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Heavy Haul Freight Services (Wheel Plates)

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Response Deadline09/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Heavy Haul Freight Services involves the transportation of locomotive and coach wheel plates for prime contractors on Metra railway projects. The service provider is responsible for the truckload shipment of heavy steel wheels from manufacturers to Metra mounting shops using flatbed trucks or specialized heavy-haul trailers. The contractor must maintain standard DOT trucking certifications and strictly adhere to Metra delivery schedules to ensure wheel plates reach their designated destinations. This opportunity, categorized under NAICS code 484220, was posted on August 11, 2026, with a response deadline of September 17, 2026.

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Subcontract for heavy haul freight services transporting locomotive wheel plates for Metra projects.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

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Locomotive Wheel Plates

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PostedAug 11

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Response DeadlineSep 17

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Hauls locomotive and coach wheels for prime contractors on Metra railway projects. Performs truckload shipment of heavy steel wheels from manufacturers to Metra mounting shops using flatbed trucks or specialized heavy-haul trailers. Requires standard DOT trucking certifications and adherence to Metra delivery schedules. Delivers wheel plates to the designated destination.

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