Bid guide
How to bid on seven substation roof replacements for Metro-North Railroad
What Metro-North Railroad is buying
Metro-North Railroad is seeking a contractor to replace seven roofs at power substations across its New York service territory, including Bedford Hills, Katonah, and other locations identified in the Contract Documents.
The opportunity is issued by the Procurement and Material Management division and is categorized as construction, including building construction and rehabilitation and new construction.
Deadline and submission rules
The bid deadline is November 17, 2026, at 10:59 PM ET. Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the instructions in the solicitation.
Metro-North encourages electronic bids through the MTA portal. Emailed and faxed submissions are not accepted and may be rejected.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit construction contractors with relevant building-roof replacement experience and the ability to work at power substations across Metro-North’s New York service territory.
Review the Contract Documents to understand the locations and work details before deciding whether the project fits your firm.
How to access the solicitation and respond
Find the ad through the NY State Contract Reporter search; no login is needed to see the ad. Create a free vendor account to open the full ad, documents, and Q&A.
Use the CR# to identify the ad, then submit your bid according to the ad instructions. Submit electronically through the MTA portal; do not email or fax your bid.
Prepare a clear, complete bid
Read the full ad, Contract Documents, and available Q&A carefully. Confirm the listed substation locations and identify every requested form, response item, and submission instruction.
Allow time to prepare and review your bid, check that all required materials are included, and confirm that the electronic submission is complete before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from MTA - Metro-North Railroad; the original posting controls.