City of Los Angeles Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive Project RFP - 2026
The Port of Los AngelesPublic Authority · San Pedro, CA- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tanisha Herr
The 30-second brief
Procurement of zero-emission battery-electric Class 8 drayage trucks and incentive funding administered by the Port of Los Angeles. The project requires eligible Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs) registered in the Port Drayage Truck Registry (PDTR) to purchase and place a minimum of 10 battery-electric drayage trucks into service, achieving at least 100 annual truck trips per vehicle at Port of Los Angeles terminals for three years. Funding covers up to $300,000 or 80% of the total vehicle price, subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance requiring 55% domestic sourced components and full domestic assembly. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, and must include a BABA self-certification letter and compliance with Clean Truck Fund and labor peace agreement standards.
Class 8 battery-electric drayage trucks, Minimum 10 trucks per proposal, 100 annual truck trips per vehicle for 3 years
Small Licensed Motor Carrier bonus points for fleets of 20 or fewer trucks, bonus points for scrappage of existing combustion engine Class 8 trucks
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Summary
Procurement of zero-emission battery-electric Class 8 drayage trucks and incentive funding administered by the Port of Los Angeles.
The project requires eligible Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs) registered in the Port Drayage Truck Registry (PDTR) to purchase and place a minimum of 10 battery-electric drayage trucks into service, achieving at least 100 annual truck trips per vehicle at Port of Los Angeles terminals for three years. Funding covers up to $300,000 or 80% of the total vehicle price, subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance requiring 55% domestic sourced components and full domestic assembly. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, and must include a BABA self-certification letter and compliance with Clean Truck Fund and labor peace agreement standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Small Licensed Motor Carrier bonus points for fleets of 20 or fewer trucks, bonus points for scrappage of existing combustion engine Class 8 trucks
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Class 8 battery-electric drayage trucks
- Minimum 10 trucks per proposal
- 100 annual truck trips per vehicle for 3 years
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- BABA Self-Certification Letter
- BABA compliance documentation
- Labor peace agreement or non-employee driver letter
- SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier
- Submit to
- Email Tanisha Herr at [email protected]
- Scope location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Reported agency
- City of Los Angeles
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from The Port of Los Angeles?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Email Tanisha Herr at [email protected]. For questions, contact Tanisha Herr.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including The Port of Los Angeles in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tanisha Herr. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Class 8 battery-electric drayage trucks, Minimum 10 trucks per proposal, 100 annual truck trips per vehicle for 3 years. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Small Licensed Motor Carrier bonus points for fleets of 20 or fewer trucks, bonus points for scrappage of existing combustion engine Class 8 trucks" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from The Port of Los Angeles?
All active and historical solicitations from The Port of Los Angeles are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, The Port of Los Angeles regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: BABA Self-Certification Letter, BABA compliance documentation, labor peace agreement or non-employee driver letter, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier. Review the full document from The Port of Los Angeles for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Los Angeles, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.