Relay Products for Capital Signal Projects

This contract is a three-year Purchase Agreement for Relay Products for Capital Signal Projects issued by Metra under Solicitation Number IFB No. 206242, with a total ceiling value not to exceed $1,000,000.00. The solicitation, posted on June 11, 2026, requires bids to be submitted by July 15, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time, and awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line item or lot basis, whichever yields the lesser amount. All goods must be newly manufactured with all new sub-components; refurbished, recycled, or remanufactured products are expressly prohibited. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive set of certifications and affidavits including the Corrupt Practices Act and Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contractor’s Price Certification, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Buy America Certificate (mandatory if the award exceeds $150,000), and Title VI Assurance. Failure to submit any required documentation will render a bid non-responsive. The contract incorporates by reference USDOT/FTA requirements under FTA Circular 4220.1G and mandates full compliance with Buy America regulations as defined in Section 165 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 and 49 CFR 661, including the certification that all iron, steel, and manufactured products meet domestic sourcing standards. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to Metra Wire Shop in Mokena, Illinois, with all shipping, handling, packaging, and transportation costs included in the bid price and no surcharges permitted. The vendor warrants that unit prices do not exceed those charged to other customers in similar transactions. Performance is subject to strict compliance with Civil Rights requirements including Title VI, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and EEO standards, as well as applicable labor provisions under the Contract Hours and Safety Standards Act and prevailing wage determinations. Invoicing must be submitted as an original itemized invoice to Metra’s Accounts Payable Department at 547 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661 or via email at MetraVendorInvoices@metrarr.com, with payment terms net 30 days calculated from either invoice receipt or final acceptance of goods, whichever is later. Noncompliance with invoicing procedures may result in delayed or denied payment, cancellation of orders, or termination