Doing Business with Metra

Metra’s Database

Metra Vendor Form

Business Opportunities:   Chicago Sun Times

Informal Bids Under $10,000  May be phone bids

Formal Bids  Must be advertised  Vendor must solicit bid package

Contracts awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidder

Metra’s Office of DBE Administration (312) 322 – 6323 Advocates for DBEs

As Advocates, some of our responsibilities include:  Certify DBEs  Research business opportunities for DBEs  Establish DBE goals for specific contracts  Assist DBEs during contracts  Monitor DBE contract compliance

Illinois Unified Certification Program Metra is partners with:  IDOT  CTA  PACE  City of Chicago – Federal dollars only

Research Bid Opportunities Establish DBE Goals

Assist DBEs During Contracts Monitor DBE Contract Compliance