Metra's core mission centers on the operation, maintenance, and modernization of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Strategic priorities focus on ensuring the structural integrity and safety of rail systems through the procurement of specialized components like crossing base plates and guard restraining rail systems.
Metra is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 31 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
Metra's core mission centers on the operation, maintenance, and modernization of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Strategic priorities focus on ensuring the structural integrity and safety of rail systems through the procurement of specialized components like crossing base plates and guard res...
Metra's core mission centers on the operation, maintenance, and modernization of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Strategic priorities focus on ensuring the structural integrity and safety of rail systems through the procurement of specialized components like crossing base plates and guard restraining rail systems. The agency emphasizes regulatory compliance, specifically regarding Buy America certifications, environmental standards, and substance abuse program administration to maintain operational safety and legal adherence.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward technical services and industrial supplies. The agency frequently procures administrative and engineering consulting, specialized freight trucking for rail components, and industrial machinery repair. There is a significant emphasis on the manufacturing of railroad rolling stock and fabricated structural metals, alongside facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and landscaping services.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the administrative management, engineering, and specialty trade contracting NAICS categories. There is a documented preference for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE), indicating a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their vendor ecosystem.
Based in Illinois, the agency operates as a regional entity within the state's organizational structure. Its procurement activities utilize a mix of solicitations and subcontracts to manage large-scale infrastructure projects and technical support services.
Recent Metra Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Metra, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Metra and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Metra Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.