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1 l p!l,%l / he way tt> rpidly fly sr' 4 / //?j&(-w&0.l? E:bf?. C-?;i(-el9cl. I'i'i.?'r;c.'!j ('?a(ia '.!'3'i Q!' - Jjl'l??"-l') i" v?#?. -3 '. +?34'J-(3,Z X 4 Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) No Cab and Trailer Car Fixed Seats Dear Sir/Madam: This is being issued to provide Metra's response to questions submitted to date for Metra's Request for Proposal No , Cab and Trailer Car Fixed Seats, to revise the table of contents and Exhibit 1-H-1 -K omitted page and to attach Exhibit l -G, which was inadvertently omitted from the solicitation package. This shall become part of the RFP and be incorporated into your proposal submittal. All addenda are to be acknowledged on page 24 of the Professional Services Agreement. Failure to aclaiowledge addenda may at Metra's option disqualify the Proposal. Should you require any additional information, please contact Alexis Karas, Acting Department Head, Professional Services Procurement at or akaras@metrarr.com. Question 1: In the latest Metra Annual Procurement Plan, the Fixed Seating - Passenger Cars project has been estimated with a total budget amount of $18 million. How much of this atnount has been committed to this project? Metra Response: Sufficient funding is committed to purchase the minimum amount specified in this Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery contract. Question 2: Is Metra contemplating any replacement seats for the rail cars that doesn't have a bathroom? If so, what is your plan? Metra Response: Section 1 of Exhibit l-d, Metra Specification M states the requirement is to replace seats in Metra Gallery & Highliner cars. Please refer to the installation layout drawings attached in Appendix A for bidding purposes. Question 3 : In Appendix A, page 4, the design of the seat appears to be the airline style. Is this the general look Metra is looking for, or is this page added to show the where and how the seats are to be installed? Metra Response: The detail on page 4, Appendix A is seating general arrangement for installation only. Seat manufacturer shall propose the design for Metra's review and approval. Question 4: Should the seats be able to change the facing direction (i.e., be able to rotate or have the seatback moved so that the passenger can always face forward)? Metra Response: No, the requirement is for?fixed Seats" only. l

2 Question s: Page 7 of 10 Section 7.3 Firrn's Experience and Capabilities Section 7.3.l. states?provide a list of Contractor's key staff to be assigned to this project along with their respective experience ("Key Personnel?). Key Personnel should include project manager, engineering manager, quality/field service manager/engineer, personnel performing the training and the project manager for training. Key Personnel will be subject to the restrictions in Metra Specification M Include an organization chart and resumes. Key Personnel shall have a minimiun of five (5) years' experience each with the design and production of passenger seats in mass transit applications.? For clarification will you accept key staff as key vendors? And will you accept?mass transit application? as including bus seating and other transit vehicles? Metra Response: Key staff may be personnel of the proposer's firm or a sub-contractor. The key is to detail experience of the personnel to be assigned to the project regardless of employer, and also to provide an organization chart so the responsibilities of each firm and key team member are clear. Yes,?mass transit application" shall be in accordance with the APTA definition of?public transportation? which states?transportation by bus, rail, or other conveyance, either publicly or privately owned, which provides to the public general or special service on a regular and continuing basis. Also known as 'mass transportation," mass transit' and 'transit."' Sincerely,,i Alexis Karas Acting Department Head Professional Services Procurement Attachment 2

3 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO CAB AND TRAILER FIXED SEATS EXHIBIT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit 1-A Exhibit 1-B Exhibit 1-C Exhibit 1-D Exhibit 1-E Exhibit 1-F Exhibit 1-G Exhibit 1-H-1-K Exhibit 1-L Scope of Work & Appendix A Affidavits/Certifications for Contractors Price Proposal Metra Specification M Civil Rights Requirements DOT/FTA/IDOT/RTA General Conditions Buy America Certification Omitted by Metra DBE Goal

4 EXHIBIT 1-H 1-K

5 EXHIBIT 1-G ROLLING STOCK (FOR ROLLING STOCK INCLUDING TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS, ROLLING STOCK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND TRACTION POWER EQUIPMENT) BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE Section 165 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 as amended, (P.L ) and the implementing regulations published at 49 CFR, Part 661, require that steel and manufactured products used in FTA funded projects be produced in the United States. That Act and the regulations also provide for exceptions if certain requirements are met. Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C (j)(2)(c) The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C (j)(2) and (C) and the regulations in 49 CFR Part Date Signature Company Name Title OR Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C (j)(2)(c) The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C (j) (2)(C) and 49 C.F.R , but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C (j)(2)(a), 5323 (j)(2)(b), or 5323 (j)(2)(d), and 49 C.F.R Date Signature Company Name Title Note: The U.S./Canadian Free Trade Agreement does not supersede the Buy American Requirement. Bidders must sign that either they will comply or, cannot comply with the Buy America Certificate. If bidder signs both compliance and non-compliance to the Buy America Certificate bidder will be deemed non-responsive. Revised 11/06