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Timber Guard Rail Supplier

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State & Local

Response Deadline09/24/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a supplier to manufacture and deliver treated timber guard rails for prime contractors working on Metra railroad projects in Illinois. The supplier is responsible for ensuring all products meet specific Metra right-of-way property specifications and must strictly adhere to Buy America requirements under Section 165a of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 and 49 CFR 661. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 24, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 321113 and is managed through the Metra Bonfire hub.

General Info

Supplier to manufacture Buy America compliant timber guard rails for Illinois Metra projects.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

321113 - SawmillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 215414.

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Timber Rail Ties and Timber Guard Rails

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Timeline

PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineSep 24

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09/24/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Supplies timber guard rails for prime contractors on Metra railroad projects. Manufactures and delivers treated timber guard rails meeting Metra specifications for right-of-way property. Must comply with Buy America (Section 165a of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 and 49 CFR 661). Delivers completed timber guard rails.

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