Armored Car Service

The Chicago Transit Authority, in conjunction with Metra and Pace, is seeking armored car services with armed guards to collect, transport, count, and deposit paper and coin currency for up to three years plus two one-year options.

Regional Transportation Authority > Pace


General
Open
B26OP04172
Sep 17, 2026 08:30 PM
Aug 17, 2026 01:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Disadvantaged Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Notices

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY Advertisement for Professional Services Proposals will be received for the following by Chicago Transit Authority through Electronic Submission to the Bid Office's E-Procurement Platform no later than 3:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 17,2026 to the link below: https://transitchicago.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Req No.: B26OP04172, Request for Proposals (RFP) for Armored car service with armed guards to pick up, transport, count and deposit paper and coin currency for a period of up to three (3) years with two (2) one-year options. Pre-Bid Meeting via Zoom: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:30 A.M (CST). Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/47_zVQuqSUSKMhfMkKgmKw PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: NONE Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via Bonfire no later than 4:30 p.m. (CST)Friday, August 28, 2026. Questions will not be accepted after this date and time. For additional information, please contact Sarah Villasenor Sr. Procurement Administrator, svillasenor@transitchicago.com The contractor will be required to furnish certified copies of any and all Insurance Policies required in relation to this contract prior to CTA's execution. Chicago Transit Authority hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. PLEASE NOTE: The right is reserved to accept any bid or any part or parts thereof or to reject any and all bids. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY By: Ellen G. McCormack Vice President Purchasing & Supply Chain August 17, 2026 8/17/2026 118242​

Contact
njackson@metrarr.com
Submission Instructions
Description

The Chicago Transit Authority, as lead agency, is soliciting proposals on behalf of Metra and Pace for armored car services with armed guards. The contractor will pick up, transport, count, and deposit paper and coin currency. The contract period is up to three years with two one-year options. The solicitation identifies technical, price, DBE, and financial background proposals, along with the Bidders List Form and applicable certifications, forms, and disclosures, as submission components. Complete bid-package details and requested-information requirements require supplier-account access.

Classification Codes
NAICS561613Armored Car Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
armored car servicesarmed guard servicescurrency transport services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 17, 2026-Open Date
Aug 28, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 17, 2026-Close Date
Requirements
Required
Documents
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