Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Engineering Tools and Equipment

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is requesting quotes for Overhead Catenary System engineering tools and equipment under RFQ DR145235, with quotes due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. This solicitation is restricted to METRO Certified Local Micro Small Business Enterprises (LMCSBE) only — a hard eligibility gate that precludes participation by all other vendors.

The scope comprises seven categories of specialized OCS equipment: two laser height and stagger gauges (Abtus Limited or approved equal), four digital calipers (ULine or approved equal), two high-resolution digital cameras (Canon, Nikon, or approved equal), two binoculars (Qinux Binfar or approved equal), ten hard hat headlamps (ULine or approved equal), three hi-lumen flashlights (ULine or approved equal), and two measuring wheels (ULine or approved equal). Contractors provide procurement only; Metro handles receipt, inspection, and acceptance. All equipment must be new, unused, and free from defects, delivered to the Metro L64 Facility at 590 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, within 24 weeks of award and Notice to Proceed.

Award will be made on best value to Metro, evaluated on price, lead time, and past performance. All quotes must include complete work, applicable taxes (10.25% California sales tax), and freight costs. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance complying with California statutory requirements, with LACMTA named as additional insured. All equipment carries the manufacturer's standard warranty, with warranty documentation and ownership rights assigned to LACMTA. Questions and requests for approved equals are due at least three business days before the October 19 close date. Quotes must be submitted via email to sierraj3@metro.net with all pricing on the Schedule of Quantities and Prices form; blank unit or total prices may render the bid non-responsive.