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Metra unveiling small business program

Next month, Metra will roll out a small business enterprise program in an effort to improve access to Authority contracting opportunities for these firms.

Companies that are already certified as a disadvantaged business enterprise in Illinois will be automatically eligible to participate in the new initiative. Also, because the program is race- and gender-neutral, any company that meets the Small Business Administration's size standard can sign up.

"Our goal is to increase opportunities for new firms to work with Metra that have never worked with our agency before," said Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno. "This new program will assist leveling the playing field and allow a greater number of small businesses to compete for and win Metra contracts."

In June, Metra's Office of Business Diversity and Civil Rights will begin earmarking contracts valued between $40,000 and $100,000 for small businesses.  The Authority expects that eventually 50 or more contracts will be set aside annually.

For more information, visit https://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/utility_landing/newsroom/newsroom/metra-launching-new-small-business-enterprise-program.html.