SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · METRA
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Metra IFB for construction services to install downtown station identifier signs in Chicago, IL. Includes a pre-bid meeting and site visit on July 27, 2026. Key NAICS: 236220, 237990, 238910, 541330. Submission deadline August 19, 2026.
Construction Services for Downtown Station Identifier Signs & InstallationA Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 9:30A.M. at Ogilvie Transportation Center 500 W. Madison ST., Chicago, IL 60661. We will meet in the lobby. After we will then proceed to both Lasalle ST. and Millenium ST. stations. Since the Pre-Bid Meeting is being held on Metra property, 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 strongly encouraged.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 30th 2026, 2:30 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Bid Meeting | Ogilvie Transportation Center 500 W. Madison ST., Chicago, IL 60661 | A Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 9:30A.M. at Ogilvie Transportation Center 500 W. Madison ST., Chicago, IL 60661. We will meet in the lobby. After we will then proceed to both Lasalle ST. and Millenium ST. stations. Since the Pre-Bid Meeting is being held on Metra property, 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 strongly encouraged. | Jul 27th 2026, 9:30 AM CDT - Jul 27th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 28th 2026, 4:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 19th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Aug 19th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 - 1.3 - Construction Agreement | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Bid Bond for 5% of the Total Bid Amount | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
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