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Hardwood-Treated Timber Cross Ties Supplier

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State & Local

Response Deadline09/24/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the manufacture and delivery of Grade 5 hardwood-treated timber cross ties measuring 7 by 9 inches by 8 feet 6 inches for prime contractors working on Metra railroad projects. The supplier is responsible for ensuring the ties are chemically treated for railroad durability and strictly adhere to Buy America requirements as specified in Section 165a of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 and 49 CFR 661. The opportunity is listed under NAICS code 321113 with a response deadline of September 24, 2026. The contract is managed by Metra in Illinois and requires the delivery of completed timber ties that meet all specified technical and regulatory standards.

General Info

Supply Grade 5 hardwood-treated timber ties for Metra projects by September 24, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

321113 - SawmillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 215414.

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Timber Rail Ties and Timber Guard Rails

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PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineSep 24

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09/24/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Supplies hardwood-treated timber cross ties for prime contractors on Metra railroad projects. Manufactures and delivers Grade 5 timber ties measuring 7" x 9" x 8'-6" using chemical treatments for railroad durability. Must comply with Buy America (Section 165a of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 and 49 CFR 661). Delivers completed hardwood-treated timber cross ties.

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