Guard Restraining Rail Pre-Curved with all Components and Base Plates

Metra is soliciting bids for the supply of pre-curved guard restraining rails with all necessary components and crossing base plates under solicitation IFB 202633 for its Track Rehabilitation Program. Bids must be submitted electronically via Metra’s procurement portal by 2:00 p.m. Chicago time on June 5, 2026, and must include all mandatory exhibits, such as the Buy America Certificate, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Corrupt Practices Affidavit, Debarment and Suspension Certifications, Price Certification, and Contract Signature Page. Failure to submit any required documentation renders the bid non-responsive. The contract requires all materials to be new, manufactured in the United States, and produced with high-quality workmanship; refurbished or recycled items are prohibited. Delivery must comply with F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the bidder bears all transportation costs and risks until delivery at the Metra Western Ave Yard in Chicago, Illinois, with a minimum 48-hour notice required prior to delivery. A six- to eight-month delivery window after receipt of order is expected. Pricing must be submitted for two distinct groups: guard rails in varying linear foot quantities and crossing base plates in varying quantities, with bidders required to quote all items in each group to remain responsive. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based solely on total price, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with technical compliance verified against detailed specifications including 136RE HH rail, 16-degree curve radius, 100% ultrasonic testing, and 1-7/8-inch flangeway width. All items must be marked with indelible ID characters on the rail head per drawings, which must bear “METRA” in the title block without vendor branding. Funding originates from the Federal Transit Administration and Illinois Department of Transportation, subject to annual appropriation, and triggers compliance with Buy America, federal environmental regulations, equal employment opportunity, and lobbying restrictions. Invoices must include Metra’s tax exemption number and purchase order number and be sent exclusively to the designated accounts payable email or address. Compliance with FTA and DOT regulatory requirements is mandatory, and any substitution of materials requires written approval from Metra based on demonstrated equivalence in performance, material, and function.