Electric Flash-Butt Welding Services

The Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, doing business as Metra, is soliciting bids under IFB No. 211827 for electric flash-butt welding services. This three-year contract, with a not-to-exceed value of 1,050,000.00 USD, requires a qualified contractor to provide as-needed welding services, including roller line, crop and weld, turnout, and repair welding, across the six-county Chicagoland area. The scope covers both mainline and yard tracks, specifically involving 115RE and 136RE carbon, intermediate, and head-hardened 80-foot blank ends. All work must adhere to the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering Volume 1, Chapter 4 Part 3, and include magnetic particle and visual inspections per weld. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price, including base and option requirements. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. LPT via Metra's procurement portal. Mandatory submission documents include a signed contract signature page, notarized non-collusion affidavits, certifications regarding debarment, suspension, and lobbying, and a drug-free workplace certification. Key contractual terms include a minimum two-year warranty against defects, F.O.B. Destination shipping, and compliance with Davis-Bacon labor standards for construction exceeding 2,000.00 USD. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for this solicitation.