Opportunity
Chicago Transit Authority Bonfire #B25OP04102
Chicago Transit Authority seeks bids for switch point/stock rail combinations and rail bound manganese frogs
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
B25OP04102
NAICS
423860
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking bids for the supply of specialized rail infrastructure components for its Facilities Maintenance department. - Government Buyer: - Chicago Transit Authority, Facilities Maintenance - Products/Services Requested: - Switch point/stock rail combinations (fabricated metal rail components for track infrastructure) - Rail bound manganese frogs (specialized rail crossing components) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) schedules - Federal certifications regarding felony convictions and tax delinquency are required - Submission of a bidders list form, proposal page, bid table, and a package of certifications, disclosures, and execution documents - Procurement is federally funded and subject to Buy America provisions and other federal compliance requirements - Contract Duration: - 36 months with two additional one-year option periods
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of switch point/stock rail combinations and rail bound manganese frogs. The contract duration is 36 months with two additional one-year option periods. The procurement is managed by the Facilities Maintenance department and involves fabricated metal products and rail transportation equipment. Bidders are required to submit various certifications and forms as part of the bid package.