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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: SAFETY VESTS
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two-year, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract No. MA125897000 to Safety Vibe, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, to supply safety vests in the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount of $1,763,791.48, inclusive of sales tax; subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
This procurement is for the acquisition of reflective safety vests that are required to improve visibility and maintain the safety of Metro employees. Award of this contract will ensure an adequate inventory of reflective safety vests for bus and rail operators, maintenance employees, and administrative staff.
Background
BACKGROUND
Safety vests are crucial for Metro staff who are required to wear the proper PPE based on their work environment. Visibly identifying any employee working in safety-sensitive areas is key to their safety and well-being while performing their duties. Requirements to wear the safety vest are constant and are heavily relied upon by most of our Operations staff. Inventory levels must be kept up, and the safety vests must be available for the employees when they need to wear them. Employees' safety is paramount at Metro, and these safety vests are a big part of what keeps them safe.
Metro provides general duty and high-hazard style safety vests to protect and ensure the safety of bus/rail operators, maintenance employees, and administrative staff working in safety-sensitive areas to comply with department rules and procedures. In addition, personnel engaged in construction activities or accident investigations must also wear reflective safety vests. The Material Management department oversees the distribution of reflective safety vests to ensure availability and accountabil...
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