Opportunity
Metra Commuter Rail Board Bonfire #IFB No. 212810
Metra Solicits Bids for Timber Cross Ties for Rail Infrastructure
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
IFB No. 212810
NAICS
423310
Metra Rail Purchasing Department in Illinois is seeking bids for the supply of timber cross ties for rail infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Metra Rail Purchasing Department (Illinois) - Products Requested: - Timber cross ties (wooden railroad ties) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided in the notice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified suppliers of timber cross ties - Notable Requirements: - Submission of mandatory documents, including: - Exhibits 1-G through 1-J - Exhibit 1-K (Buy America Certificate for Non-Rolling Stock) - Exhibit 1-M (Contract Signature Page) - Exhibit 1-O (Price List) - US DOT Prime-Subcontractor List - Bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams - Opportunity classified under NAICS codes: 113110 (Timber Tract Operations), 321999 (All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing), 423310 (Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers)
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of Timber Cross Ties. The bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Important dates include the open date on July 9, 2026, the questions due date on July 16, 2026, and the close date on July 29, 2026. Bidders must submit their intent to bid by July 29, 2026, and provide required documentation such as various exhibits and certificates.