What does Los Angeles Metro do?

Los Angeles Metro is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and operating integrated public transportation systems across the Los Angeles region, with a primary focus on maintaining and expanding rail, bus, and transit infrastructure. Its core mission centers on enhancing mobility, reliability, and safety through the procurement of specialized mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components critical to transit vehicle systems, guideway operations, and facility maintenance. Strategic priorities include modernizing aging fleets, upgrading electrical and control systems, and ensuring seamless integration of HVAC, signaling, and power distribution technologies across its network. Key programs emphasize fleet electrification, signal modernization, and infrastructure resilience, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical components that support continuous service delivery. The agency procures a wide array of industrial and engineered products, predominantly electrical apparatus, fabricated metal components, and specialized vehicle parts, reflecting its operational dependence on durable, high-performance hardware. Contracts frequently involve direct solicitations for custom-engineered parts, including articulated joints, high-voltage insulation, control potentiometers, and fuel filtration systems, often sourced through competitive bidding without set-asides. Procurement structures favor direct awards to manufacturers and specialized wholesalers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for transit environments. Primary procurement targets include electrical and wiring supplies, miscellaneous fabricated metal products, motor vehicle parts, and plumbing and HVAC contracting services, indicating deep integration with industrial supply chains supporting transit vehicle assembly and maintenance. The agency consistently engages with manufacturers of precision components and industrial valves, suggesting a preference for suppliers with proven capability in high-reliability, low-tolerance environments. No set-aside preferences are indicated, with contracts awarded based on technical compliance and performance history. Los Angeles Metro operates under the California Department of Transportation, serving the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with a decentralized operational structure. It utilizes a mix of direct procurements, blanket purchase agreements, and competitive solicitations to acquire mission-critical infrastructure components, prioritizing technical specificity over volume-based contracting.

How do I find contracts from Los Angeles Metro?

You can find contracts from Los Angeles Metro on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Los Angeles Metro award?

Los Angeles Metro awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Los Angeles Metro?

To do business with Los Angeles Metro, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Los Angeles Metro?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Los Angeles Metro in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Los Angeles Metro use?

Los Angeles Metro uses 1 different set-aside program, including Small Business Prime (Set Aside). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

Where is Los Angeles Metro located?

Los Angeles Metro is located in CA. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Los Angeles Metro

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Los Angeles Metro is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and operating integrated public transportation systems across the Los Angeles region, with a primary focus on maintaining and expanding rail, bus, and transit infrastructure. Its core mission centers on enhancing mobility, reliability, and safety through the procurement of specialized mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components critical to transit vehicle systems, guideway operations, and facility maintenance.

Los Angeles Metro

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Recent Los Angeles Metro Contracts

Element - Fuel Filter, Cng, Large 50-Oz. Filter Bowl

Guideway - Line Carrier, Articulated Joint, Lh

Elbow - 45 Deg., Silicone, 2" Id, Trans Cooler

Tubing - Heat-Shrink, 2" Id, 75 Ft Roll, 30Kv Insulation, High Voltage Cable Ins

Harness - Hvac,

Potentiometer - Rotary, Mod 30, Horizontal

Lubricant - Sullube 32, 5 Gallons, Air Compressor

Insert - Floor, Folding Bellows, Articulated Joint, Complete

Potentiometer - Rotary, Mod 30, Vertical

Contactor - 25 Amp

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Leadership and vacancies

Recent Los Angeles Metro Contracts

Element - Fuel Filter, Cng, Large 50-Oz. Filter Bowl

Guideway - Line Carrier, Articulated Joint, Lh

Elbow - 45 Deg., Silicone, 2" Id, Trans Cooler

Tubing - Heat-Shrink, 2" Id, 75 Ft Roll, 30Kv Insulation, High Voltage Cable Ins

Harness - Hvac,

Potentiometer - Rotary, Mod 30, Horizontal

Lubricant - Sullube 32, 5 Gallons, Air Compressor

Insert - Floor, Folding Bellows, Articulated Joint, Complete

Potentiometer - Rotary, Mod 30, Vertical

Contactor - 25 Amp

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Los Angeles Metro do?

What contracts does Los Angeles Metro award?

How do I do business with Los Angeles Metro?

Who are the top contractors for Los Angeles Metro?

What set-aside programs does Los Angeles Metro use?

Where is Los Angeles Metro located?