Metra Commuter Rail Board

Release: Dec 8, 2025

Close: Dec 29, 2025

Metra (Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation) is soliciting bids under IFB 186925 for Swingloaders with Hi-Rail. The solicitation is open on Metra’s Bonfire portal and includes a complete bid package and several required exhibits and forms available on the opportunity page. Key dates: posting/opening on Dec 8, 2025 and close/intent-to-bid deadline on Dec 29, 2025 (see below).

Release: Dec 8, 2025

Close: Jan 7, 2026

Metra (Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation) issued IFB No. 184097 for a one-time purchase of police radios and accessories to supply Metra police operations. The solicitation requires bidders to provide detailed specifications, include all transportation/delivery charges in pricing, and comply with DBE/Buy America and other federal compliance provisions where applicable. The solicitation is posted on Metra's Bonfire portal with supporting exhibits and a contract signature page; submissions are due Jan 7, 2026.

Release: Dec 8, 2025

Close: Jan 7, 2026

Metra issued an Invitation for Bids for a one-time purchase of police radios and accessories. The procurement seeks high-quality communication equipment for law enforcement operations and requires bidders to provide detailed specifications and pricing inclusive of delivery. Bids are due January 7, 2026 via Metra’s Bonfire portal.