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Article: United States: Los Angeles takes up AnsaldoBreda LRV option.
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- TendersInfo
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- September 29, 2009
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Los Angeles MTA has exercised an option with AnsaldoBreda for 100 additional light rail vehicles, as part of a deal that requires the Italian company to build a manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.
The board voted 8-3 in favour of order, accepting AnsaldoBreda's offer of a $300m performance bond and a $75m irrevocable letter of credit.
MTA staff, including the present and former CEO, had repeatedly recommended that competitive bids should be called for the new cars, citing experience with the original order for 50 LRVs, on which the option is based. Delivery of the P2550 cars is running three years late, whilst the vehicles are heavier than specified ...