Red Line Extension – 120th Yard, Shop, and Substation Construction

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking construction services for the Red Line Extension project, specifically the 120th Yard, Shop, and Substation.

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Sep 30, 2026 08:30 PM
Jul 29, 2026 01:00 PM
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CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY Request for Proposals 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 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to the link below: https://transitchicago.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Req.: C26FI103384111, Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Services for Red Line Extension (RLE) - 120th Yard, Shop, and Substation. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Chicago time. All individuals must register for the Pre-Proposal Meeting at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NniDPky9StmsHCwV8hDH-g A site visit will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM, CT. The site visit will begin at the entrance of 12120 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PswFYoHVCyx3TUUK8 Personal Protective Equipment Required: Hard Hat, Work Boots, Safety Vest, Safety Glasses Questions regarding this Bid must be submitted via Bonfire no later than 3:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday August 19, 2026. Questions will not be accepted after this date and time. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: NONE For additional information, please contact Courtney Cannon, Sr. Procurement Administrator, ccannon@transitchicago.com. Any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to a financial assistance between the Chicago Transit Authority, the United States Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Transportation. 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. Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and Affirmative Action requirements of the Federal Transit Administration and the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Contractor will be required to certify that their firm is not on the Comptroller General's list of ineligible contractors. Chicago Transit Authority hereby gives notice 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 responses 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 proposal or to reject any and all proposals. CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY By: Ellen G. McCormack Vice President Purchasing & Supply Chain July 29, 2026 7/29/2026 109692​

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Description

The Chicago Transit Authority is soliciting proposals for construction services for the Red Line Extension project's 120th Yard, Shop, and Substation. The solicitation includes project requirements, special conditions, construction specifications, design drawings for the yard and shop, substation documents, technical links, geotechnical information, commissioning materials, environmental data, and safety and construction management templates. Proposers must submit a cover letter, technical proposal, responsibility proposal, applicable DBE Schedules B, C, and D, the Price Proposal, the Bidders List, and the specified Part 3 attachments. Required electronic formats include PDF for the narrative and pricing materials and Excel for the Bidders List.

Classification Codes
NAICS236210Industrial Building Construction
PSCY1MZCONSTRUCTION OF EPG FACILITIES - OTHER, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION
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rail yard constructiontransit substationrail shop facilities
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Jul 29, 2026 01:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 14, 2026 08:30 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 29, 2026 08:30 PM-Close Date
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