Award

PUBLIC WORKS PO-PW-26008076

Purchase of various RAF steel vault lids and safety ladders for Public Works Department of Los Angeles, CA

Recipient

VAULT ACCESS SOLUTIONS AND FABRICATION, INC.

Award Amount

$101,178.00

Ceiling

$101,178.00

Awarded

April 02, 2026

Identifier

PO-PW-26008076

The Public Works Department of Los Angeles, California (a municipality_department category) awarded a purchase order PO-PW-26008076 with a total amount of $101,178.00 to Vault Access Solutions and Fabrication, Inc. The order includes multiple specialized RAF steel vault lids (variants including RAF Vault Lid-1D and ZBar Vault Lid-1D) with aluminum diamond floor plates, safety features such as hinged torsion assist, bolt down security, stainless steel self-locking safety arms, powder coated frames with anti-skid gray tops, as well as VAS standard steel safety ladders with powder coated safety yellow non-slip rungs. The vault lids vary in dimensions and are intended for installation at multiple locations including 10th St West & J2 Meter Vault, Joshua School (East J8 Meter and 3rd St Meter), Linda Verde Elementary (5th S and Rodin Meter), El Dorado Park (5th St East), 170th St East & Ave N and P, Raquet Club, Arbor Court, DD's Discount (2038 W Ave J), Leisure, and Sunnydale Elementary (12th St West). The purchase also includes freight charges for delivery to Lancaster, CA. The vendor contact is Rick VanMeter reachable at (775) 240-8006 and email DAGNEWDPA@VASSAFETY.COM. The purchase order includes a unique requirement that if the bid amount exceeds the estimated cost by 10%, the procurement unit at (626)-458-7354 must be notified prior to award. All vault lids are marked with "LACWW" on the frames.

Description

QUOTE # 2122 RAF VAULT LID-1D (10TH ST WEST & J2 METER VAULT) RAF STEEL 6 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 51-3/4" X 75-3/4", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, (2) RECESSED PROBE HOLES 1/2" DEEP, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; VAS-SL36UPA VAS STANDARD STEEL LADDER 18"W X 36" H, NON SLIP RUNGS POWDER COATED SAFETY YELLOW, NO SUP; RAF VAULT LID-1D (JOSHUA SCHOOL, EAST J8, METER) RAF STEEL 6 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 52-3/4" X 78", 4 X 6 X 3/8" ON THE LONG SIDES, H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, 1/4" THK X 3/8" TALL SPACER UNDER FLANGE PLACED 1-1/4" IN FROM OUTSIDE EDGE, (4) ANCHOR STRAPS, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; ZBAR VAULT LID-1D (JOSHUA SCHOOL, 3RD ST, METER) 47" X 29" CLEAR OPENING SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, H-20, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, SS SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS AND Z-BAR STYLE FRAME WITH 1" SPACER UNDER FRAME, INTERIOR LEVELING BOLTS, 6" SKIRT W HOLES TO ANCHOR, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR WITH DOOR MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID (LINDA VERDE ELEM., 5TH S) RAF STEEL 4 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 39-3/4" X 64", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, (4) ANCHOR STRAPS, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, BEVEL EDGES, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID-1D (LINDA VERDE ELEM., RODIN METE) RAF STEEL 6 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 51-1/2" X 64", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, 1/8" THK X 8" WIDE SKIRT ON ALL 4 SIDES, EACH SIDE TO HAVE (3) 5/8" ANCHOR HOLES, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID-1D (EL DORADO PARK, 5TH ST, EAST) RAF STEEL 4 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 51-1/4" X 63-3/4", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, (4) ANCHOR STRAPS, BEVEL EDGES, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID-1D (170TH ST EAST & AVE N) RAF STEEL 6 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 59" X 70", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, RECESSED LOCK HASP W/ STAINLESS STEEL DOOR, (1) STAINLESS STEEL READER DOOR, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID-1D (170TH ST EAST & AVE P) RAF STEEL 4 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 51-1/2" X 64", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, RECESSED LOCK HASP W STAINLESS STEEL DOOR, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, (1) STAINLESS STEEL READER DOOR, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; ZBAR VAULT LID-1D (44045 15TH ST W, RAQUET CLUB) 47" X 47" CLEAR OPENING SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, H-20, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, REMOVABLE BEAM, LOCK HASP, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, SS SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS AND Z-BAR STYLE FRAME, INTERIOR LEVELING BOLTS, 6" SKIRT W HOLES TO ANCHOR, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR SURFACE ONLY WITH DOOR MARKED "LACWW"; ZBAR VAULT LID-1D (44916 10TH ST W, ARBOR COURT) 48" X 60" CLEAR OPENING SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, H-20, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, SS SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, REMOVABLE BEAM, Z-BAR STYLE FRAME W INTERIOR LEVELING BOLTS, (4) NELSON STUDS, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH DOOR MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID-1D (2038 W AVE J, DD'S DISCOUNT) RAF STEEL 4 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 52-3/4" X 52-3/4", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, RECESSED LOCK HASP W STAINLESS STEEL DOOR, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, ANCHOR STRAPS, BEVEL EDGES, NOTCH FRAME ON ONE SIDE, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; RAF VAULT LID-1D (#39 44523 15TH ST W, LEISURE) RAF STEEL 6 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 56" X 56", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, (1) RECESSED PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, BEVELED EDGES, (1) CONTINUOUS FORMED ANGLE SPACER UNDER FLANGE 3-1/8" X 4" WIDE X 3/16" THK, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW"; FREIGHT CHARGE FREIGHT TO LANCASTER, CA; RAF VAULT LID-1D (SUNNYDALE ELEM., 12TH ST WEST) RAF STEEL 4 X 6 X 3/8" OD OF FLANGE 52" X 64", H-20, SINGLE DOOR ALUMINUM DIAMOND FLOOR PLATE VAULT LID, HINGED, TORSION ASSIST, BOLT DOWN SECURITY, STAINLESS STEEL SELF LOCKING SAFETY ARMS, ANCHOR STRAPS, (4) FRAME LIFTING NUTS, (1) PROBE HOLE 1/2" DEEP AND PLUGGED, POWDER COATED FRAME AND UNDERSIDE OF DOOR GR21 GRAY WITH ANTI-SKID GRAY TOP DOOR AND FRAME SURFACE ONLY WITH FRAME MARKED "LACWW" NOTICE TO BUYER: PRIOR TO AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER, IF BID AMOUNT EXCEEDS ESTIMATED COST BY 10% NOTIFY PROCURMENT UNIT AT (626)-458-7354. REFERENCE VENDOR: VAULT ACCESS SOLUTIONS AND FABRICATION, INC 6580 SOUTH MCCARRAN BLVD, STE D-2 RENO, NV 89509 CONTACT: RICK VANMETER TEL: (775) 240-8006 EMAIL: DAGNEWDPA@VASSAFETY.COM PRIOR REQ: 937169 PRIOR P.O.: PO-PW-24007551 REQ: 637130 FUND: B04 UNIT: 48814 OBJECT: 2668