DJC192020035-ITB-Letter.pdf

September 1, 2026

Dear Sir or Madam:

Subject: Sealed Bid No. 26-00221-AKQC - Tower Inspections and Repairs on SEPTA Owned and Leased Towers Project

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") will accept Sealed Bids through its Electronic Procurement System (“ePS”) website for Tower Inspections and Repairs on

SEPTA Owned and Leased Towers Project (hereinafter called (“the Work”) as outlined in the

Contract Documents until Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:00 am ET, at which time the bids will be made public and read aloud.

The contract duration is 1,095 calendar days (3 years) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The Work includes but is not limited to: Towers shall be inspected for mechanical/structural soundness and to ensure that they remain in compliance with FCC and FAA requirements and are to be inspected once annually. Contractor is to advise if any repairs are needed on the towers via an inspection report which include photos, a description of the physical condition of the towers, all lighting and markings, and any work the inspector advises to be done. If it is advised that work is needed on a tower, Contractor shall itemize each task with cost of material and labor for each tower site. Contractor must have at least five (5) years’ experience in the inspection and repair of the types of towers contained in this Contract.

All questions must be submitted, via email, to the Contract Administrator no later than

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET to be guaranteed an answer.

No site visit has been established for this project.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am

ET. A representative of your company should join to discuss the proposed work with representatives of SEPTA.

Pre-Bid Meeting Information:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/295594844962486?p=ysJm5kMLM6CskQiXIA

Meeting ID: 295 594 844 962 486

Passcode: Za6mE94f https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/295594844962486?p=ysJm5kMLM6CskQiXIA

Or call in (audio only)

1-312-593-1554 - United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 282 490 387#

Bid Opening Information:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/262928708669863?p=djvvYEijOtgfuAU7Qg

Meeting ID: 262 928 708 669 863

Passcode: oF6Sb2bD

Or call in (audio only)

1-312-593-1554 - United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 774 553 32#

Any inquiries regarding this bid and any request for change, modification, or clarification of any aspect of these Contract Documents must be made in writing, via email, the Contract Administrator at least eight (8) calendar days prior to the bid opening in order to be taken into consideration.

Any inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to Karen Cyphers of the Procurement, Supply

Chain and DBE Division at kcyphers@septa.org. A change, modification, or clarification to the

Contract Documents can only by affected by a written Addendum issued by SEPTA via our ePS.

All bids must be submitted through SEPTA’s Electronic Procurement System (“ePS”). Mailed or hand delivered bids will be rejected. The Bid will be opened electronically on the scheduled

Opening Date/Time, and will be secure and unreadable by SEPTA until that time. Attendance at the Bid Opening Meeting is Non-mandatory.

No bid will be opened and considered that is submitted later than the time specified.

SEPTA retains the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interest of SEPTA.

Each bid submitted shall remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the Bid Opening and may not be withdrawn in whole or in part during that time. By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that the bid price is held firm for that time and any extension thereof.

SEPTA, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, and Title 49,Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the

Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/262928708669863?p=djvvYEijOtgfuAU7Qg

Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

All bidders will be required to certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 (ineligible contractors).

Any contract issued as result of this solicitation is subject to a financial assistance contract between

SEPTA and U.S. Department of Transportation.

Sincerely, Karen Cyphers Karen Cyphers

Sr. Contract Administrator

Procurement & Supply Chain Management