About this Event
MetroConnect Presents: Meet the Buyers
Meet the Buyers is a MetroConnect event presented by the Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD) where small business owners have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with Metro buyers regarding upcoming procurement opportunities and small business participation.
The event is designed to foster meaningful conversations between Metro staff and the small business community, providing attendees with insight into Metro’s purchasing needs, procurement processes, and available resources. Businesses can introduce their firms, ask questions, build relationships, and learn how to better position themselves for future contracting opportunities.
Event Objectives
- Connect small businesses directly with Metro buyers.
- Increase awareness of upcoming procurement opportunities.
- Encourage small business participation in Metro contracting.
- Promote relationship building between Metro and the small business community.
- Introduce attendees to MetroConnect resources and DEOD programs that support business success.
Connect. Learn. Compete. Grow.
Meet directly with Metro buyers and contract administrators to explore opportunities to provide the products, parts, supplies, and services Metro needs across its rail, bus, and other operations. Review the categories and NAICS codes below to see where your business may align with Metro’s purchasing needs.
NON-REVENUE VEHICLES – 811111
FURNITURE – 238390, 321912, 327390,337127,337214
TECHNICAL STUDIES - 54133, 561110, 561210
• Professional
• Scientific
• Technical Services
WRECKER/TOWING SERVICES - 488410
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 54133
LANDSCAPING-561730
• TRASH & OVERGROWN VEGETATION REMOVAL SERVICES
GLASS -SERVICES - 238150,238150,335932
• INSTALLATION
• GLAZING MAINTENANCE
• PANEL PROTECTION SERVICES
POWER SWEEPING SERVICES - 561790
HVAC DUCT CLEANING SERVICES - 238220
REPAIR SERVICES /HEAVY EQUIPMENT– 488190/811111/611692/611519
• OVERHEAD CRANE MAINTENANCE
• RIGGING SERVICES
RAIL- 532411, 561720, 482111, 488210
RAIL VEHICLE ACQUISITION - 336510
RAIL MATERIAL/SUPPLIES/CONSUMABLES – 336510
· RAIL CAR PARTS
· RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
· COMPONENT OVERHAUL
· MAINTENANCE OF WAY PARTS
RAIL VEHICLE ACQUISITION - 336510
RAIL MATERIAL/SUPPLIES/CONSUMABLES – 336510
BUS-336510
· BUS VEHICLE ACQUISITION
· BUS PARTS
· BUS MAINTENANCE OF WAY PARTS
Event venue & nearby stays
LA Metro Headquarters, 1 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, United States