Site work for a transportation facility in Chicago, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility.

Questions regarding this IFB shall be submitted to Brenda Resendez, Senior Buyer at bresendez@metrarr.com by 4:00 P.M. on May 3, 2022. Mark the subject line as "Sealed Bid - IFB: 85600." Email's time stamped after this time will be rejected. Other electronic means of bid submission are not acceptable (e.g., file sharing sites). Modifications to the bid submittal will not be accepted after the bid due date and time has passed. All references in the solicitation to receipt of "sealed" bids shall mean that Metra will not view/open bids submitted electronically until after the due date and time, and bids are not subject to public opening requirements. It is highly recommended that you submit your bids in advance of the due date and time to ensure email receipt. Metra will not accept Iate bids due to technical difficulties, including firewall issues with Iarge file sizes. Metra is not aware of any limitations on its receipt of emails with large files. METRA in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 43 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 21 (Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation) issued pursuant to said Act, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Invitation, minority and women owned business will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids in response to this Invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, in consideration for an award. The Invitation for Bid contains specific requirements concerning Office of Diversity & Business Enterprise documents which must be submitted, if applicable. 1 Description The machine shall be used for cleaning track and other excavating functions with minimal manpower on Metra right of way property. The machine shall contain a fully enclosed cab for one (1) operator; a stand-alone diesel-powered engine, and controls for propulsion, shovel operations, hi-rail operations, and braking systems. Multiple Locations Are Available In This Project.