SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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RFP for design-build services for Forest Park Track Improvements from Kedzie to Pulaski by Chicago Transit Authority. Includes site visit, rail safety training, and submission deadlines in mid-2026.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design-Build Services for Forest Park Track Improvements - Kedzie to Pulaski
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 22nd 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre- Proposal Meeting | Virtual (Zoom) | All individuals must register for the Pre-Proposal Meeting at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tFBpahG_QsWvVPcmkH5ZPg | Jun 3rd 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Site Visit | 530 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60612 | The site visit will begin at the entrance of the Blue Line Kedzie-Homan Station, 530 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60612 Personal Protective Equipment Required: Hard Hat, Work Boots, Safety Vest, Safety Glasses All site visit attendees must be Rail Safety Trained (RST) in order to walk the track. CTA will offer RST on June 1, 2026. To register for either the 5 a.m. or 8 a.m. class, please email GRomano@transitchicago.com with the subject line: Rail Safey Training Request - Kedzie to Pulaski. The cost of RST is waived for Proposers. The deadline to register for RST is Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 2 p.m. A maximum of 2 representatives per Proposer may attend RST. | Jun 8th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 12th 2026, 3:30 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 20th 2026, 3:30 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFP Part 0 Section 2.1 - Technical Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| RFP Part 0 Section 2.2 - Financial Responsibility | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| RFP Part 3 Attachment F - DBE Schedules (B, C, D) as applicable | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| RFP Part 3 Attachment H - Price Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required |
| RFP Part 3 Attachment O - Track Access Occurrences | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| RFP Part 3 Attachment T - Bidders List | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | 1 | Required |
| RFP Part 3 Attachments A , B, C, D, E, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, Q, R, S, | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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