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Bonding and Financial Assurance Services

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Response Deadline08/13/2026, 08:30:00 PM UTC

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Transit Chicago is seeking qualified providers to supply performance and payment bonds for Tier I contractors working on projects valued up to $15 million and Tier II contractors on projects up to $5 million. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 524126, which pertains to surety bonding services, and is aimed at ensuring financial assurance for construction and infrastructure initiatives under the CTA umbrella. Bidders must respond by the deadline of August 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM, with the opportunity posted on June 29, 2026, and is accessible through the specified online platform. While the location of performance is unspecified, the services are expected to support projects within Illinois. The solicitation does not indicate a set-aside designation or point of contact, and interested parties should review the full details via the provided link to ensure compliance with bonding standards, surety qualifications, and contractual obligations tied to CTA project delivery.

General Info

Transit Chicago seeks surety bonding providers for Tier I and II contractor projects up to $15 million, due August 13, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → Transit ChicagoView Agency

NAICS

524126 - Direct Property and Casualty Insurance CarriersView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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NONE

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PostedJun 29

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Response DeadlineAug 13

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08/13/2026, 08:30:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyIllinois → Transit Chicago

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Provision of performance and payment bonds for Tier I ($15M) and Tier II ($5M) contractors on CTA projects.

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