“How to be Responsive to DBE Compliance Requirements for Bid/Proposals” Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

This workshop will provide valuable information to help your business successfully respond to procurements that have a DBE goal requirement.

To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“Metra’s Third-Party Contractor Quality Management Program” Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Metra’s Third-Party Contractor Quality Management Plan applies to all Consultants, Contractors and their Subcontractors performing work for federal funded capital projects. This workshop will provide valuable information and guidance on Metra’s Quality Management Program.

To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“Metra’s Capital Projects” Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Metra’s 2022 capital budget of nearly $261 million continues significant investment in railcars, locomotives, bridges and stations. This workshop will provide information about capital project opportunities expected over the next year.

To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“Metra’s New Procurement Portal” Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Metra has transitioned to a new Procurement portal called Bonfire, which will provide vendors access to business opportunities and the ability to submit bids and proposals electronically. This workshop will provide valuable information on how to access Bonfire and submit bids and proposals.

To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“I’m Certified Now What” Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Metra’s Office of Diversity & Business Enterprise and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) are partnering to provide firms that have received DBE certification with valuable information on how to best utilize the certification.  

To register for the workshop click here.  

 

“DBE Certification 101” Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Metra’s Office of Diversity & Business Enterprise and WTS Greater Chicago Chapter are partnering to educate small, minority and women-owned businesses about becoming a certified Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) firm.

To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“How to Successfully do Business with Metra” Virtual Workshop  Tuesday, July 12, 2022
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join us to learn about Metra’s processes, upcoming opportunities, quality management program, insurance and contract requirements.To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

To request more information or to register, contact Metra’s Office of Diversity & Business Enterprise at metradbe@metrarr.com.

 

“How to be Responsive to DBE Compliance Requirements for Bids/Proposals” Virtual Workshop
Thursday, May 19, 2022
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

This workshop will provide valuable information to help your business successfully respond to procurements that have a DBE goal requirement.  To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“Empower Your Brand, Amplify Your Story” Virtual Workshop  
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This workshop will provide resources and best practices that will supercharge your visibility and marketing expertise to extend the reach of your brand. To view the workshop PowerPoint, click here.

 

“DBE Certification 101” Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Metra’s Office of Diversity & Business Enterprise and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) are partnering to educate small, minority and women-owned businesses about becoming a certified Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) firm. To view the workshop PowerPoint click here.

 

Virtual DBE Roundtable “The Network Table”
Thursday, February 3, 2022
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“The Network Table” is a platform for DBE firms to share their experiences and business practices with other DBE firms.