Mechanical Engineering Design Services

Metra is soliciting Letters of Interest and Qualifications for Mechanical Engineering Design Services under solicitation number 214619. The contract is established as a professional services agreement with a not-to-exceed total price of 12,500,000 dollars and a performance period of five years from the Notice to Proceed date. Work may be performed at Metra Headquarters in Chicago, various operating divisions, and throughout the service area encompassing Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry, and Lake Counties. The project mandates a 25 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. Interested consultants must submit their proposals through Metra's Procurement Portal by the deadline of September 25, 2026. Submissions must include a notarized affidavit and certification form addressing conflicts of interest, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, and debarment status. Technical requirements for the consultant include providing a quality assurance and quality control approach that covers interdisciplinary coordination, Building Information Modeling clash detection, and electronic invoicing management. The selected consultant must adhere to the professional standard of care applicable in the State of Illinois and comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Illinois Wage Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Buy America requirements for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars.