IFB No. 193888 - Furnish and Install Two (2) Modular Trailers to be Utilized by Trainmen Crews at 432 W. 14th Street, Chicago, IL 60607

AI Summary

Metra seeks bids to furnish and install two modular trailers for trainmen crews at 432 W. 14th Street, Chicago, IL. The IFB includes construction and manufacturing services with key deadlines in June 2026.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 234540
Type / RFx: IFB
Status: Open
Level: local
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: Invalid Date
NAICS Code: 336212 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Metra
State: Illinois
Agency: Metra

Description

This solicitation is for the purchase of two Modular Trailers. The contractor shall furnish and install Two (2) Modular Trailers to be utilized by trainmen crews at 432 W. 14th Street, Chicago, IL 60607.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: US_NAICS_2022 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction US_NAICS_2022 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction US_NAICS_2022 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction US_NAICS_2022 238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors US_NAICS_2022 238910 Site Preparation Contractors US_NAICS_2022 336212 Truck Trailer Manufacturing US_NAICS_2022 423390 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers US_NAICS_2022 532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing US_NAICS_2022 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	Jun 8th 2026, 9:00 AM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Pre-Bid Meeting	Metra’s 14th Street Yard located at 432 W. 14th St., Chicago, IL 60607. We will meet in front of the fuel pump house (see “Pre-Bid Meeting Location and Meeting Place” map included in IFB).	A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. (LPT) on June 16, 2026, at Metra’s 14th Street Yard located at 432 W. 14th St., Chicago, IL 60607. We will meet in front of the fuel pump house (see “Pre-Bid Meeting Location and Meeting Place” map included in the IFB document). Since the Pre-Bid Meeting is being held at an active railyard, each attendee will be required to sign a liability waiver at the meeting in order to participate. This pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, but attendance is encouraged. ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HARD HATS, ORANGE SAFETY VEST (CLASS II WITH REFLECTIVE STRIPING), SAFETY GLASSES (SIDE SHIELDS FOR PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR), AND STEEL TOED SAFETY BOOTS AT THE PREBID MEETING. ATTENDEES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WALK THE SITE WITHOUT THE AFOREMENTIONED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.	Jun 16th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT	No
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	Jun 18th 2026, 4:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jun 30th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Intent to Bid Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid	Jun 30th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT	Yes

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
Proposal Contract Pages 1 thru 7	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Exhibit J - Certification Regarding a Drug Free Workplace	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Exhibit L - Affidavits - Certifications	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Bid Bond for 5% of the Total Bid Amount	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required

Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
Invalid DateResponses Due

AI classification tags

modular trailers commercial building construction truck trailer manufacturing construction services equipment installation rental and leasing services

Frequently asked questions

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