HI-RAIL MAINTENANCE VEHICLE (1). Pre-Bid Notice. Amendment #1 and 2, Clarification #1. Updated: 07/31/2026

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. OP141742 on May 19, 2026, for the procurement of one new hi-rail maintenance vehicle to replace aging equipment in Metro's rail operations fleet. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a complete, new hi-rail maintenance vehicle of the latest factory model year, fully operational and ready for use upon delivery in compliance with LACMTA Technical Specification MA-24-45 and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Air Resources Board (ARB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4, and mining standards. The vehicle must be delivered to LACMTA's Division 10 - Non-Revenue Maintenance Operation facility at 742 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California 90033, within 280 days from contract award, with delivery available Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and vendors must provide notification two working days prior to delivery. All components must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items; no rebuilt, remanufactured, or aftermarket components are acceptable unless specifically referenced in specifications or pre-approved by LACMTA. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically via email to bids@metro.net no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. that same day; a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due by June 22, 2026, with clarifications provided by July 6, 2026, and all work must be completed no later than Friday, October 16, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 30.

This procurement is subject to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program participation requirements administered by LACMTA's Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD), with contractors required to ensure SBE/DVBE firms perform a Commercially Useful Function by performing at least 30 percent of listed work with their own workforce; credit calculations vary by firm type, with manufacturers receiving 100 percent credit, regular dealers receiving 60 percent, and distributors receiving 40 percent of material costs. Pre-qualification is required for all firms unless exempted, with applications due by the bid due date of July 13, 2026. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, adhere to 49 CFR Part 655 regarding alcohol and drug-free workplace standards, and submit comprehensive documentation including ethics declarations, general certifications, noncollusion affidavits, current and completed contract lists, and evidence of organizational qualifications and past performance capability. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms acting as prime contractors receive 15-day payment terms, while standard payment within thirty days applies to other contractors. One certified SBE firm is identified on the approved subcontractor and suppliers list: Elite Auto Network Corp, located at 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 215, Beverly Hills, California 90211, specializing in auto brokerage and fleet management services. The procurement is funded entirely with state and local funds and is subject to fiscal year funding availability; no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.