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Metra procures specialized goods and professional services to maintain and modernize the commuter rail infrastructure serving the Chicago metropolitan area. Vendors compete for contracts involving heavy rail engineering, locomotive and passenger car maintenance, station reconstruction, and specialized transit equipment supply.
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Metra seeks as-needed removal and overhaul services for DC traction motors supporting its Mechanical Department over a three-year period. Bids are due December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra seeks bids for bathroom and toilet cleaning services for coach cars. Submissions are due December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions due November 18, 2026. Required bid exhibits and forms are listed in the opportunity attachments.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra is seeking bids for liquid cleaner and toilet antifreeze. Required submissions include Exhibits 1-G through 1-J, the contract signature page, and a price list. Bids are due December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with an online bid opening via Microsoft Teams.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra is seeking bids for panelized crossovers, turnouts, complete diamond crossings, and special track components. Required submissions include pricing, Buy America documentation, contract forms, and a US DOT prime-subcontractor list. Bids are due November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra seeks bids to supply locomotive overhaul kits for its Mechanical Department on an as-needed basis over five years. Submissions are due December 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; the bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra is soliciting bids for welding systems and components to support track rebuilding in Illinois. The solicitation includes detailed submission requirements and a virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams on October 28, 2026.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra is seeking bids for flooring and carpet supplies to support projects at its headquarters, with bid opening via Microsoft Teams on Oct 27, 2026. Required documents include affidavits, contract signature, and price list PDFs.
Metra · Illinois
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Invitation for Bids for interior construction services at Metra headquarters in Chicago, IL, including painting, finish carpentry, and site preparation, for a four-year period. Bid opening via Microsoft Teams on Oct 27, 2026. Pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for Oct 12, 2026. Multiple required documents and cer…
Metra · Illinois
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Metra in Illinois is soliciting bids for two-way radios and accessories. The IFB opens Sep 18, 2026, with a submission deadline of Oct 8, 2026. Mandatory intent to bid is required by the close date.
Metra · Illinois
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Metra in Illinois is soliciting bids for diaphragm mounting frame and buffer assembly under NAICS 423510. The IFB includes detailed submission requirements and a bid opening via Microsoft Teams on Sep 30, 2026.
Metra · Illinois
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