# City of Chicago #C26RI103317777R

CTA solicitation for 12 miles of 288-ribbon fiber-optic cable

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** C26RI103317777R
**NAICS:** 335921

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking bids for delivery of 12 miles of 288-ribbon fiber-optic cable.
- **Buyer:** Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Facilities Maintenance department; Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
- **Requested product:** 12 miles of 288-ribbon fiber-optic cable; no part number or further cable specifications are provided in the notice text.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None are identified by name.
- **Notable requirements:** The solicitation materials include Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) special conditions. The standardized package indicates that no Buy America requirement applies.

### Description

The CTA is soliciting bids to furnish and deliver twelve miles of 288 ribbon fiber optic cable. The procurement type is an Invitation for Bids (IFB), and the solicitation is listed as open. The response is due November 23, 2026, at 14:00.

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