Signal Cable and Wire - Rebid

Metra, the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, is soliciting bids under IFB 202216A for a three-year contract to supply and deliver signal cable and wire. The contract has a maximum value of 4,000,000 dollars and is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The scope includes various types of shielded, unshielded, and instrumentation-grade cables, as well as nylon braided flex wire, all of which must meet rigorous environmental and performance standards for rail infrastructure, including suitability for direct burial and sunlight resistance. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to the Metra Signal Wire Shop in Tinley Park, Illinois, with specific requirements for reel construction, moisture sealing, and detailed marking. Bidders must comply with extensive federal and state regulations, including Buy America certifications for awards exceeding 150,000 dollars and DBE program requirements. Mandatory submissions include a series of affidavits and certifications covering corrupt practices, non-collusion, debarment, and lobbying restrictions. Technical acceptance is contingent upon meeting strict physical and electrical testing criteria, such as tensile strength, ozone resistance, and insulation resistance, with a requirement for the products to have at least 25 years of proven in-service performance on Class I railroads. Bids must be submitted electronically via Metra's procurement portal by the deadline of July 23, 2026.