Opportunity
City of Chicago #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) Facilities Maintenance department is soliciting bids for the supply of specialized rail infrastructure components. - Buyer: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Facilities Maintenance - Products requested: - Switch point/stock rail combinations - Rail bound manganese frogs - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Quantities and part numbers are not specified in the notice - Notable requirements: - Compliance with Buy America provisions - Adherence to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding certifications - Open to all qualified bidders; not set aside for any specific target market - Contract structure: - Base period of 36 months - Two additional one-year option periods
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) 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 falls under the category of Facilities Maintenance. The solicitation is open and bids are due by September 18, 2026.