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Plywood Frame Fabrication with Fire-Retardant Treatment

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State & Local

Response Deadline08/21/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the fabrication of fire-retardant treated 3/4 inch plywood seat frames engineered with precision CNC drilling to accommodate tee-nuts, ensuring structural integrity and compatibility with assembly requirements. All materials and finished products must meet the stringent flammability standards outlined in ASTM E-84, confirming compliance with fire safety regulations for public transit applications. Additionally, the work must adhere to Buy America provisions, mandating that all components and materials originate from the United States to support domestic manufacturing and procurement policies. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under Metra, the Illinois-based transit agency, with a posted date of July 28, 2026, and a firm response deadline of August 21, 2026. The NAICS code 321991 identifies the category as other wood product manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the fabrication process. The place of performance and contact details are unspecified, but the solicitation is accessible through Metra’s BonfireHub portal for interested vendors seeking to participate.

General Info

Fabricate fire-retardant plywood seat frames per ASTM E-84, Buy America compliant, for Metra via BonfireHub by August 21, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

321991 - Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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08/21/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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Fabrication of fire-retardant treated 3/4” plywood seat frames with precision CNC drilling for tee-nuts, compliant with ASTM E-84 and Buy America.

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