Opportunity
Chicago Transit Authority Bonfire #B26OP01851
Chicago Transit Authority Solicits Tee Rail, Joint Bars, and Rail Joint Kits for Multi-Year Supply
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
B26OP01851
NAICS
423860
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of tee rail, joint bars, and rail joint kits for use in its transit system over a period of up to thirty-six months. - Government Buyer: - Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Facilities Maintenance Department - Products Requested: - Tee rail (rail component for transit tracks) - Joint bars (metal bars used to join rail sections) - Rail joint kits (kits for joining rail sections) - Quantities and part numbers to be specified in bid documents - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America requirements - Submission of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) schedules - Federal certifications regarding felony convictions and tax delinquency - Bidders must provide a completed bid table, proposal page, and various certifications and disclosures - Procurement is partially funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and subject to federal conditions
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to furnish and deliver tee rail, joint bar, and rail joint kits for a period of up to thirty-six months. The procurement is managed by the Facilities Maintenance department. Bidders are required to submit various documents including DBE schedules, certification forms, bidders list, proposal page, and a completed bid table. The solicitation is open from June 17, 2026, with a closing date of July 8, 2026.