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Supply of Treated Timber Railroad Cross Ties

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State & Local

Response Deadline07/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

321921View NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

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Timeline

PostedJul 9

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Response DeadlineJul 29

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Response Deadline

07/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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Full Description

Manufacture and delivery of 12,000 pressure-treated hardwood railroad cross ties (7" x 9" x 8'-6", Grade 5) compliant with federal transit and environmental standards.

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