Purchase of One (1) Telescoping Articulating Utility Bucket Truck

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is requesting proposals for the purchase of one telescoping articulating utility bucket truck to support Rail Communications and Signals departments, with proposals due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 6, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Pre-qualification is required for all firms not exempted from the process if the bid exceeds $500,000 for non-construction contracts. There are no established SBE/DVBE contract goals for this solicitation, though proposers are encouraged to utilize SBE/DVBE firms when opportunities are available.

The vehicle must be a telescoping articulating aerial lift built on a Ford F-550 or approved equal chassis with minimum 18,000 lbs GVWR, gasoline engine of minimum 6.0 liters V-8, and hydraulic lift (Altec AT35-G, Versalift SST37-EIH, Dur-A-Lift DTAX-39, or approved equal) capable of reaching 35 feet minimum height with 27 feet minimum horizontal reach and 300 lbs minimum bucket capacity. The aluminum utility body must measure approximately 108 inches long by 94 inches wide by 40 inches high. The vehicle must include factory-standard accessories including AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, backup alarm, amber LED beacon, external backup camera, and fire extinguisher. All components must be original equipment manufacturer only; no rebuilt, remanufactured, or aftermarket components are acceptable unless specifically approved by LACMTA. The contractor must provide warranty of three years or 36,000 miles for general coverage, five years or 60,000 miles for powertrain, and one year for the boom lift and body, with $0.00 deductible including travel and labor through local Los Angeles-area dealers. Requested delivery is within 180 days of contract effective date. The contractor must deliver to 742 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90033, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., provide complete operator manuals and digital OEM documentation, and comply with all applicable Federal Railroad Administration, California Air Resources Board, EPA Tier 4, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

Evaluation will assess compliance with the Scope of Services (Exhibit A, dated July 6, 2026) and Technical Requirements (Exhibit A.1, Specification MA-24-22) on a yes-or-no basis. The contract is firm fixed price based on federal and local funding, subject to fiscal year funding availability. Payment terms are Net 30. Written questions are due October 13, 2026, with clarifications provided by October 20, 2026. The contract includes zero option periods and all services must be completed by May 31, 2027. Award will be made to the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous to LACMTA, with debriefing available within five days of Notice of Intent to Award. Proposers must submit technical proposals (limited to 20 pages excluding certifications and resumes), certification forms, price proposals, and required DEOD forms.