Opportunity
Chicago Transit Authority Bonfire #B26OP04172
Armored Car Services with Armed Guards for Currency Operations at CTA
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
B26OP04172
NAICS
561613
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking proposals for comprehensive armored car services to support its currency operations. - Government Buyer: - Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), IT & Professional Services - Scope of Services: - Armored car service with armed guards - Pickup, transport, counting, and deposit of both paper and coin currency - Contract Details: - Initial term up to three years - Two additional one-year option periods - Requirements: - Armed guards must be used for all currency handling - Vendor must handle both paper and coin currency - Submission of technical and price proposals, DBE proposal, bidders list form, financial background, and CTA-specific certifications and disclosures - Notable Points: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom - This opportunity is not eligible for FTA funding - NAICS: 561613 (Armored Car Services) - NIGP: 990-46 (Armored Car Services) - UNSPSC: 92121703 (Armored Car Services)
Description
This solicitation is for armored car service with armed guards to pick up, transport, count, and deposit paper and coin currency. The contract period is up to three years with two one-year options. The procurement is managed by the IT & Professional Services department. The solicitation is open from August 17, 2026, to September 17, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled via Zoom on August 26, 2026.