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Oct 4, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Seeking professional services to include engineering services for the communications system modernization project.
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
Seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors to build one (1) new substation in Porter County, IN and refurbish one (1) substation in LaPorte County, IN with the option to refurbish an additional five (5) substations in St. Joseph, LaPorte and Lake Counties, IN and Cook County, IL.
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City
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Michigan City
County
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LaPorte
Address
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503 N Carroll Ave
Phone Number
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(219) 926-5744
Zip Code
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46360
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Northern Ind Commuter Trans District
The board meeting addressed several procurement recommendations, including contracts for railroad ties, HVAC replacement in maintenance shops, engineering services for the Hegewisch crossing, a wheel truing machine controls upgrade, and radiant heaters for Track O. The board approved a change order for the West Lake Design-Build project. Discussions also included the adoption of the 20-Year Strategic Business Plan, as well as operational updates concerning a recent freight derailment, Monon Corridor service, the South Bend Airport Realignment Project, insurance coverage, and marketing initiatives. Reports on ticket sales and ridership were also presented.
The meeting was held to conduct the opening of bids for the 2027 Tie Replacement project. Proposals were reviewed and recorded for five entities: RailWorks Track Systems, LLC, John Burns Construction Company, LLC, Frontier Railroad Services, LLC, Diversified Track Services, LLC, and Appalachian Timber Services. The bid amounts read were for informational purposes only, with the understanding that all submissions remain subject to a formal review process for compliance and responsibility before staff recommendations are finalized.
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The meeting addressed several key business items, including the election of board officers and the authorization of multiple procurement contracts for automotive parts, traction power substation modernization, on-board maintenance services, and a West Lake design-build change order. The board approved the 2026 Transit Asset Management Plan, the 2026 Business Plan, and the 5-Year Capital Plan. Resolutions were passed regarding bond issuance amendments and an appreciation for a former official. A major focus was the executive transition, involving the appointment of a new President and the approval of a new employment agreement for the outgoing President. Additionally, progress reports were provided on several infrastructure projects, including the Double Track, West Lake, South Bend Airport Realignment, and Metra Track 4.
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