How to bid on parts washers and a gantry crane for the Chicago Transit Authority

What the CTA is buying

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking four automatic parts washers and one gantry crane, including delivery and installation. This is a re-bid IFB posted by Rolling Stock.

It may suit firms that can furnish this equipment and handle its delivery and installation.

Deadline and submission

Responses are due October 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submit before the deadline, following the instructions in the solicitation.

Who may be a fit

This opportunity is relevant to equipment vendors able to provide automatic parts washers and a gantry crane, along with delivery and installation.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the solicitation detail page in the City of Chicago Vendor & Contract Search. No login is needed to read the page.

Review the specifications, contact information, and any addenda. For eProcurement bids, the listing links to the city's iSupplier portal for documents. Submit exactly as the solicitation directs.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Check your proposed equipment against the solicitation specifications and confirm that your offer covers all four washers, the crane, delivery, and installation. Address each requested item clearly.

Read all addenda and use the solicitation's stated submission process. Allow time to check that your response is complete and submitted before the deadline.