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Construction Services for the Red Line Extension (RLE) - 120th Yard, Shop, and Substation (Request for Proposals)

Description: Construction services for the red line extension.

Buyer: Chicago Transit Authority
SpecialDistrict · IL, US
Released: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Nov 5, 2026(Closed)

RFP documents & timeline

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Budget
Jul 1, 2025
393 days before RFP
CTA completed a power-infrastructure study whose RLE analysis planned the location and sizing of substations for the new Red Line track.
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In 2022, CTA concluded a comprehensive study, scenario simulation, and assessment of the rail system's power infrastructure. The study initially covered the Blue Line, followed by an in-depth focus on the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project, and lastly expanded to examine all eight rail lines throughout the system. The Red Line Extension portion analyzed how…
FY26 Budget
Budget · Jul 1, 2025
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Strategic plan
Oct 1, 2025
301 days before RFP
CTA expected to award a separate construction contract for the new rail yard and maintenance shop in 2026, with RLE construction scheduled to start that year.
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The Red Line Extension Project makes up the largest share of CTA investment and is currently in the design and construction phase. In 2024, CTA awarded the Mainline Corridor Design Build contract for ROW, Systems, Stations, Traction Power, Substations, and Parking Structures. A separate construction contract for the new rail yard and maintenance shop is…
Chicago Transit Authority Strategic Plan 2026-2028
Strategic plan · Oct 1, 2025
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Board meeting
Mar 11, 2026
140 days before RFP
CTA staff reported that previously programmed and budgeted advanced earthwork for the RLE mainline and future yard and shop was proposed to be added to the design-build contract to maintain the project schedule.
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Um B2. So when we talk about the Redline extension program, that's the $5.7 billion overall kind of project that includes a series of subcontracts. Um the one that we most notably talk about is the design bill contract to the fixed guideway, the stations and stuff that went to Walsh Vinci. Um we had a bunch of advanced package contracts that included…
Meeting agenda
Mar 24, 2026
127 days before RFP
CTA and Walsh Vinci presented a plan to construct the RLE's new 120th Street yard and maintenance facility, with construction starting in spring 2026 and revenue service expected in 2030.
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is Tanishio Marshall and I am the vice president of the Redline Extension with CTA and I'm also joined by Mr. Mike O'Donnell who's the project manager for Walsh Vincent Transit Community Partners. So tonight, we'll share with you what you need to know about us building this Redline extension. It'll also be followed by an openhouse format where you can walk…
RFP published
Jul 29, 2026
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Key Contacts on this RFP

Decision makers connected to this RFP from Chicago Transit Authority.

Sisavanh BakerActing General Counsel

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Tiaira ThomasCertification Coordinator

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Lester L. BarclayChairman of the Chicago Transit Board

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