How to bid on head-hardened rail for LA Metro

What LA Metro is buying

LA Metro is seeking bids for 115-pound head-hardened rail in 80-foot sections under solicitation DR143862. It is an invitation for bids (IFB) listed in the equipment category.

The solicitation lists NAICS codes 332312 and 423860. A vendor that supplies this rail or works in a relevant listed industry may want to review the package.

Key dates and the deadline

The IFB was issued September 29, 2026. Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit your bid as the solicitation package directs, before the stated deadline. Check the package and any amendments for the applicable submission instructions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms that supply rail or otherwise work in the categories represented by NAICS codes 332312 and 423860. Review the solicitation package to determine whether your products and capabilities fit LA Metro’s requirements.

How to find the solicitation package

Open LA Metro’s Vendor Portal Open Solicitations board. It is public to browse without an account. Find solicitation DR143862 and open its posting to see the full description, NAICS codes, and the contract administrator’s phone and email.

Use the posting’s “Download Solicitation” button to get the package; an account is not needed to download it. Submit your bid exactly as the package directs. LA Metro asks vendors to register for a free Vendor ID through the same portal to do business with it and receive amendment notifications.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full package carefully before preparing your response. Make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission step, and leave time to verify that your bid is complete.

Check the Vendor Portal posting for amendments as you prepare your bid. If the package or an amendment is unclear, use the contract administrator’s contact details shown on the posting to ask for clarification.