Vendor Notices

Procurement Department Reception Desk Relocation

Effective February 19, 2011, the Procurement Department Reception Desk will be relocated from the 12th floor to the 9th floor.

All visitors please check in on the 9th floor.

• Pick-up Plans & Specifications
• Submittal of Bids/RFPs
• Visitor Check-in

Hours of operation: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Payments

Metro has implemented a change in the Payment Terms, specifically the application of cash discounts. Following is the revised Payment Terms as designated in the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions:

Payments - Metro will pay Seller for the items at the Order prices upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers. Seller shall provide a separate invoice for each shipment unless otherwise specified in the Order. No invoice shall be issued prior to shipment of the items. Payment due date, including discount period, will be computed from date of receipt of items or date of receipt of correct invoice by the Metro's Accounts Payable Department (whichever is later). Discounts will be taken on the full amount of the invoice, unless freight or other charges are itemized.

Electronic Funds Transfer

Effective January 1, 2009, Metro initiated payment of invoices via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) which guarantees faster payments, is more secure and a more efficient way to make payments. If you are awarded a contract/PO by Metro, you will be required to sign up for EFT payments unless you request a waiver in writing. 

W-9 Forms

All vendors awarded a Purchase Order or Contract must have a W-9 on file with us. Access to the W-9 form is on our website, http://www.metro.net/images/fw9.pdf. Completed forms must be submitted to Accounts Payable, AccountsPayable@metro.net prior to Metro’s receipt of your first invoice. , PO Box 512296, Los Angeles CA 90051-0296.