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Structural Reinforcement Polymer Composite Deck Panels-Rebid
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The contract, identified as IFB No. 202903A, solicits structural reinforcement polymer composite deck panels for use within Metra’s Chicagoland Six County Area transit system. The scope involves the fabrication, quality assurance, delivery, and installation of panels in five specified thicknesses—2.5", 4.0", 6.0", 8.0", and 10.0"—with estimated quantities totaling approximately 5,370 units, though these are explicitly non-committal estimates. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination, requiring vendors to include full transportation, packaging, and crating costs in their bids, and performance is expected over a three-year period. The contract mandates strict compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, ADA Standards, and Illinois Accessibility Code, specifying mechanical performance thresholds including minimum tensile strength of 10,000 psi, flexural strength of 30,000 psi, water absorption below 0.35%, and slip resistance above 0.80 COF. Panels must feature a UV-resistant safety yellow finish, ADA-compliant tactile warning surfaces, and expansion joints, with all materials subject to inspection and testing by Metra’s designated agency upon delivery. The procurement operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the maximum contract value is capped at $6,000,000. Bidders must submit mandatory certifications including Buy America compliance, debarment and suspension status, lobbying restrictions, and price certification, all aligned with federal regulations from FTA and IDOT. A suite of exhibits must accompany proposals via the Bonfire portal, including affidavits on non-collusion, privacy act compliance, and DBE participation requirements, even though one formal DBE form was removed by Metra. Proposals are due electronically by June 3, 2026, and failure to adhere to federal compliance protocols—including Privacy Act obligations, audit rights, and subcontractor verification—may result in contract termination. The contract allows Metra discretionary options for extending duration, increasing quantity, or adjusting value but does not require named key personnel or specify technical evaluation criteria beyond technical acceptability determined by compliance with stated standards.
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