Metra Commuter Rail Board Bonfire #IFB No. 195500

Ballast Car Refurbishment and AggreGate Discharge System Integration Solicitation

Metra's Purchasing Department is seeking bids for the refurbishment and upgrade of ballast cars, with a key requirement to integrate the AggreGate Discharge System. - Government Buyer: - Metra Purchasing Department (Chicago's commuter rail agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Refurbishment and upgrade of existing ballast cars - Integration of AggreGate Discharge System into ballast cars - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America provisions is mandatory - Submission of required documentation: Buy America Certificate, price list, contract signature page, and US DOT Prime-Subcontractor List - All required exhibits must be included in the bid package - NAICS Code: 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing)

Description

This solicitation is for the refurbishment and upgrade of ballast cars, including the integration of an AggreGate Discharge System. The project is managed by the Purchasing Department and involves manufacturing related to railroad rolling stock. Interested bidders must submit their intent to bid by May 6, 2026, and comply with documentation requirements such as Buy America certificates and price lists. The solicitation is open for questions until April 24, 2026, and all submissions are due by May 6, 2026.

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