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DBE Subcontracting Opportunity – Welding or Fabrication Services

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State & Local

Response Deadline08/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Metra has opened a subcontracting opportunity for welding, fabrication, or inspection services specifically reserved for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as part of its compliance with federal DBE participation requirements under 49 CFR Part 26. This subcontract is intended to support the prime contractor’s obligations to involve certified DBEs in project work, with the NAICS code 332312 indicating the focus on fabricated metal product manufacturing, including structural metal fabrication and welding services. The opportunity is available for businesses that meet DBE certification standards and are positioned to deliver qualified services in support of transportation infrastructure projects managed by Metra in Illinois. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 20, 2026, and the work is expected to be performed within the state of Illinois, though the exact location is not specified. The opportunity is posted on Metra’s BonfireHub portal and does not carry a solicitation number, indicating it is part of a broader, ongoing DBE outreach initiative rather than a formally bid contract. Interested DBEs are encouraged to review the requirements on the provided link and ensure full compliance with federal certification and performance expectations.

General Info

Metra seeks DBE-certified firms for welding, fabrication, or inspection services in Illinois by August 20, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 20

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08/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 22 days

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Subcontracted welding, fabrication, or inspection work awarded to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises under the prime contractor’s DBE participation plan per 49 CFR Part 26.

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