Locomotive Wheel Mounting Service

The contract supports the Mechanical Department’s need for locomotive wheel mounting services through an as-needed, five-year period with an estimated ceiling value of $12,900,000.00. Services include the reconditioning of Timken and SKF roller bearings, wheel and axle assembly, and overhaul operations performed at certified facilities in compliance with AAR standards including M-1003 and S-920, with strict adherence to zero-defect acceptance criteria and 100% on-time delivery expectations. All work must meet dimensional tolerances, inspection protocols, and preservation standards such as rust preventive application, indoor storage, and approved packaging that prevents dye transfer or corrosion. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination at Metra’s facilities in metropolitan Chicago and the Chicagoland Six County Area, with contractors responsible for all freight costs and risk of loss until physical delivery. Pricing is structured in groups for locomotive, highliner, and coach wheel mounting services with detailed rates outlined in Exhibit 1-N, though actual quantities are estimates and not firm commitments. The procurement is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 204389) under NAICS Code 811310 and is subject to federal compliance requirements tied to Federal Transit Administration funding, including Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon wage standards, Clean Air and Fly America Act obligations, and lobbying restrictions as certified through mandatory exhibits. Contractors must submit completed and notarized certifications including non-collusion, debarment status, lobbying restrictions, and compliance with transportation equity and civil rights laws. Access to third-party records and audit rights are preserved by Metra, and all vendor invoices must be submitted via mail or email to Metra’s Accounts Payable in Chicago with accurate Purchase Agreement and Order numbers. Packaging and marking must conform to AAR M-101 specifications including deeply stamped legible labeling on axle shoulders and required stickers on bearings, with no bar-coding mandated but potential alignment with S-920 data reporting implied. The contract imposes no explicit evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology beyond responsiveness and compliance, suggesting a price-focused approach. Key submissions are due by July 30, 2026, and all documentation must be in paper format with no electronic submission protocols specified.