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Railroad Switch Parts

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IFB No. 209662AState & Local

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Metra has issued a solicitation for the procurement of railroad switch parts under IFB No. 209662A, with bids due by August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT. The contract is structured for a three-year term and requires submission through the BonfireHub platform, with a virtual bid opening scheduled via Microsoft Teams on the same deadline date. The procurement is for parts to support railroad infrastructure in Illinois, with performance expected to occur within the state. No set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are specified, and the opportunity is open to all eligible bidders without restriction based on business size or category. The point of contact details are not listed in the posted information, and inquiries should be directed through the provided online portal.

General Info

Metra seeks railroad switch parts for three years, bids due August 13, 2026, via BonfireHub, performance in Illinois.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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1 IFB No. 209662A.pdf

PDF

5 Exhibit 1-N Price List.pdf

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METRA Bid/Proposal Affidavits and Certifications

PDFcertification

Exhibit 1-K Buy America Certificate

PDFcertificate

IFB 209662A Contract Signature Page for Railroad Switch Parts

PDFcontract-document

Metra Solicitation 209662A Prime-Subcontractor List

XLSXprime-subcontractor-list

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AgencyIllinois → Metra
ContactsNo contacts available
OfficeIL, USA
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Office AddressIL, USA
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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak
Omaha Track
Menard Industries
Houston, TX

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Full Description

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Purchase Agreement for Three (3) Years for Railroad Switch Parts
Bid Opening via Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/252208977296284?p=sHS0N7Ux5CLR3IWjqQ

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