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Oct 4, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Seeking professional services to include engineering services for the communications system modernization project.
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Sep 15, 2026
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Seeking a single qualified Official Store Agent to fulfil the roles of both Official Store Agent and Licensing Agent.
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Oct 22, 2026
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District is soliciting sealed bids for the Traction Power Substation Modernization Project, which is a construction procurement rather than a grant program. The work includes building one new substation in Porter County, Indiana, refurbishing one substation in LaPorte County, Indiana, and potentially refurbishing five additional substations in Indiana and Illinois. Bids are to be submitted electronically through the NICTD Plan Room in accordance with the project specifications.
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LaPorte
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503 N Carroll Ave
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(219) 926-5744
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46360
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Northern Ind Commuter Trans District
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.
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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The Board discussed updates to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program following new FTA regulations. Procurement recommendations were approved for seat cushions, a change order for the 11th Street Parking Garage, and an amendment for West Lake program management services. Resolutions were passed regarding the South Bend Realignment Project local funding share and an appreciation honoring former General Counsel Michael C. Harris. The President provided reports on the status of the Double Track project, the West Lake Corridor, South Bend Airport realignment, and the Metra Track 4 expansion. Additionally, the Board ratified the site selection for the New Carlisle station, reviewed advertising and ridership metrics, approved the 2026 meeting calendar, and acknowledged the upcoming retirement of the District President.
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