B26OP00554 Invitation for Bids (IFB) Non-Negotiable - Cummins Diesel Engine Non-Warranty Contingent Repairs For A Period Of Thirty-Six (36) Months

The Chicago Transit Authority is soliciting non-warranty contingent repairs for Cummins diesel engines under Solicitation B26OP00554, with a contract duration of thirty-six months. The procurement is open to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and requires strict adherence to 49 CFR Part 26, including demonstration of a commercially useful function, valid DBE certification, and submission of supporting documentation such as joint venture agreements, ownership interests, and financial contribution details. All work must be performed using OEM Cummins packaging and components, with deliveries made F.O.B. destination to the CTA’s primary facility at 567 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL, or to any of eight designated garage locations. Contractors must maintain an inventory of required parts in the continental U.S. for at least three years post-award and integrate with CTA’s Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) to log all repairs, providing monthly exportable reports. Pricing must include anticipated tariffs, and the contract price may be adjusted post-award for tariff changes. Offerors must submit a complete electronic bid package via the Bonfire portal by 2:00 P.M. CST on August 10, 2026, with no paper submissions accepted. Bids must be signed by authorized corporate officers, with a certified resolution provided if a non-officer signs, and bidders must affirm under oath there has been no bid collusion or deception. The contract does not guarantee exclusivity, allowing CTA to source services competitively. Invoicing is to be submitted electronically to the CTA Accounts Payable Department, with payment preferred via EFT, and contractors must notify the Authority when 90% of expenditure authorization has been utilized. Failure to comply with representation and certification requirements, including timely disclosure of debarments, tax delinquencies, or false certifications, may result in contract termination, prosecution, or debarment.