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Specialized Rail Welding Contractor

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Response Deadline10/13/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Specialized Rail Welding Contractor to provide electric flash-butt welding services for prime contractors on Metra railroad projects in Illinois. The scope of work includes roller line welding, crop and weld, turnout welding, and repair welding for both mainline and yard tracks. The contractor must utilize mobile welding units capable of processing 115RE and 136RE rail profiles across carbon, intermediate, and head-hardened rails. The selected contractor is responsible for delivering certified flash-butt welds on specified rail sections while ensuring full compliance with FTA and IDOT addendums. This opportunity was posted on September 11, 2026, with a response deadline of October 13, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 488210.

General Info

Specialized rail welding services for Metra projects in Illinois, deadline October 13, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 211827.

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Electric Flash-Butt Welding Services

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PostedSep 11

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Response DeadlineOct 13

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10/13/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 22 days

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Performs electric flash-butt welding for prime contractors on Metra railroad projects. Executes roller line welding, crop and weld, turnout welding, and repair welding on mainline and yard tracks. Utilizes mobile welding units capable of handling 115RE and 136RE rail profiles for carbon, intermediate, and head-hardened rails. Complies with FTA/IDOT addendums. Delivers completed, certified flash-butt welds on specified rail sections.

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