Hi-Visibility PPE Garments

Invitation for Bids No. 206727 is a solicitation by the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, doing business as Metra, for an as-needed contract to provide high-visibility personal protective equipment garments for its employees. The contract is for a three-year period with a total value not to exceed 1,000,000.00 dollars. The selected vendor must provide an online ordering and delivery service, where employee eligibility is verified via photo ID and a provided spreadsheet. Deliveries must be made to home addresses, PO Boxes, or Metra facilities within thirty business days of purchase, with the vendor assuming all responsibility for freight, shipping, packaging, and insurance costs. The contract will be awarded on a lot basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered responsive, bidders must quote all items on the provided price list, which includes various high-visibility T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and pants in orange and green with Metra logos. While prices are generally firm, bidders may request escalation percentages for the second and third twelve-month periods with proper justification. The agreement requires compliance with the Corrupt Practices Act, the Federal False Claims Act, and various accessibility laws including the ADA. Bids are due by September 9, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through Metra's procurement portal.