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This Government Contract opportunity from Illinois was posted on May 19, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Packaging, Crating, and FOB Destination Logistics

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The contract requires the successful bidder to handle the full logistics process for packaging, crating, and transporting all items to various Metra locations across Illinois under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning title and responsibility transfer only upon delivery at the final destination. All services must be performed with precision to ensure safe and timely delivery to multiple sites, with the contractor bearing all costs and risks until items are received at the designated Metra endpoints. This is a subcontract opportunity categorized under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026, and a posted date of May 19, 2026. The contract is managed by Metra under the Illinois agency structure, and while specific performance locations are not detailed, the work spans multiple Metra facilities statewide. The opportunity is accessible via a public platform, and bidders must submit proposals before the stated deadline to be considered.

General Info

Contract for statewide Metra freight logistics under F.O.B. Destination, deadline June 17, 2026.

Documents

This scope was carved out of IFB No. 205648.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AgencyIllinois → Metra
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Organization / AgencyIllinois → Metra
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Responsible for packaging, crating, and transporting all items to multiple Metra locations under F.O.B. Destination terms.

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