LA Metro operates rail and bus transit for the nation's second-largest metro area, with a $120B capital program accelerated by the 2028 Olympics. It is the largest transit capital program in the United States, creating massive construction, engineering, and IT contracting opportunities.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win LA Metro contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register in the LA Metro vendor portal at metro.net/business
Get LA Metro DBE or SBE certification for contract set-aside preferences
Contact the LA Metro Office of Civil Rights for DBE and SBE outreach
Monitor LA Metro solicitations at metro.net/business/procurement for active RFPs
Attend LA Metro industry days for Olympic and capital program briefings
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
LA Metro vendor portal + DBE/SBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority awards 35% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority spends approximately $4B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $8B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every LA Metro solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.