Locomotive Traction Motor Support Bearings

The contract solicitation, identified as IFB No. 205648, seeks the supply of locomotive traction motor support bearings under a fixed-price, lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) acquisition managed by Metra, the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026, and is limited to deliveries within the Chicagoland Six County Area in Illinois, specifically to designated Metra facilities including Blue Island, 47th St. Storehouse, Western Ave. Storehouse, and KYD Storehouse. The contract has a maximum value of $2,200,000, with three line items for identical bearings priced at $120, $140, and $200 per unit, though extended pricing is not provided. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, and all shipping and handling costs must be included in the bid price. The contract duration is two years, with exact start and expiration dates not specified. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory, including adherence to Buy America requirements for procurements exceeding $150,000, which necessitates submission of a Buy America Certificate. Contractors must also certify compliance with debarment and suspension restrictions, anti-lobbying statutes (with potential submission of SF-LLL if affirmative responses are given), and non-discrimination provisions under Title 49 CFR Part 21 and the Illinois Human Rights Act. Packaging must meet federal, state, and local safety standards, and markings must comply with applicable hazardous materials regulations, though no military specifications or bar-coding requirements are imposed. The procurement requires the submission of multiple signed exhibits, including Price Certification, Corrupt Practices Affidavit, and Certification on Lobbying Restrictions, all of which are mandatory for bid responsiveness. No formal evaluation factors beyond technical acceptability and lowest price are defined; award will be made solely to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The Contracting Officer’s representative is listed as Denise Johnson, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO named. Payment procedures, accounting codes, and invoicing systems such as WAWF are not specified, and no CAGE or UEI requirements are imposed.