Purchasing

View posts for upcoming bids and proposals.

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Contractors

How to become qualified to work on NICTD property.

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Purchasing

The Purchasing Department is responsible for providing supplies, materials and services to ensure they are available on time, in the proper quantity and place, with quality and cost consistent with the needs of the District. The Purchasing Department facilitates the processes governed by state and federal law to ensure best practices are followed.

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SSL Plan Room Site

The District posts all upcoming bids and proposals on the South Shore Line’s Plan Room. Vendors are encouraged to visit this site and create a login to automatically be notified of any upcoming bids and proposals.

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Important Information

Drug and Alcohol Requirements on Track

NICTD Capital Projects

Key Contacts

Tony Siegmund
Purchasing Manager
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 267
FAX (219) 872-5841

Michele Laney
Senior Buyer
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 262
FAX (219) 878-2406

Carrie A. Hoyt
Contract Specialist
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 210
FAX (219) 872-5841

Stephanie Modglin
Purchasing Agent
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 202
FAX (219) 872-5841

Alex Largen
Chief Clerk of Procurement
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 255
FAX (219) 872-5841

Tracy Swiderski
Storehouse Clerk
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 271
FAX (219) 878-2406

Configuration Management
Drug and Alcohol Requirements on Track

Drug and Alcohol Requirements on Track

Results of Board Awards
2020 Vendor Open House
2019 Vendor Open House
West Lake Corridor Project
NICTD Capital Projects

NICTD Capital Projects

Required Sample Forms
Bid Openings
Key Contacts

Key Contacts

Tony Siegmund
Purchasing Manager
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 267
FAX (219) 872-5841

Michele Laney
Senior Buyer
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 262
FAX (219) 878-2406

Carrie A. Hoyt
Contract Specialist
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 210
FAX (219) 872-5841

Stephanie Modglin
Purchasing Agent
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 202
FAX (219) 872-5841

Alex Largen
Chief Clerk of Procurement
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 255
FAX (219) 872-5841

Tracy Swiderski
Storehouse Clerk
Ph. (219) 874-4221, ext. 271
FAX (219) 878-2406

Contractors

Welcome Contractors! Below are brief instructions to get you started on your training to become qualified to work on South Shore Line property.

Safety Orientation for Contractors

The Support Team is always happy to answer your questions.

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Step 1

Step 1: Registering your Company

To begin, you will go to SSLcontractor.com. As the administrator of your company, you will need to select REGISTER to register your company on the website. Please make sure all of the information is filled out completely to ensure the completion of your registration.

Step 1

2. Registering your employees

Any person who will be working on or near South Shore Line property is required to complete the orientation. To register your employee, please select ADMINISTRATION>ADD NEW USERS. After successful registration, you will be directed to your USER LIST. Here you will see all registered employees, their username and password, student ID number and a link to upload their photo.

Step 1

3. Uploading photos

As this course does require a photo, each employee will need a photo uploaded to his or her user account. As the administrator, you can upload the photo by selecting ADMINISTRATION>USER LIST>UPLOAD PHOTO FOR STUDENT.

Step 1

4. Funding your account

Payment options will be listed on the DASHBOARD. If you are paying for multiple employees, please select CREDIT CARD – PURCHASE COMPANY CREDITS. These funds will be accessible by all users registered under the company account.

If you are paying for yourself only or if employees are paying for their own test, please select CREDIT CARD – PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL CREDITS. These funds will be accessible only to the person who made the payment.

Step 1

5. Complete the orientation

As the administrator, you will be responsible for giving each employee their login information. Each employee will need to log in with their own username and password, select COURSES and then select START COURSE.

Step 1

6. Viewing completions

After successful completion of the course, employee completions can be viewed by selecting ADMINISTRATION>VIEW COMPANIES COMPLETIONS. If a user needs to view their completion, they will log in with their user name and password and select TRAINING PROFILE. **Completions will fall off the list after 90 days of being expired.**

1. Registering your company
Step 1

Step 1: Registering your Company

To begin, you will go to SSLcontractor.com. As the administrator of your company, you will need to select REGISTER to register your company on the website. Please make sure all of the information is filled out completely to ensure the completion of your registration.

2. Registering your employees
Step 1

2. Registering your employees

Any person who will be working on or near South Shore Line property is required to complete the orientation. To register your employee, please select ADMINISTRATION>ADD NEW USERS. After successful registration, you will be directed to your USER LIST. Here you will see all registered employees, their username and password, student ID number and a link to upload their photo.

3. Uploading photos
Step 1

3. Uploading photos

As this course does require a photo, each employee will need a photo uploaded to his or her user account. As the administrator, you can upload the photo by selecting ADMINISTRATION>USER LIST>UPLOAD PHOTO FOR STUDENT.

4. Funding your account
Step 1

4. Funding your account

Payment options will be listed on the DASHBOARD. If you are paying for multiple employees, please select CREDIT CARD – PURCHASE COMPANY CREDITS. These funds will be accessible by all users registered under the company account.

If you are paying for yourself only or if employees are paying for their own test, please select CREDIT CARD – PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL CREDITS. These funds will be accessible only to the person who made the payment.

5. Complete the orientation
Step 1

5. Complete the orientation

As the administrator, you will be responsible for giving each employee their login information. Each employee will need to log in with their own username and password, select COURSES and then select START COURSE.

6. Viewing completions
Step 1

6. Viewing completions

After successful completion of the course, employee completions can be viewed by selecting ADMINISTRATION>VIEW COMPANIES COMPLETIONS. If a user needs to view their completion, they will log in with their user name and password and select TRAINING PROFILE. **Completions will fall off the list after 90 days of being expired.**