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RFP No. FS135771 - FSP Light Duty Tow Service
This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for light duty tow services on General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes. The solicitation seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive tow service management, labor, materials, and related services on a firm fixed hourly rate basis. LACMTA intends to award ten contracts across ten geographic beats: seven two-beat contracts (Groups A-G) and three single-beat contracts (Groups H-J), with individual proposers limited to a maximum of four beats per firm. The Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due by October 28, 2026, clarifications will be provided by November 4, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically to bids@metro.net by 2:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026. The contract term is 54 months with no options included. Pre-Qualification applications must be submitted separately by the proposal due date.
Pricing will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with awards made to proposers whose proposals are both technically acceptable and lowest priced per group. LACMTA has established an eight percent (8%) SBE/DVBE participation goal that is mandatory to meet for proposal responsiveness; Good Faith Efforts are no longer accepted if the goal is not met. Additionally, LACMTA provides a five percent (5%) Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) preference applied as a price reduction to eligible SBE primes or proposers subcontracting at least 30 percent to LSBE firms. The contract is funded with state and local funds and is subject to fiscal year funding availability. Proposers must comply with prevailing wage requirements, living wage policies, safety regulations, drug and alcohol testing protocols per FTA requirements, and environmental compliance standards. All subcontractors performing work on this contract must be pre-qualified prior to performance, and contractors must maintain current Motor Carrier of Property Permits (MCPP) as specified in the contract documents.
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LACMTA ISSUE DATE: October 09, 2026 FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
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-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
LOI-06 WORKSITE VISIT (RESERVED)
LOI-07 BASIS OF AWARD
LOI-08 EXHIBITS
LOI-09 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
LOI-10 NONCOLLUSION BY PROPOSER
LOI-11 INDEMNITY
LOI-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
LOI-13 SOLICITATION LINKS
LOI-14 CRITICAL DATES
LOI-15 DBE PROGRAM (RESERVED)
LOI-16 SBE/DVBE PROGRAM
LOI-17 SBE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM (RESERVED)
LOI-18 MSZ PROGRAM (RESERVED)
LOI-19 LSBE PREFERENCE
LOI-20 LOI SIGNATURES
II. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
IP-01 PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
IP-02 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION LAW (RESERVED)
IP-03 EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS
IP-04 INTERPRETATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS
IP-05 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA OTHER THAN THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
IP-06 AMENDMENTS
IP-07 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTAL
IP-08 MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS
IP-09 SIGNING OF PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
IP-10 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
IP-11 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS
IP-12 WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTAL
IP-13 LACMTA RIGHTS
IP-14 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
IP-15 DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSERS
IP-16 FILING OF PROTESTS
IP-17 EVALUATION CRITERIA EXHIBIT
DEOD INSTRUCTIONS
DI-01 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/PROPOSERS
III. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS/FORMS
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 GENERAL FORMAT
1.2 PROPOSAL CONTENT
1.3 PROPOSAL FORMS
1.4 CERTIFICATION FORMS
1.5 SBE/DVBE FORMS
EXHIBITS (SOLICITATION)
EXHIBIT 1 SBE/DVBE BID/PROPOSAL FORMS
EXHIBIT 2 SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES AND PRICES INSTRUCTIONS
EXHIBIT 2A: SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES AND PRICES
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
EXHIBIT 3 EVALUATION CRITERIA
EXHIBIT 4 LIST OF CERTIFIED FIRMS
EXHIBIT 5 PROPOSAL 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 NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT TO BE EXECUTED BY PROPOSER
EXHIBIT 12 VEHICLE INSPECTION CRITERIA
EXHIBIT 13: VEHICLE INVENTORY LIST
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
ARTICLE IV COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
ARTICLE V CONTRACT TERM AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
ARTICLE VI OPTIONS
ARTICLE VII AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
ARTICLE VIII INSURANCE
ARTICLE IX NOTICES AND SERVICE THEREOF*
ARTICLE X ENTIRE AGREEMENT
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SP-01 SBE/DVBE 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
SP-07 CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT*
SP-08 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY DATA
SP-09 CLEAN UP
SP-10 PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION
SP-11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND
IMPROVEMENTS*
SP-12 ALLOWABILITY, ALLOCABILITY & REASONABLENESS DEFINITIONS*
SP-13 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES*
SP-14 THE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE
SP-15 LACMTA MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL*
SP-16 SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATION*
SP-17 PAYMENT AND REPORTING OF PREVAILING WAGE* (RESERVED)
SP-18 LIVING WAGE / SERVICE CONTRACT WORKER RETENTION POLICY*
SP-19 METRO WORKFORCE INTIATIVE NOW (WIN-LA) PROGRAM (RESERVED)
SP-20: MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY PERMITS (MCPP)
SP-21: CONTRACTING WITH NON-FSP CARRIERS
SP-22: PROHIBITED INTERESTS
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)
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
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 (ACCEPTANCE)*
GC-21 SAFETY*
GC-22 SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION*
GC-23 UNAUTHORIZED ACTIONS*
GC-24 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION*
GC-25 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
GC-26 EXTENSION OF TIME
GC-27 SUSPENSION*
GC-28 HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES*
GC-29 CHANGES
GC-30 NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLAIM AND CLAIMS
GC-31 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
GC-32 FINAL ACCEPTANCE*
GC-33 WARRANTY*
GC-34 SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT AND PROVISIONS FOR USE*
GC-35 RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA, PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS*
GC-36 COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT*
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
RR-08 ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM*
RR-09 SAFE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - SEAT BELT USE*
RR-10 SAFE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - DISTRACTED DRIVING*
RR-11 FTA NOTIFICATION FOR FTA CONCERNS*
EXHIBITS (CONTRACT)
EXHIBIT A STATEMENT OF WORK
EXHIBIT B PRICING AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT C WORK-COMPLETION/DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE (RESERVED)
EXHIBIT D DIVERSITY & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANUAL
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(STATE/LOCAL)
EXHIBIT E-1 PAYMENT CERTIFICATION (CONTINUOUS)
EXHIBIT E-2 PAYMENT CERTIFICATION (FINAL)
EXHIBIT F RELEASE OF CLAIMS
EXHIBIT G APPROVED SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
EXHIBIT H 1 CONTRACTOR SOG
EXHIBIT H:2 DRIVER SOG
EXHIBIT I LIQUIDATED DAMAGES SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT J SITE VISIT
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
I. LETTER OF INVITATION
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
LOI-01 NOTICE AND INVITATION
DATE: Friday, October 9, 2026
ATTENTION: PROSPECTIVE PROPOSER
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. FS135771
SOLICITATION TITLE: FSP LIGHT DUTY TOW SERVICE - GENERAL PURPOSE LANES AND
EXPRESSLANES
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has established a contracting opportunity to provide the following: FSP Light Duty Tow Service for General Purpose Lanes and Expresslanes. This project is detailed in the Exhibit A, Statement of Work. The resultant contracts, if awarded, will be state/locally funded and are subject to fiscal year funding.
Proposers are requested to submit to LACMTA (a) Proposal(s) 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 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Request for Proposal (RFP) on a Firm Fixed Hourly Rate basis. The period of performance under the resulting contracts ("Contracts") shall be 54 Months. These Contracts do not include options.
Multiple Awards
LACMTA intends to award seven, two-beat contracts (A-G) and three single-beat contracts (H-J). Proposers are encouraged to review the Exhibit A, Statement of Work, and Schedule of Exhibit 2, Schedule of Quantities and Prices for additional information.
Group Beat No.
FSP26-A 3 & 70
FSP26-B 5 & 10
FSP26-C 6 & 9
FSP26-D 12 & 71
FSP26-E 18 & 38
FSP26-F 20 & 21
FSP26-G 39 & 43
FSP26-H 17
FSP26-I 31
FSP26-J 37
Proposer can propose on multiple beats, but may only be awarded a maximum of four (4) beats per firm.
Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
Proposals will be received and evaluated per Exhibit 3, Evaluation Criteria to determine whether they are technically acceptable or unacceptable. Once a determination is made regarding the acceptability of the proposal, LACMTA shall make the determination of award based on the lowest hourly rate proposed per group and in accordance with the maximum limit allowed per firm. LACMTA reserves the right select the beats awarded to each firm where there may be multiple eligible for award, at its sole discretion.
Small Business Enterprise/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goal and Local Small Business Preference
LACMTA has established an eight percent (8%) overall Small Business Enterprise (SBE)/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal. Proposers shall make a commitment to utilize SBEs and/or DVBEs in any combination. Please refer to Section LOI-16 SBE/DVBE PROGRAM for more information the requirements.
Additionally, LACMTA has included a Local Small Business preference for this solicitation. If a firm meets the criteria set forth in LOI-19 LSBE PREFERENCE, LACMTA will apply a five percent (5%) reduction to the firm fixed hourly rate proposed.
Submittal Requirements
Proposers are advised to carefully review the Submittal Requirements beginning on Page X of the RFP.
The following must be submitted as separate attachments in the email submission of the Proposal.
1. Volume I - Technical Proposal
2. Volume II - Certification Forms
3. ** Volume III - Price Proposal
4. **Volume IV - DEOD Forms and Required Documents.
Volume I & II must be separate from Volume III & IV
If a proposer is submitting for multiple Groups, separate Volume I, Volume II, and Volume IIIs, are not required.
Separate Volume IVs will be required with each Group.
(A SEPARATE VOLUME IV WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EACH GROUP PROPOSER IS SUBMITTING A
PROPOSAL FOR)
Submission of Proposals
Proposals in response to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically (no links will be accepted) via email to bids@metro.net and CC: anayag@metro.net . Proposals must be received by LACMTA no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026. Time of receipt is determined by the date/time stamp imprinted upon the email system. It is recommended that proposers send their email(s) allowing for sufficient time to ensure that the proposer can meet the proposal due date. Additionally, it is recommended that proposer's email(s) are sent with a Delivery and Read receipt for their records. Lastly, proposers should send a verification email to the named Contract Administrator of the RFP after the email submission(s) of proposal to bids@metro.net. The verification email should indicate that a proposal has been submitted by Vendor Name for RFP# on X number of emails.
mailto:bids@metro.net mailto:anayag@metro.net
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
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 RFP but not defined herein.
LOI-03 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
The RFP documents are available for download through LACMTA's Vendor Portal (Open Solicitations).
LOI-04 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA
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: Gabriel Anaya, Principal Contract Administrator RFP No. FS135771
• By telephone at (213) 922-5224
• By electronic mail at AnayaG@metro.net
Diversity & Equal Opportunity: 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.
Refer to LOI-14 Critical Dates for deadline to submit Questions, Clarifications and or Change Requests https://business.metro.net/webcenter/portal/VendorPortal/pages_home/solicitations/openSolicitations mailto:ethics@metro.net mailto:Pre-Qual@metro.net
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
LACMTA strongly encourages Proposers to formalize and submit questions, clarifications and or requests for change as soon as possible.
Please submit your items in the following format (see Exhibit 14 - Question(s) Submission):
No. Date of Question Document; Section Number;
and page number
Question
1 (Enter Date) (Enter reference) (Enter Question)
Where such interpretation or clarification requires a change in the solicitation documents, LACMTA will amend the solicitation in accordance with IP-06, Amendments, and will provide a copy to all Plan Holders.
LOI-05 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
LACMTA will hold a Pre-Proposal Conference. Proposers are invited to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference.
Attendance is not mandatory to be considered for award of a contract; however, when a Pre-Proposal Conference is held, attendance is encouraged.
*Refer to LOI-14 Critical Dates for time and date including link and phone number
LOI-06 WORKSITE VISIT (RESERVED)
LOI-07 BASIS OF AWARD
A. The Contract awards will be made to the Proposers whose Proposals are the Lowest Price-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposals that meet the requirements of the RFP and are most advantageous to LACMTA based upon the Proposal Evaluation Criteria found in Exhibit 3. LACMTA reserves its rights, including, but not limited to, those identified in the Instructions to Proposers, LACMTA RIGHTS, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Proposals received.
B. If these Contracts provide for options, LACMTA will evaluate the option pricing at the time it considers Proposals. LACMTA's inclusion of an option in a request for proposal 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.
C. Proposers may propose on New Contracts that would cause them to temporarily exceed the Beat/Contract limits if:
1. At the time of the proposal due date, their existing Contract(s) are scheduled to expire within eighteen
(18) months so that Beat/Contract limits will be met.
2. The proposers existing Beat(s) were included in the solicitation but were not awarded and the Contractor was awarded different Beat(s)/Contract(s).
D. Proposer can propose on all Groups, but will be awarded a maximum of four (4) beats per firm based on
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771 the Evaluation Criteria detailed in Exhibit 3.
E. Please see FSP Program Beat & Contract Eligibility Limits, Attachment 3A for more information.
LOI-08 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-09 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A sample copy of all Contract Documents is included as part of this solicitation.
LOI-10 NONCOLLUSION BY PROPOSER
A. A Proposer/Contractor shall not conspire or attempt to conspire, or commit any other act of collusion, with others or applicant for the purpose of secretly, or otherwise, establishing an unfair understanding that would bring about any unfair condition which could be prejudicial to the LACMTA FSP Program or the motoring public. Any findings of collusion by any LACMTA Proposer/Contractor shall be cause for denial and/or termination of a LACMTA FSP contract.
B. A Proposer/Contractor shall not be directly involved in the towing-related business of any other FSP Contractor or proposing firm for FSP tow service contracts. Directly involved means anything in common regarding Such things as management/administration, business licenses, insurance, equipment, employees or financial interest. Any findings of direct involvement in the towing-related business between LACMTA Proposer/Contractor shall be cause for denial and/or termination of a LACMTA FSP contract.
LOI-11 INDEMNITY
Any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP will contain the indemnity provisions included in the Section titled LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION in the General Conditions, which will require the Proposer to indemnify LACMTA as provided therein.
LOI-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Liquidated Damages may be assessed and recovered by LACMTA in accordance with the Special Provisions Section titled LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. The amount of the Liquidated Damages and matters for which they may be assessed under this Contract are set forth in Exhibit I, Liquidated Damages Schedule.
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.
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
• 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
• Protest Instructions (protest procedures)
• Labor Compliance Manual
• Living Wage and Service Contractor Worker Retention Policy Manual
• Environmental Policy
• Federal Transit Administration (Drug and Alcohol) 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 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:
RFP Issue Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Pre-Proposal Conference: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Pre-Proposal Conference
Time and Date: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Teams Link and Invitation:
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: Join:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet Meeting ID: 224 686 501 171 854 Passcode: Fi92Ey32
Dial in by phone +1 213-279-1001,,975228281# United States, Los Angeles Find a local number Phone conference ID: 975 228 281#
Questions Due Date: 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2026
Clarifications Provided by LACMTA: Monday, November 4, 2026
Pre-Qualification Application Due Date:
23-NOV-2026
Proposal Due Date: 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/224686501171854?p=iiVIFotoXT3DPkf5xu file:/u06/app/applmgr/fs_ne/inst/mtaprod_fisaps01/logs/appl/conc/log/tel:+12132791001,,975228281 file:/u06/app/applmgr/fs_ne/inst/mtaprod_fisaps01/logs/appl/conc/log/tel:+12132791001,,975228281 file:/u06/app/applmgr/fs_ne/inst/mtaprod_fisaps01/logs/appl/conc/log/tel:+12132791001,,975228281 https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/3cd961a0-34f2-4621-a3cb-51eaa4028e8e?id=975228281
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LOI-15 DBE PROGRAM (RESERVED)
LOI-16 SBE/DVBE PROGRAM
Bidders/Proposers are hereby notified that:
This project is funded with state and/or local funds and will comply with LACMTA's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) or Medium Size Business Enterprise (MSZ) program requirements. It is LACMTA's policy that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any contract or in the administration of its SBE/DVBEor MSZ programs.
LACMTA has recommended an SBE/DVBE goal for this project in the percentage of:
Eight Percent (8%) of the Total Contract Price.
A. The SBE/DVBE goal is inclusive of a Eight percent (8%). Proposers shall make a commitment to utilize SBEs and DVBEs, in any combination..
B. For a Bidder/Proposer to be considered responsive to the SBE/DVBE goal, it must meet or exceed the goal at time of Bid/Proposal due date. Good Faith Efforts (GFE) is no longer accepted if the goal is not met.
Bidders/Proposers that do not meet the goal will not be eligible for award.
C. Bidder/Proposer shall provide LACMTA, as part of its Bid/Proposal, a complete list (including names and addresses) of all subcontractors who will perform any portion of the required Scope of Services.
Bidders/Proposers shall include the Scope of Services and dollar amount(s) committed to each subcontractor.
D. SBE/DVBE Instructions provide guidelines on how SBE/DVBE commitments will be counted toward the goal and designate the SBE/DVBE Commitment Forms that must be completed and submitted by all Bidders/Proposers by the Bid/Proposal due date.
E. SBEs/DVBEs must perform a commercially useful function (CUF) during the performance of the contract.
An SBE/DVBE is presumed to be performing a CUF when it performs and exercises responsibility for at least thirty percent (30%) of the total cost of the contract work with its own workforce. LACMTA encourages Primes to consider joint venture opportunities with SBE or DVBE firms. The SBE or DVBE partner(s) shall perform a CUF. Currently, instructions for counting and calculating SBE/DVBE credit is included in the Instructions to Bidders/Proposers. As referenced in the Instructions, LACMTA will only credit SBE or DVBE participation for firms performing a CUF.
F. The level of SBE/DVBE participation Bidder/Proposer commits to in its Bid/Proposal becomes the Bidder's/Proposer's SBE/DVBE contract commitment. The SBE/DVBE commitment will be listed in the Special Provisions of the contract and shall be enforced by LACMTA. After award, SBE/DVBE commitments shall apply to contract options, changes and/or modifications. LACMTA will monitor SBE/DVBE commitments throughout the contract term, as described in the Contract Compliance Manual (State/Local), General Conditions and Special Provisions of the contract.
G. Firms must be SBE and/or DVBE certified by the Bid/Proposal due date to be counted toward the listed
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771 contract goal. LACMTA will accept the SBE and DVBE certifications from the listings below:
1. LACMTA certified Small Business Enterprise firms: A List of Certified Firms is provided as Exhibit 4 for your convenience, and shall be used to assist with outreach efforts. You may also locate LACMTA SBE firms for outreach through the LACMTA SBE Query Directory at http://smallbusinessquery.metro.net/main.
2. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise: The California Department of General Services (DGS) - DVBE Directory can be found and used for outreach on the DGS website athttps://caleprocure.ca.gov/.
3. Bidder/Proposer shall submit, as part of its Bid/Proposal copies of all SBE/DVBE certification letters.
LOI-17 SBE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM (RESERVED)
LOI-18 MSZ PROGRAM (RESERVED)
LOI-19 LSBE PREFERENCE
A. SBE Proposers that meet the LSBE criteria as a prime will receive a 5 percent preference credit added to their overall evaluation score; or
B. Proposers that do not meet the LSBE criteria as a prime, but subcontract at least 30% of the contract value with eligible LSBE firms, will receive a 5 percent preference credit added to their overall evaluation score.
C. The LSBE preference will be added as bonus points above the maximum possible evaluation criteria scale.
D. Proposers must complete the LSBE Preference Section C in the Form 2 - Affidavit
E. To be eligible for the LSBE designation firms must meet the LSBE certification criteria outlined in Section 300 of theDiversity & Economic Opportunity Department SBE/DVBE Instructions to Bidders/Proposers.
F. A list of Certified LSBE firms was provided in the RFP for your convenience and shall be used to assist with outreach efforts. You may also locate Metro LSBE firms for outreach through the Metro LSBE Query Directory at https://metro.gob2g.com/?TN=metro.
G. Proposers must meet the SBE and DVBE goal to be eligible for the LSBE Preference.
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.
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FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Gabriel Anaya Principal Contract Administrator
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771
II. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
IP-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 Proposal 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 Proposal due date and time. DO NOT insert copies of pre-qualification documents in your Proposal. All first-tier subcontractors must be pre-qualified prior to performing any Services. 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.
D. If Contractor is recommended for award by the Procurement Evaluation Team, then Contractor must provide a notarized Hardcopy of their Pre-Qualification Application upon request by the Contract Administrator.
IP-02 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION LAW (RESERVED)
IP-03 EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS
A. All Proposals shall be submitted in strict accordance with the RFP 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 RFP. The Proposer is solely responsible for the examination of solicitation documents, reviewing all amendments, and comprehending all conditions that may impact the Proposal and the performance of the Services should the Proposer be selected. Failure of the Proposer to examine and inform itself is at its sole risk.
IP-04 INTERPRETATION OF RFP 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 Proposers.
B. To ensure that responses are provided to all prospective Proposers, 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 Proposers shall not rely on for any purpose, any oral interpretation mailto:Pre-Qual@metro.net http://media.metro.net/uploads/EBB/PQA/images/Pre-Qualification.pdf
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771 or oral clarification of the solicitation documents.
IP-05 COMMUNICATION WITH LACMTA OTHER THAN THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
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.
IP-06 AMENDMENTS
A. LACMTA reserves the right to revise the solicitation documents prior to the Proposal submittal due date.
Such revisions, if any, will be made by amendment to this RFP.
B. Proposers shall acknowledge receipt of all amendments to the solicitation documents in the Proposal Letter. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all amendments and to include all the requirements of the amendments in the Proposal may render the Proposal unacceptable and cause it to be rejected.
C. Prior to submitting the Proposal to LACMTA for consideration, each Proposer is responsible for checking the LACMTA website to ensure that it has received all applicable amendments.
IP-07 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTAL
A. The Proposal shall be formatted in accordance with the requirements specified in the solicitation documents (see Submittal Requirements). Proposers shall complete and submit all required forms in accordance with the directions specified in this RFP and on the forms provided herein. All required explanatory narratives and the supplementary data are to be included with the Proposal forms as indicated.
B. Proposals shall contain concise written materials that enable the reviewer to clearly understand the Proposer's capabilities.
C. Proposals shall specifically describe the Proposer'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.
D. Pencil or erasable ink shall not be accepted. Initial all modifications made to the Proposer's entries and identify the Proposer'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 render a Proposal incomplete and may cause rejection of the Proposal. This RFP does not commit LACMTA to enter into a contract nor does it obligate LACMTA to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of Proposals.
IP-08 MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS
A. Proposers are cautioned to limit exceptions, conditions, qualifications and limitations to the provisions of
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771 this RFP as they may be determined by LACMTA to cause the Proposal to be deemed non-responsive.
LACMTA may determine in its sole discretion whether a Proposal is responsive and reserves the right but assumes no obligation to waive deficiencies, informalities and irregularities to the maximum extent permitted by law.
B. Proposers submitting conforming Proposals may submit alternate Proposals to this RFP as complete separate Proposals if the alternate Proposals offer technical improvements or modifications that are to the overall benefit of LACMTA. An alternate Proposal must be equal to or better than the original requirements of the Contract Documents, as determined by LACMTA in its sole discretion. LACMTA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to accept or reject any alternate Proposal. An alternate Proposal will not be considered by LACMTA if it would reduce quality, performance or reliability. The decision to accept or reject an alternate Proposal shall not be grounds for protest by any Proposer. Oral or telephonic Proposals and/or modifications shall not be considered.
Any alternative Proposals accepted by LACMTA will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria in this RFP.
IP-09 SIGNING OF PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
A. An Authorized Representative with the full legal authority to commit the Proposer shall execute the Proposal Letter and all required Proposal forms and other solicitation documents.
B. If the Proposer is a joint venture or partnership, it shall submit with its Proposal a duly notarized Venturer or Partner-executed Irrevocable Power of Attorney that designates the Proposer's Authorized Representative and a copy of the properly executed Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement. The Proposer's Authorized Representative shall be empowered to execute the Proposal on behalf of the Proposer and to act for and bind the Proposer in all matters relating to the Proposal. 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 Proposer that are assumed under any contract arising from the Proposal. The Proposer's Authorized Representative shall execute the Proposal on behalf of the joint venture or partnership in its legal name.
C. Proposers shall submit sufficient documentation to (1) establish the legal authority of the identified Authorized Representative(s) to act on behalf of the Proposer, and (2) define the scope of the Authorized Representative's authority.
IP-10 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
A. LACMTA will accept Proposals submitted by the Proposer at the address and place shown in the LOI, up to the date and time shown therein.
B. It is the Proposer's sole responsibility to see that its Proposal is received as required. LACMTA may leave unopened any Proposal received after the date and time for receipt of Proposals. Any such unopened Proposal may be returned to the Proposer.
IP-11 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS
A. LACMTA will review and evaluate the Proposals in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria, Exhibit 3, and
FSP Light Duty Tow Service - General Purpose Lanes and ExpressLanes RFP No. FS135771 the requirements of the solicitation documents. Following the evaluation period, the Notice of Intent to Award will be sent to all proposers.
B. During the Proposal evaluation period, staff shall determine if Proposals are responsive and Proposers are responsible. Responsiveness is defined to mean the Proposal must comply in all material respects with the RFP, as determined by LACMTA. Responsibility is defined as the apparent ability of the Proposer to meet and successfully complete the requirements of the Contract. Responsibility determination includes, but is not limited to, consideration of a Proposer's trustworthiness, the quality of past performance, financial ability, and fitness and capacity to provide the proposed Services in a satisfactory manner. Proposers may be required by LACMTA to present further evidence that they have successfully performed similar services of comparable magnitude or provide other proof satisfactory to LACMTA that they are competent to successfully perform the Services.
C. A debriefing is available to Proposers after award. Proposers 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.
IP-12 WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTAL
The Proposer, by means of a written request signed by the Proposer's Authorized Representative, may withdraw a Proposal. Such written request shall be delivered to the Contract Administrator identified in the LOI prior to the award recommendation.
IP-13 LACMTA RIGHTS
LACMTA may investigate the qualifications and responsibility of any Proposer under consideration, inclusive of, but not limited to, the information provided in the Contractor Pre-Qualification Application, Proposal, or any other information available to LACMTA. LACMTA may require confirmation of information furnished by a Proposer, and require additional evidence of qualifications and responsibility to perform the Services described in this RFP.
LACMTA reserves the right to take any of the actions below:
A. Reject any or all of the Proposals, at its discretion;
B. Remedy errors in the RFP;
C. Cancel the entire RFP;
D. Issue subsequent RFP;
E. Amend the RFP before and after receipt of Proposals;
F. Exercise its sole discretion to determine matters of responsiveness and issues that may be cured or addressed through evaluation of the criteria and sub-criteria identified in the RFP, and request further or additional information from any or all Proposers;
G. Appoint evaluation committees to review Proposals;
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H. Seek the assistance of outside technical experts to review Proposals;
I. Request clarification from any or all Proposers of any information contained in Proposals;
J. Conduct discussions with any or all of the Proposers;
K. Approve or disapprove the use of particular subcontractors and suppliers;
L. Establish a list of Proposers within a competitive range for purposes of discussions or negotiations;
M. Solicit best and final offers (BAFO) from all or some of the Proposers;
N. Exercise its discretion in evaluating Proposals according to the Evaluation Criteria to determine the Proposal most advantageous to LACMTA;
O. Negotiate with any, all or none of the Proposers;
P. Award a contract to one or more Proposers;
Q. Accept other than the lowest priced Proposal;
R. Disqualify the Proposal(s) upon evidence of an organizational conflict of interest, false or misleading certifications or representations in its Proposal, or collusion with intent to defraud or other illegal practices on the part of the Proposer(s);
S. Waive any informalities or irregularities in any Proposal, to the extent permitted by law;
T. Award a contract without interviews, discussions or negotiations;
U. Require, as a condition to the award of any contract, security from Proposers 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 Proposer or otherwise;
V. Require, in its sole discretion, Proposers to provide current cost and pricing data;
W. Examine any books, records, accounts and other documents of any Proposer as it relates to the Proposal;
and
X. Accept, reject, or negotiate the terms of any alternate Proposal.
IP-14 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
A. Responses to this RFP are subject to the provisions of the California Public Records Act (California Code Government Code § 6250 et seq.).
B. Any documents, including financial records, provided by the Proposer/Contractor to LACMTA marked "Trade Secret," "Confidential," or "Proprietary" provided by the Proposer/Contractor to LACMTA shall be handled in accordance with the Section titled PUBLIC RECORDS ACT in the Regulatory Requirements.
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IP-15 DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSERS
A. Organizational conflict of interest restrictions apply to this RFP 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 Proposer's circumstances before receiving all the facts that would be included in a proposal;
2. Give legal advice; or
3. Make a business decision for a Proposer concerning participation in a procurement.
C. Proposers are prohibited from:
1. Directly or indirectly obtaining any advice or engaging in discussions relating to the Project or the RFP Process from or with; or
2. Including on its Proposer team, any person or entity with an organizational conflict of interest.
Proposers 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 RFP Process and when determining who to include within the Proposer team.
D. By submitting a Proposal, each Proposer agrees that if any perceived, potential, or actual organizational conflict of interest is discovered after the Proposer has submitted its Proposal, the Proposer 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 Proposer has taken, or proposes 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.
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IP-16 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).
IP-17 EVALUATION CRITERIA EXHIBIT
This solicitation incorporates the Evaluation Criteria document(s) as an exhibit. Please see Exhibit 3 for the full text of the Evaluation Criteria document(s).
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DEOD INSTRUCTIONS
DI-01 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/PROPOSERS
SECTION 100 - SBE/DVBE PROGRAM
100 LACMTA POLICY STATEMENT: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is the recipient of non-federal funds from state and local funding sources. It is LACMTA's policy to provide maximum opportunity for Small Business Enterprises(s) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise(s) to compete and to foster increased SBE/DVBE participation in its procurement and contracting program.
LACMTA shall take the following necessary and reasonable steps to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of non-federally funded contracts.
A. To take all reasonable steps to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of non-federally funded contracts.
B. Create a level playing field on which SBEs/DVBEs can compete fairly for LACMTA contracts.
C. Ensure that only firms that fully meet the eligibility requirements of LACMTA's or the Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART) SBE Program and the California Department of General Services (DGS) DVBE certification criteria are permitted to participate as SBE/DVBEs.
D. Assist in removing barriers to allow the participation of SBEs/DVBEs in LACMTA contracts.
E. Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the SBE/DVBE program.
101 INTERPRETATION: Any conflict, error, omission or ambiguity which may arise between these instructions, California law and LACMTA's SBE/DVBE Program shall be resolved first in favor of California law and second in favor of LACMTA's SBE/DVBE program. Failure of a Bidder/Proposer or 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.
102 SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT: Suspension or debarment proceedings shall be initiated by LACMTA against any firm that:
A. The contractor attempts to participate in the LACMTA SBE/DVBE Program as an SBE/DVBE prime or subcontractor if the firm does not meet the eligibility criteria stated in the Certification Standards for SBE/DVBE programs and if it attempts to participate on the basis of false, fraudulent or deceitful statements or representations or under circumstances indicating a serious lack of business integrity or honesty.
B. Attempts to participate in the LACMTA MSZ Program as an MSZ-I or MSZ-II if the firm does not meet the eligibility criteria stated in LACMTA's MSZ Program policy, and if it attempts to participate on the basis of false, fraudulent or deceitful statements or representations or under circumstances indicating a serious lack of business integrity or honesty.
C. In order to meet the SBE/DVBE subcontracting goals or other SBE/DVBE program requirements, the contractor, uses or attempts to use on the basis of false, fraudulent or deceitful statements or representations, another firm that does not meet the SBE/DVBE eligibility criteria stated in the certification standards.
In either case, LACMTA shall take action through the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD) and/or LACMTA's Office of Inspector General for further action and may refer the matter for prosecution under appropriate criminal statutes.
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103 SBE and DVBE CONTRACT GOALS:
SBE/DVBE goals are established based on the analysis of the scope of work, and the availability of SBE/DVBE 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 SBE/DVBE firms when opportunities are available during the performance of the contract. The successful Bidder/Proposer will be required to report SBE/DVBE participation throughout the period of performance.
104 RESPONSIVENESS TO SBE and DVBE CONTRACT GOALs:If SBE and DVBE contract goals are established for this contract, obtaining the contract goals is a matter of responsiveness. For a Bidder/Proposer to be considered responsive, it must document that it obtained enough SBE and DVBE participation to meet or exceed the goal at the time of Bid/Proposal due date. LACMTA will not round up the commitment percentage when determining the Bidder/Proposer's responsiveness to the SBE and DVBE goal(s). Bidders/Proposers that do not meet or exceed each goal will not be eligible for award.
Bidders/Proposers shall provide the following:
A. Names and addresses of SBE and DVBE firms that will participate in this contract.
B. Description of the work each SBE and DVBE will perform. To count toward meeting the SBE and DVBE goal, each SBE and DVBE firm(s) must be certified in a NAICS code applicable to the kind of work the firm would perform on the contract.
C. Dollar commitments of each SBE or DVBE firm(s) participating to meet the SBE or DVBE goal. Splitting SBE and DVBE dollar commitments between one firm that is performing the same and/or similar scope of work is not allowable. If a firm is certified as both an SBE and a DVBE, Bidders/Proposers must list the firm separately, with different and distinct scopes of work and dollar commitments, to meet each individual goal.
D. Written documentation of the Bidder's/Proposer's commitment to use an SBE or DVBE subcontractor(s) whose participation it submits to meet the SBE and DVBE contract goal(s).
E. Written confirmation from each listed SBE and DVBE that it is participating in the contract and the kind and amount of work as provided in the prime contractor's commitment.
105 SBE and DVBE COMMITMENT(S): After contract award, all SBE and DVBE commitment percentages made by Bidders/Proposers at the time of contract award, are monitored and enforced from contract inception through completion. Failure to meet the SBE and DVBE commitment may result in penalties and/or administrative sanctions. SBE and DVBE administrative requirements for this contract are provided in the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department Contract Compliance Manual (Non-Federal) incorporated as part of the conformed contract.
106 LACMTA OVERALL SBE and DVBE GOALS: LACMTA establishes an overall annual goal for SBE and DVBE participation. The overall SBE and DVBE goals apply to non-federally funded contracts that LACMTA expects to award for the fiscal year. LACMTA supports the use of race neutral measures to facilitate participation of SBE/DVBEs and other small businesses and encourages prime contractors to subcontract portions of their work that they might otherwise perform with their own workforce.
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