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Fixed Seats - Rebid

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IFB No. 205670AState & Local

Submission Closed07/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Invitation for Bid No. 205670A is a solicitation issued by the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, known as Metra, for the procurement of fixed seats for passenger cars. The resulting contract will span a three-year period with a maximum total value of 29,000,000.00 USD. The scope includes the delivery of various seat configurations and related components on an F.O.B. Destination basis to Metra's Chicago facility. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lot basis, provided they bid all items and adhere to all submission requirements. The procurement is subject to strict federal and state regulations, including Buy America requirements for FTA-funded awards exceeding 150,000.00 USD and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a signed contract signature page, a detailed price list, and various affidavits regarding non-collusion, corrupt practices, and debarment. Quality assurance is mandatory, with requirements aligned with AAR, FTA, or ISO standards, and the successful contractor must provide a fully functional prototype for First Article Inspection. Payment terms are Net 30, and the contract is subject to annual appropriation of funds.

General Info

Metra seeks bids for passenger car seats, three-year contract, maximum value 29 million USD.

Agency

Illinois → Metra

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Addendum 1 for IFB 205670A Fixed Seats - Rebid

amendment

High

IFB 205670A Fixed Seats - Rebid

ifb

High

IFB 205670A Fixed Seats - Rebid Time Extension Notice

1 page · amendment

High

IFB No. 205670A - Bid Affidavits and Certifications Package

6 pages · ifb

High

IFB No. 205670A Fixed Seats-Rebid Contract Signature Page

1 page · contract-document

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METRA Bid/Proposal Affidavits and Certifications

6 pages · certification

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Metra IFB No. 205670A Addendum No. 1 - Fixed Seats Rebid

amendment

High

Metra Mechanical Department Fixed Seats Price List

price-list

High

Metra Mechanical Department Price List for Fixed Seats for Passenger Cars

rfq

High

Notice of Time Extension for IFB 205670A

1 page · amendment

High

Notice of Time Extension for IFB 205670A

1 page · amendment

High

IFB 205670A Fixed Seats-Rebid Contract Signature Page

1 page · contract-signature-page

Low

Prime/Subcontractor List 49 CFR 26.11

2 pages · other

Low

US DOT Prime-Subcontractor List 10.8.25

2 pages · other

Low

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 6

Solicitation

Deadline changedJul 6

Response deadline changed from Sep 9, 2026 to Sep 7, 2026.

Deadline changedJul 6

Response deadline changed from Sep 7, 2026 to Jul 20, 2026.

Deadline changedJul 6

Response deadline changed from Jul 20, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026.

Response DeadlineJul 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

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

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyIllinois → Metra

Contacts1 person available

OfficeIL, USA

Organization / AgencyIllinois → Metra

Office AddressIL, USA

Contacts

DENISE JOHNSON

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Interested Companies (78)

Metra

Freedman Seating

Franz Kiel GmbH

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