Opportunity
Metra Commuter Rail Board Bonfire #RFP B26OP04172
Joint RFP for Armored Car Services for Metra, Pace, and CTA
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
RFP B26OP04172
NAICS
561613
This joint procurement opportunity is issued by the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra), Pace (Suburban Bus Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority), and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for armored car services. - Government Buyer: - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) - Pace (Suburban Bus Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority) - Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) (lead agency) - Services Requested: - Armored car service with armed guards - Secure pickup, transportation, counting, and deposit of paper and coin currency - Service coverage for Metra, Pace, and CTA - Contract Structure: - Base period up to three years - Two additional one-year option periods - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on secure cash handling and transportation - Coordination across multiple transit agencies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - CTA is the lead agency for this joint procurement - No product line items; focus is exclusively on service provision
Description
Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation d/b/a Metra, in conjunction with Pace and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), is soliciting proposals for armored car service with armed guards. The service includes picking up, transporting, counting, and depositing paper and coin currency. The contract period is up to three years with two one-year options. CTA is the lead agency for this solicitation.