Addendum-6-Contract-5-Substations-Step-1-7-6-26.pdf

Addendum No. 6 is a formal modification issued by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for Sealed Bid No. 26-00105-AJEB concerning the Traction Power Substation Rehabilitation Program – Contract 5 covering Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor Substations. The addendum, dated July 6, 2026, changes the proposal due date from Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders must acknowledge this addendum by inserting the date on Attachment 4: Addendum Acknowledgement Sheet within their bid package, as failure to do so may render the proposal non-responsive. The addendum indicates no changes to specifications, drawings, or attachments. All inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to Justin Benante, Sr. Contract Administrator in the Procurement & Supply Chain Management Department, at (215) 580-7022.

This addendum provides bidders with an additional 28 days to prepare their proposals for the two-step procurement process involving final design and construction rehabilitation of four traction power substations along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. The project encompasses replacement of electrical equipment including 13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers, transformers, protective relays, batteries, SCADA systems, fire protection systems, and environmental remediation work including asbestos removal and lead paint abatement, with a contract duration of 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide 5% bid security and 100% performance and payment bonds, maintain their bids for 90 days from opening, and perform at least 20% of work with their own forces, while complying with Pennsylvania's Steel Products Procurement Act and federal Buy America requirements.