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The solicitation RFQ NO. 202331A issued by Metra, the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, seeks a single electric switch heater control panel rated at 460 VAC, 3-phase, with nine outputs and 33 kW per output, for use in the Kensington (AC) project. This is a rebid requiring full responsiveness, meaning bidders must quote on all listed items to be considered eligible for award, which will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 30 days of the bid deadline. The solicitation, posted on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, is submitted exclusively via email to Denise Johnson at djohnson@metrarr.com. The contract is fully funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), triggering strict compliance with FTA Circular 4220.1F, Buy America requirements, and all applicable federal regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, and DBE participation mandates under 49 CFR Part 26. All contractors and subcontractors, whether DBE or non-DBE, must submit a fully completed Prime/Subcontractor List form with mandatory details such as firm name, address including zip code, NAICS codes, age, and annual gross receipts; incomplete or blank submissions will lead to automatic disqualification. The equipment must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Metra at 12301 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60628, with all shipping and handling costs included in the bid price. Technical deliverables, including software, engineering drawings, specifications, manuals, and technical reports, developed under this contract are subject to FTA’s royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and ADA Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles at 49 C.F.R. Part 38 is mandatory. Contractors are also required to adhere to labor standards under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 U.S.C. Part 5331 and related CFRs, environmental regulations including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and federal civil rights mandates under Titles VI and VII. Invoices must be itemized, include the Purchase Order
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