1. Doing Business with Metra

2. Metra’s Database

3. Metra Vendor Form

4. Business Opportunities:  www.metrarail.com  Chicago Sun Times

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

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

7. Contracts awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidder

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

9. 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

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

11. Research Bid Opportunities Establish DBE Goals

12. Assist DBEs During Contracts Monitor DBE Contract Compliance