What is the new bid opening date?

The new bid opening date is April 13, 2026.

Who should I contact for more information?

Contact Eric Sarpong at esarpong@transitchicago.com for additional information.

What services are being bid on?

The bid is for calibration services on tools and instruments for rapid transit cars.

Bid opening date extended to April 13, 2026 for calibration services.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Apr 6, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Bid Notice
City: Chicago

What You Should Do Next

1
Prepare Your Bid
Ensure your bid is ready for submission by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.
2
Contact for Clarifications
Reach out to Eric Sarpong if you have questions about the bid requirements.
3
Review Insurance Requirements
Familiarize yourself with the insurance policies required before contract execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new bid opening date?: The new bid opening date is April 13, 2026.
Who should I contact for more information?: Contact Eric Sarpong at esarpong@transitchicago.com for additional information.
What services are being bid on?: The bid is for calibration services on tools and instruments for rapid transit cars.

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Full Notice Text

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Advertisement for Bids
NOTICE OF TIME EXTENSION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Notice is hereby given that the opening date heretofore advertised as Monday, April 6, 2026 has been extended to Monday, April 13, 2026 no later than 2:00 P.M. for the following items:
Req No: B25OP01829R2,
Invitation for Bids (IFB) to Provide Calibration Services on Tools and Instruments used to Repair and Maintain Rapid Transit Cars as Required for a Period of up to 36 Months.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: NONE 
For additional information, please contact Eric Sarpong, Procurement Administrator, esarpong@transitchicago.com
Any contract resulting from this advertisement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
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
April 6, 2026 
4/6/2026
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