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Metra is seeking qualified third-party providers to deliver non-destructive testing, inspection, and quality assurance services for railroad switch components, ensuring full compliance with American Association of Railroads and Federal Railroad Administration standards. The contract is structured as a subcontract and falls under NAICS code 541330, emphasizing technical inspection and engineering services necessary for maintaining rail safety and infrastructure integrity. All work must be performed in accordance with established regulatory requirements, and bidders are expected to demonstrate technical proficiency, certification validity, and experience in railroad-specific testing methodologies. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a hard deadline for responses on August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. While details regarding location, point of contact, or set-aside status are not provided, the place of performance is tied to Metra's operational areas in Illinois. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated BonfireHub portal to be considered, and selection will be based on demonstrated capability, compliance with industry standards, and the ability to deliver timely, accurate testing results for critical rail switch components.

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Metra seeks qualified providers for non-destructive testing of railroad switch components per AAR and FRA standards in Illinois.

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541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

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IL, USA

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Third-party non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and quality assurance of railroad switch parts to ensure compliance with AAR and FRA standards.

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