Welding Systems and Components

Metra is seeking bids for a one-time purchase of truck-mounted welders, welding guns, drive roll kits, and heavy-duty wire feeders for its engineering track maintenance crews.

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation > Procurement


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IFB 218602
Oct 28, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 08, 2026 02:00 PM
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547 West Jackson Boulevard, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit the electronic bid through Metra's Procurement portal., Submit the required bid documents and information through the portal.
Description

Metra is soliciting bids for a one-time purchase of new welding systems and components for rebuilding and maintaining track components. The requested quantities are six truck-mounted diesel welders with air compressors, six 15-foot welding guns, six drive roll kits, and eight heavy-duty wire feeders. Brand-name items are identified as examples, with approved equals permitted. Products must be delivered complete and ready for use, with technical data sheets, specification brochures, certifications, warranty information, training materials, and operation, parts, and maintenance manuals. The solicitation requires a one-year warranty covering parts, materials, labor, and associated restoration costs. Bidders must submit the prescribed bid materials, completed certifications and affidavits, the applicable Buy America certification, the DOT prime/subcontractor form, and pricing for all line items.

Classification Codes
NAICS333992Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
PSC3431Electric Arc Welding Equipment
Smart Codes
truck-mounted welderswelding gunswire feeders
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Oct 08, 2026 02:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 19, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 28, 2026 07:00 PM-Intent to Bid Due Date
Oct 28, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Opening / Close Date (optional)
Bids will be read aloud via Microsoft Teams; the bid-opening meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. CDT.
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