Stake Bed Trucks with Pressure Washers (6 units). Amendment 1 and 2 added. Q&A 1 added. Updated 7/24/26

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is requesting bids on six stake bed trucks equipped with pressure washers under IFB DR141664, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and questions due July 31, 2026 per Amendment No. 1 (updated July 23, 2026). No specific SBE/DVBE subcontracting goal has been established; however, bidders are encouraged to afford maximum opportunities to certified SBE/DVBE firms when subcontracting opportunities exist.

Each truck shall be a new FORD F-550 or approved equal with gasoline engine, automatic transmission, and California emissions compliance, paired with a 12-foot by 8-foot aluminum stake bed and an integrated pressure washer system rated at minimum 6.3 gpm at 3,000 psi with water recovery capability. All equipment must be the latest factory model year at time of award with no rebuilt or remanufactured components, comply with California Air Quality Management District rules 219 and 222, California Air Resources Board standards, EPA Tier 4 emissions, FRA requirements, and UL 1776 pressure washer certification. The pressure washer heater must be rated at maximum 550,000 BTU heat input capacity per AQMD rules. Delivery must occur within 180 days of contract effective date (May 27, 2026) to LACMTA Division 10 at 742 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California 90033, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Pre-delivery inspection and factory acceptance are required; LACMTA will conduct post-delivery inspections for operational status and specification compliance. The contractor must handle all DMV documentation and submit instruction manuals, maintenance documentation, and electrical schematics at pre-delivery inspection or via due bill. Warranty periods range from one to six years depending on component. Payment terms are Net 30, with separate invoices required per vehicle including VIN or serial number. California sales tax at 9.75% and a California tire fee of $1.75 per tire apply. Bidders must submit firm unit prices covering all labor, overhead, profit, taxes, tariffs, insurance, freight, and all subcontractor and supplier costs. Pre-qualification is required if bid exceeds $500,000. Bid security of at least 10% of total bid price is required and must remain firm for 90 days. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder on a firm fixed-price basis. Virtual bid opening occurs August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via email submission to bids@metro.net.