

6. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability policies shall provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of LACMTA.

7. Professional/ Liability insurance shall be continued, and evidence provided to LACMTA, for two years following the expiration of the contract or, tail coverage provided for two years in the event of cancellation or non-renewal.

DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and amounts over $25,000 approved by LACMTA.

ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS

Insurance is to be placed with California admitted, or non-admitted carriers approved by the California

Department of Insurance. All carriers must have a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A-VII, unless otherwise approved by LACMTA.

VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

Contractor shall furnish LACMTA with original endorsements and certificates of insurance evidencing coverage required by this clause. All documents are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All documents are to be received and approved by LACMTA before work commences. If requested by LACMTA, the Contractor shall submit copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.

SUBCONTRACTORS

Contractor must ensure any and all subcontractors performing services under the Contract are appropriately insured. Prime shall serve as repository of all Subcontractor insurance. LACMTA retains the right to obtain copies of evidence of Subcontractor insurance coverage at any time.

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ATTACHMENT NO. 3

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR LA SAFE

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposers shall submit their proposals in the following format:

Proposals shall be prepared single-sided on 8-1/2 x 11" paper (recycled paper preferred) with 1" left, top, bottom and right margins. Typing shall be single spaced and with a minimum font size of ten.

The original shall be bound in a three ring binder. Copies may be bound in any other fashion. 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 or advertising information.

Proposal submittal shall be limited to 25 pages, inclusive of resumes.

The Technical Proposal shall:

• Contain concise written materials and drawings that enable the reviewer to clearly understand the Proposer's capabilities; and

• Specifically describe the Proposer's role in relationship to its subcontractors and suppliers and shall describe the interfaces with said subcontractors and suppliers.

Proposers shall submit the following

Volume I: Technical Proposal shall include:

A written narrative demonstrating how Proposer meets the requirements of the Statement of Work and specifically shall include the following sections:

1. Executive Summary

2. Phase I – Minimum Qualifications – Proposer shall demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications

3. Phase II – Evaluation Criteria - Proposer shall demonstrate:

• Proposed Management Plan, Work Plan Approach and Schedule

• Team Qualifications and Past Performance

Volume II: Cost Proposal

The following shall be submitted as part of Volume II:

1. Form 60 for Prime and any subcontractors

2. Attachment 5 – SBE Forms for Prime and any subcontractors

3. Attachment 6 – Ethics Declaration for Prime and any subcontractors

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

PHASE I: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified to perform the services and evaluated further, Proposers must meet the following minimum requirements on a pass/fail basis. The Proposer shall submit evidence demonstrating that they meet the following minimum requirements below.

# MINIMUM REQUIREMENT CRITERIA

1 Three years of experience in providing management, project support, and coordination on a project(s) in the field of Financial and

Administrative Support Services.

Pass/Fail

2 Designated local project manager within Southern California. Pass/Fail

3 Three years management and/or staff knowledge of the following:

interactive voice response systems, website management, mobile applications, social media management, call center operations, event management, data management and financial and administrative support.

Pass/Fail

PHASE II: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proposers that meet the Phase I Evaluation: Minimum Requirements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following evaluation criteria.

1. PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN, WORK PLAN APPROACH AND SCHEDULE 35 PTS

LA SAFE will evaluate the Proposers management plan, work plan approach, and schedule.

Proposer’s responses shall include answers to the following keeping in mind the scope of work for the project:

A. Describe your experience in providing systems, contractual, administrative, and overall project support on an administrative and financial contractual level.

B. Describe your approach to managing multiple resources on a project, while continually providing quality service in order to meet established requirements and exceed customer expectations. Include a description of the role of personnel, their specific responsibilities, and how their work will be supervised to maintain the defined service levels.

C. Describe your experience in the development of Statements of Work, Cost Estimates and

Project Justifications.

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2. TEAM QUALIFICATIONS AND PAST PERFORMANCE 35 PTS

Submit a resume (two (2) pages maximum) for each individual. Describe the team qualifications to meet the expectations and requirements of the SOW. Identify the personnel whose expertise or experience addresses each of the SOW requirements. In addition, proposer shall demonstrate detail on how their team meets the following requirements:

Proposer shall describe past projects of similar nature (and how it relates to the SOW) as the

SOW demonstrates it possess the experience to successfully complete this project.

Describe experience with managing and/or providing the following:

A. Developing and conducting quality assurance checks.

B. Plans and organizes administrative functions and tasks relative to the activities or operations of

LA SAFE.

C. Assists in the development and administration of the budget, including gathering information and monitoring expenditures.

3. PRICE PROPOSAL 30 PTS

(Lowest Price Proposal / Proposer’s Price Proposal) x 30 Points

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ATTACHMENT NO. 4

FORM 60 AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. The purpose of this form is to provide a standard format by which the Proposer/Contractor submits to LACMTA a summary of incurred and estimated costs with attached supporting information suitable for detailed review and analysis.

In addition to the specific information required by this form, the Proposer/Contractor is expected, in good faith, to incorporate in and submit with this form any additional data, supporting schedules, or substantiation that is reasonably required to conduct an appropriate review and analysis of the specific facts of this procurement. For effective negotiations, it is essential to achieve a clear understanding of:

a. The existing data;

b. The judgmental factors/assumptions applied in projecting from known data to the estimate;

and

c. The contingencies used by the Proposer/Contractor in its proposal price.

In short, the Proposer/Contractor's estimating process itself needs to be disclosed.

2. When attachment of supporting cost or pricing data to this form is impracticable, the data shall be summarized with schedules, as appropriate, and attached hereto. Actual supporting cost or pricing data shall be made available to the Contract Administrator or their representative upon request. If the

Proposer/Contractor deems it necessary for a more effective and efficient proposal additional schedules may be attached.

NOTE: Excel users – For proper calculations of cost elements link additional sheets to summary page.

(Continued on to next page)

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS "FORM 60"

1. Direct labor

This category covers all types of labor -- engineering (delineating different levels as appropriate), crafts, support staff, etc. -- that will be directly charged to the contract. (The Proposer/Consultant may classify labor in any categories that assist in managing the statement of Work as long as the costs are accumulated for the same categories that are used for estimating purposes.

a. Base Rate - Proposer/Consultant shall propose labor hours consistent with same or similar Work performed in the past.

2. Fringe Benefit Overhead

Provide the method of computation and application of Proposer/Consultant's overhead expenses, including cost breakdown and showing trends and budgetary data as necessary to provide a basis for evaluation of the reasonableness of proposed rates. Provide the reason for use of overhead rates, which depart significantly from experienced rates (reduced volume, a planned major rearrangement, etc.). Proposer/Consultant shall utilize forward pricing overhead rates, where applicable.

3. Subcontractors

Identify and provide total estimated cost or price for each subcontractor. Attach separate LACMTA

"Form 60(s)" for all proposed subcontractors. If the subconsultant was competitively bid, submit the

Form 60 submitted by each responding firm.

4. Other Direct Costs (ODC)

Provide itemized supporting cost or pricing data, including a description of its relationship to the Work.

Specifically identify ODCs (i.e. with and itemized listing) by classification.

5. Travel

Travel shall be itemized to include the number of people traveling, the number of trips, the estimated cost of the transportation (including mode), per diem cost of each traveler, etc. Provide itemized supporting cost or pricing data, attached to “Form 60". Travel costs shall be limited to costs consistent with LACMTA Travel Policy.

6. General & Administrative (G & A)

If applicable, provide supporting cost data and method of calculation.

7. Fee/Profit

Proposer/Consultant shall identify the expected estimated fee/profit (i.e. percent and amount) to be earned and assumptions of risk to support the rate.

8. Modifications

All cost elements shall be identified by separate cost categories. In addition, mark-ups, as stipulated in the Contract Changes clause, shall be identified as a separate cost element within each cost category.

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NOTE: All cost elements shall be identified by separate cost categories. In addition, mark-ups, as stipulated in the Contract Changes clause, shall be identified as a separate cost element within each cost category.

The cost and pricing data must be accurate, complete and current, and the judgment factors used in projecting from the data to the estimates must be stated in sufficient detail to enable the LACMTA to evaluate the proposal.

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COST OR PRICING SUMMARY

(FORM 60)

Est. Hours Rate Per Hour Est. Cost Total Est. Cost

0.00 $0.00 $0.00

0.00 $0.00 $0.00

0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

O/H Rate 0%

$0.00

FB O/H Rate

0%

$0.00

Est. Cost

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Unit Cost Est. Cost

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

Est. Cost

$0.00

$0.00

TOTAL TRAVEL $0.00

Est. Cost

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Est. Cost

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

39. $0.00 Rate %

0%

42. $0.00

$0.00

Rate %

0%

46. $0.00

47. $0.00

$0.00

TOTAL LABOR OVERHEAD

13.

TOTAL DIRECT LABOR

x Base = Est. Cost6. Labor Overhead (O/H)

5.

8.

7.

9.

10.

11. Fringe Benefits Overhead

TOTAL DIRECT MATERIAL

x Base = Est. Cost

$0.0012.

14. TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS OVERHEAD

15. Direct Material

16. a. Purchase Parts

17. b. Subcontracted items

19.

18. c. Other

33. Consultants/Subcontractors (See Line 50, details)

36.

26. b. Per Diem or Submissions

22.

24. Travel

25. a. Transportation

TOTAL EQUIPMENT23.

32. TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS

30.

LACMTA Solicitation/Bid/Proposal/Contract Number/Change Notice/Change Order Number:

Supplies and/or Services to be FurnishedName of Offeror/Contractor

Home office address

Division(s) and Locations where Work is to be performed

3.

NOTE: For proper calculations of cost elements link additional sheets to this summary page.

1. Direct Labor

2.

4.

20. Equipment

$0.00

43.

34.

% x Line 39

35.

44. Fee

40. General and Administrative Expense

41.

TOTAL CONSULTANTS/SUBCONTRACTORS

TOTAL DIRECT AND OVERHEAD COSTS (Total Lines 5, 10, 14, 19, 23, 27, 32 and 37)

37.

38.

21.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS (Total Lines 39 & 42)

27.

28. Other Direct Costs (See Line 55, details)

TOTAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

% x Line 5,10, 14

45.

$0.00

TOTAL FEE

29.

31.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST/PROPOSED PRICE AND FEE (Total of Lines 43 & 46)

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COST OR PRICING SUMMARY

(FORM 60)

Task Assigned Contract Type Amount

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Amount

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

63.

64.

67.

68.

69.

51.

50. Identify Consultant(s) (Refer to Line 28)

52.

59. Has any Agency of the United States Government, State government, local public agency or the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) performed any review of your account or records, overhead rates and general and administrative rates in connection with any public prime contract or subcontract within the past twelve months? Yes No If yes, when? Reference Contract No.

57.

53.

54. Total

55. Identify Other Direct Costs (Refer to Line 33)

** Insert the day, month and year when price negotiations were concluded and price agreement was reached.

CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT COST OR PRICING DATA

Signature Date***

CERTIFICATE

The labor rates and overhead costs are current and other estimated costs have been determined by generally accepted accounting principles.

Proposer/Consultant represents: (a) that it has , has not , employed or retained any company or person (other than a full time bona fide employee working solely for the Proposer/Consultant) to solicit or secure a contract, and (b) that it has , has not , paid or agreed to pay to any company or person (other than a full time bona fide employee working solely for the Proposer/Consultant) any fee, commission, percentage or brokerage fee, contingent upon or resulting from the award of this contract, and agrees to information relating to (a) and (b) above, as requested by the Contracting Officer.

65. This proposal as submitted represents our best estimates and/or actual costs as of this date.

This is to certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data (as defined in Section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and required under subsection 15.403-4) submitted, either actually or by specific identification in writing, to LACMTA's Contracting Officer or to LACMTA's Contracting Officer's representative in support of ______________________* are accurate, complete and current as of ________________________**. This certification includes the cost or pricing data supporting any advance agreements and forward pricing rate agreements between the Proposer/Consultant/Contractor and LACMTA that are a part of the proposal.

*** Insert the day, month and year of signing (i.e., When price negotiations were concluded and mutual agreement was reached on contract price).

58. Total

61. As required by LACMTA, firms not audited, as described above, shall submit financial data and calculations in sufficient detail to support all proposed direct costs and subcontractor costs.

56.

* Identify the proposal, quotation, request for price adjustment, or other submission involved, giving appropriate identifying number (e.g. Information For Bid No., Request for Proposal No., Change Order No., Modification No., etc.)

62. The proposal reflects our estimates and/or actual costs as of the date and by submitting this proposal, Proposer/Consultant grants to LACMTA Contracting Officer and authorized representative(s) the right to examine, at any time before award, those records, which include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other supporting data, regardless of type and form or whether such supporting information is specifically referenced or included in the proposal as the basis for pricing, that will permit an adequate evaluation of such cost or pricing data, along with the computations and projections used therein, for the purpose of verifying the cost or pricing data submitted. This right may also be exercised in connection with any negotiations/discussions prior to contract award or execution of contract modification.

66. Type Name and Title of Authorized Representative

60.b. Agency Name/Address 60c. Individual to contact/Telephone Number

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ATTACHMENT NO. 5

SBE INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS AND FORMS

(FORMS INCLUDED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES)

FORM 1 - SBE SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME ONLY

The Prime (Offeror) is required to list ALL SBE businesses, of any tier, to be utilized on this project for whom Prime is seeking SBE Credit. For a bid to be responsive, the Prime (Offeror) must complete this form and submit the completed form with its bid. The form should be complete in accordance with the instructions on this form and in the solicitation, using care so that the information provided in this form is consistent with the information provided in Forms 2 to 5 and the SBE commitment in the SBE Affidavit. If there is any discrepancy or conflict between the information listed on any of Forms 2 to 5 and the information in this Form 1, LACMTA may issue requests for clarification seeking information or clarification from the Prime (Offeror) in accordance with this solicitation. In all events, Prime shall be required to meet the SBE commitment listed in the SBE Affidavit, which will be enforced by LACMTA under the Contract. Each SBE business listed on Form 1 shall complete Attachment A to this Form.

Solicitation Number: Total Prime Bid Price:

Project Name: Authorized Signature / Date:

Bid Due Date: Printed Name and Title:

A1 B C D E F G H I2 J K

NAME OF BUSINESS

Manufacturer

(Y/N)

Supplier?3 (Y/N)

Distributor4

(Y/N) Broker5 (Y/N)

Tier (First/

Second/ Third, etc.)

LSBE

(Y/N)

% work intended to be self-performed

If not first-tier, name of business with whom listed business is contracted

Dollar value of listed business’ contract

SBE Credit $6 (Suppliers take 60% of price;

Distributors take 40% of price;

Brokers, fees & commission only)

Your Firm

SB

E

Su bc on tra ct or s

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Total:

1For any SBE firm listed on this Project, the Prime is subject to the Termination/Substitution requirements in the solicitation.

2Prime may be required to list businesses not listed on the Subcontractor Listing Form (e.g., a low dollar value non-SBE subcontractor who contracts with a SBE business).

3If a SBE business is a supplier providing materials/supplies, only sixty percent (60%) of the cost will be credited toward the SBE goal. LACMTA will take 60% of the cost for materials/supplies listed in Column J to credit for SBE participation. If a SBE supplier, list 60% of the Bid Price breakdown in Column K. Appropriate credit will be determined by LACMTA.

4If a SBE business is Distributor, only forty percent (40%) of the cost will be credited toward the SBE goal. LACMTA will take 40% of the cost for materials/supplies listed in Column J to credit for SBE participation. If a SBE distributor, list 40% of the Bid Price breakdown in Column K. Appropriate credit will be determined by LACMTA.

5If a SBE business is providing brokering services, only the broker/commission (mark-up) fees will be credited toward the SBE goal. If a broker, only list broker/commission (mark-up) fees in Column K.

6The Prime is reminded that work that a SBE subcontracts to a non-SBE firm does not count toward the SBE goal. See Section 300 (Commercial Useful Function and Counting SBE Participation) of the SBE Instructions to Proposers (Federal). All lower-tier Subcontractors for each SBE firm listed on this form must be identified on Attachment A.

ATTACHMENT A TO FORM 1: SUPPORTING INFORMATION FROM SBE SUBCONTRACTOR

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIME (Offeror):

The purpose of this Attachment A is to validate the SBE credit on Form 1 and the SBE commitment in the SBE Affidavit.

1. Send this Attachment A to each SBE business listed on Form 1 and ask each such SBE business to complete Attachment A and return to the Prime.

2. Obtain all Attachment A forms and verify that the information provided in the Attachments is consistent with the aggregated numbers in Form 1 and the SBE commitment listed in the SBE Affidavit. Verify that the information provided in the Attachment A forms is consistent with the information provided in Forms 2 to 5.

3. The Attachment A forms obtained from the SBE businesses listed on Form 1 may include businesses not listed on the Subcontractor Listing Form (e.g., a low dollar value non-SBE subcontractor who contracts with the SBE business).

4. Attach all Attachment A forms received to Form 1 as Attachment A. For a bid to be responsive, you must submit with your bid a completed Attachment A for each SBE business listed on Form 1.

5. If there is any discrepancy or conflict between the information listed on any of Forms 1 to 5 and the information in the Attachments, LACMTA may issue requests for clarification seeking information or clarification from the Prime (Offeror) and the SBE in accordance with this solicitation. In all events, Prime shall be required to meet the SBE commitment listed in the SBE Affidavit, which will be enforced by LACMTA under the Contract.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH SBE SUBCONTRACTOR LISTED ON FORM 1 THAT IS SUBCONTRACTING WORK:

1. Complete this Attachment A to Form 1 to the best of your knowledge and information.

2. Complete the row titled "Your Firm" with name in column A and complete the information in columns B to E and G to I for your contract.

3. List each lower-tier Subcontractor (SBE or non-SBE) that you will be subcontracting Work to in column A and complete the information in columns B through I for each of the Subcontractors listed in column A.

ATTACHMENT A TO FORM 1: SUPPORTING INFORMATION FROM SBE SUBCONTRACTOR

Project Name:

Your Prime Name:

Your Business Name:

Subcontractor Bid Price:

Printed Name and Title: Authorized Signature1 / Date:

A B C D E F G H I J K

NAME OF BUSINESS SBE?

(Y/N)

Manufacture r

(Y/N)

Supplier2 (Y/N)

Distributor3 (Y/N)

Broker4 (Y/N)

LSBE

(Y/N)

Directly contracting through your firm or at a lower tier?

(Direct/lower)

If not first-tier, name of business with whom listed business is contracted

Dollar value of listed business contract5

SBE Credit $6 (Suppliers take 60% of price;

Distributors take 40% of price;

Brokers, fees & commission only)

Lo w er -T ie r

Su bc on tra ct or s 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1To be signed by the authorized signatory of the applicable SBE business listed in Form 1.

2If a SBE business is a Supplier providing materials/equipment/supplies, only sixty percent (60%) of the cost will be credited toward the SBE goal. LACMTA will take 60% of the cost for materials/equipment/supplies listed in Column J to credit for SBE participation. If a SBE supplier, please list 60% of the sub-bid price breakdown in Column K. Appropriate credit will be determined by LACMTA.

3If a SBE business is Distributor, only forty-percent (40%) of the cost will be credited toward the SBE goal. LACMTA will take 40% of the cost for materials/supplies listed in Column J to credit for SBE participation. If a SBE distributor, list 40% of the Bid Price breakdown in Column K. Appropriate credit will be determined by

LACMTA.

4If a SBE business is providing brokering services, only the broker/commission (mark-up) fees will be credited toward the SBE goal. If a broker, only list broker/commission (mark-up) fees in Column K.

6The Subcontractor is reminded that work that a SBE subcontracts to a non-SBE firm does not count toward the SBE goal. See Section 300 (Commercial Useful Function and Counting SBE Participation) of the SBE Instructions to Proposers (Federal).

For any SBE firm listed on Form 1 for this Project, the Prime is subject to the Termination/Substitution requirements in the DEOD Contract Compliance Manual.

FORM 1B - PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

The Prime is requested to list ALL first-tier businesses which include SBEs & Non-SBEs to be utilized on this project. Completion of this form and Form 3, Business Data Sheet also fulfills the requirements of the California Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act.

IFB/RFP/RFIQ Number: Project Name:

Project Name: Proposal/Bid Due Date:

Total Proposal/Bid Price Authorized Signature/Date

A B C D E F G

NAME OF BUSINESS SBE?

(Y/N)

Manufacturer?

(Y/N)

Supplier?1

(Y/N) Broker?2

(Y/N) Proposal/Bid Price Breakdown $

SBE Credit $ (if supplier, take 60% of price;

if broker, fess and commission only)

Your Firm

Su bc on tra ct or s

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Total:

(Should match Total Proposal/Bid Price listed on top of page) (Total SBE Commitment) 1If an SBE business is a supplier providing materials/supplies, only sixty-percent (60%) of the cost will be credited toward the SBE goal. Metro will take 60% of the cost for materials/supplies listed in Column F to credit for SBE participation. If an SBE supplier, please list 60% of the Proposal Price in Column G.

2If an SBE business is providing brokering services, only the broker/commission (mark-up) fees will be credited toward the SBE goal. If a broker, please only list broker/commission (mark-up) fees in Column G. Appropriate credit will be reviewed by Metro according to 49 CFR Part 26.55

FORM 2 - COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION AFFIDAVIT

PART A: AFFIDAVIT

An SBE performs a commercially useful function (CUF) when it is responsible for at least execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involve. An SBE does not perform a CUF if its role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of SBE participation.

The Bidder/Proposer acknowledges that it will perform at least 30% of the work for during the performance this contract with its own workforce in compliance with the CUF requirements.

The Bidder/Proposer declares to perform the following percentage of work with its own workforce:

_____________________________________________________________ Percent ( ____ %)

PART B: SIGNATURE

The undersigned Director, Officer, General Partner, or similarly situated Principal of the business declares he/she is informed and believe, and thereon allege, that to the best of their knowledge, information and belief, the information set forth on this page of this document and any attachments, is current, complete and accurate.

Executed on: _____________________, 20 ___, at, _____________________________, _________ (Date) (City) (State)

Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Business Address: __________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State)

Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Printed Name: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________________

Phone: ______________________________ Email: _______________________________________

FORM 3 - BUSINESS DATA SHEET Page 1 of 2

TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME AND ALL SUBCONTRACTORS IDENTIFIED AT ANY TIER ON THE

SUCONTRACTOR LISTING FORM OR FORM 1 AND ATTACHMENT A TO FORM 1

Part A: Business Data

1. Business Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Is your business a SBE? YES NO

(If marked “SBE”, a copy of the certification letter for this business must be attached to this Form)

3.

a. If you answered yes to question 2, is your business currently a SBE certified by California Unified Certification Program (CUCP)? YES NO

b. Certified by an organization outside of California? YES NO

Name of Certifying Agency:__________________________________________

4. Is your business which will be performing the work on this Project a Joint Venture or participating in a Joint Venture for this

Project?

(If answered YES, the Joint Venture Agreement must be submitted with the bid) YES NO

5. If you answered yes to question 4, provide the name of the Joint Venture (JV), the name of each Partner or Member of the

Joint Venture, indicate whether a Joint Venture Partner or Member is an SBE, and the name of the Certifying Agency of the SBE Joint Venture Partner or Member as well as a copy of the certification letter.

a. Name of Joint Venture (JV): ________________________________________________

Business Name of JV Partner/Member: ______________________________________ SBE Non-SBE Name of Certifying Agency: ________________________________________________

Business Name of JV Partner/Member: ______________________________________ SBE Non-SBE

Business Name of JV Partner/Member: _______________________________________ SBE Non-SBE

5. Primary Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

6. Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

7. County Business is located in: ___________________________________________________________________________

8. Name of Contact Person: ________________________________, _____________________________________________ (Name) (Title)

9. Owner’(s) Ethnicity: ___________________________________________________________________________________

11. Phone: ( ) _________ - ______________ 12. Email Address:________________________________

13. Fax: ( ) _________ - ______________ 14. Age of Business: ______ Years, and _______ Months

15. If your business requires a license, complete below. 16. Business Annual Gross Receipts:

a. License Type: __________________________ a. Less than $500,000

b. $500,000 to $1,000,000

b. License #: __________________________ c. $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

d. $2,000,000 to $5,000,000

c. Expiration: __________________________ e. $5,000,000 to $25,000,000

f. Over $25,000,000

FORM 3 - BUSINESS DATA SHEET (Continued) Page 2 of 2 Part B: Work Descriptions

18. Identify the scope of work and corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code(s) that will be performed by this business of the project that is the subject of the procurement.1

DESCRIPTION OF WORK OR SERVICE TO BE

PERFORMED, OR MATERIALS SUPPLIED ON THIS

CONTRACT

ONLY LIST APPLICABLE NAICS CODE(S) (6

DIGITS) FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED

19. Will your business provide trucking company services on this project? Yes No

If marked YES, please complete items a. to c. below. If answered NO, answer “Not Applicable.”

a. How many trucks does your company own? ____________________

b. How many trucks does your company lease? ____________________

c. How many trucks are registered to your company? ____________________

Part C: Signature

The undersigned Director, Officer, General Partner, or similarly situated Principal of the business declares he/she is informed and believes, and thereon attests, that to the best of its knowledge and information, that the information set forth on this page and any attachments, is current, complete and accurate.

Business Name:

Authorized Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

1To receive credit, SBE firms must be certified in applicable NAICS Codes for listed scope of work.

FORM 4 – SBE AFFIRMATION

TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME AND ALL SUBCONTRACTORS (SBE AND NON-SBE) THAT WILL

SUBCONTRACT TO A SBE BUSINESS.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete and sign this SBE Affirmation on your behalf to affirm that you will utilize the SBE businesses listed on Form 1 and its Attachments. This form must be signed by the SBE business acknowledging that it has submitted a written quote to you and has been listed to perform work on this Contract.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO PRIME (OFFEROR) ONLY:

1. In addition to completing and signing this SBE Affirmation on your behalf, obtain all completed and signed SBE Affirmations from all Subcontractors

(SBE and Non-SBE) of any tier that will subcontract to a SBE business and verify that the information provided in the SBE Affirmations are consistent with Form 1 and its Attachments.

2. Attach your SBE Affirmation and all SBE Affirmations received from Subcontractors (SBE and Non-SBE) of any tier that will subcontract to a SBE business. For a bid to be responsive, you must submit with your bid a completed and signed SBE Affirmation for your firm as the prime and for each Subcontractor (SBE and Non-SBE) of any tier that will subcontract to a SBE business.

3. If there is any discrepancy or conflict between the information listed on the submitted SBE Affirmations and any of the Forms 1 to 3, LACMTA may issue requests for clarification seeking information or clarification from the Prime (Offeror) and/or Subcontractor in accordance with this solicitation.

In all events, Prime shall be required to meet the SBE commitment listed in the SBE Affidavit, which will be enforced by LACMTA under the Contract.

1. Solicitation Number: _____________________________________________________________________________

2. Project Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

3. Prime/Subcontractor Name: _________________________ ___________________________________________________

4. Prime/Subcontractor Business Address:____________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

5. Name of Proposed SBE Business: _____________________________________________________________________

6. SBE Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

7. Financial Description: Total $ Amount listed for this SBE business is: $ ________________________________________

8. Technical Description: Identify the scope of work and corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code(s) that will be performed by this SBE business. To receive credit, SBE firms must be certified in applicable NAICS Codes for listed scope of work.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK OR SERVICE TO BE

PERFORMED, OR MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED ON

THIS CONTRACT

ONLY LIST APPLICABLE NAICS CODE(S)

(6 DIGITS) FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED

Affirmation: Signatures of the authorized representatives of the Prime/Subcontractor and of the SBE business below represent the commitment by both parties to enter into a formal subcontract agreement.

(Prime/Subcontractor Name) (SBE Business Name)

(Authorized Signature of Business)1 (Date) (Authorized Signature of Business) (Date)

(Typed or Printed Name of Signee) (Typed or Printed Name of Signee)

(Title of Signee) (Title of Signee)

(Email) (Email)

(Telephone) (Telephone)

1 Signature of the Prime/Subcontractor to which the SBE business will report to directly.

SBE FORM 5 – BIDDERS LIST FORM

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is required per 49 CFR 26.11(c) to create and maintain a comprehensive Bidders List. The purpose of this bidders list information is to compile as accurate data as possible about the universe of SBE and non-SBE contractors and subcontractors who seek to work on LACMTA’s federally assisted contracts. The Bidder's List is a compilation of all bidders, proposers, quoters, subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers of materials and services who bid or propose as a prime contractor or subcontractor for this solicitation, inclusive of unsuccessful bids or quotes. Bidders and Proposers are required to submit Form 5 with their bid or proposal. Please provide the following data:

Bidder 1: Business data

Business Name:

Business Address:

Street City State Zip

Is the firm an DBE:

Name of Contact Person:

Yes No

Rac and Gender of Firm’s Majority Owner:

Phone: Email Address: NAICS code applicable to the scope of work to be performed by firm:

Age of Business: Years Months

Annual Gross Receipts:

a. Less than $500,000 b. $500,000 to $1,000,000 c. $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

d. $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 e. Over $5,000,000

Bidder 2: Business data

Business Name:

Business Address:

Street City State Zip

Is the firm an DBE:

Name of Contact Person:

Yes No

Race and Gender of Firm’s Majority Owner:

Phone: Email Address: NAICS code applicable to the scope of work to be performed by firm:

Age of Business: Years Months

Annual Gross Receipts:

a. Less than $500,000 b. $500,000 to $1,000,000 c. $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

d. $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 e. Over $5,000,000 If necessary, this “Bidders List” form can be duplicated to include all firms (SBE and non-SBE) that have submitted a bid or quote on this DOT-assisted project.

SBE FORM – 6

SBE Regular Dealer/Distributor

Affirmation Form

Metro will make a preliminary counting determination for each SBE listed as a regular dealer or distributor to assess its eligibility for 60 or 40 percent credit, respectively, of the cost of materials and supplies based on its demonstrated capacity and intent to perform as a regular dealer or distributor, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders/Proposers of the…