Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority Awards Equipment Contract to Hitachi Rail (November 2023)

The Board approved a single-source Contract No. OP116496 with Hitachi Rail for up to $29.3 million over 36 months to upgrade onboard train control systems on 70 A650 heavy rail vehicles, with an option to include 4 more cars. The project will align the fleet with forthcoming upgrades to Metro’s wayside signaling and communication systems, subject to any protest resolution.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $29,312,410

Contract type

EQUIPMENT

Contract term

36 months, plus option for additional 4 A650 HRVs

Renewal

Initial 36‑month contract term with an option to upgrade an additional 4 A650 HRVs; designated as a single-source procurement for system compatibility.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Metro Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority?

Hitachi Rail was awarded this equipment contract by Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority, as recorded on November 30, 2023. The contract value is Not to exceed $29,312,410.

How much is the Hitachi Rail contract with Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority worth?

The Hitachi Rail contract with Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority is valued at Not to exceed $29,312,410, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a minutes record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Metro Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 2023 (Minutes), dated November 30, 2023 from Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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