ITB-Berridge-Depot-Frame-Repair.pdf

Dear Sir/Madam: July 10, 2026

Subject: Sealed Bid No. 26-00181-AJEB– BERRIDGE DEPOT FRAME REPAIR MACHINE

REPLACEMENT

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") will accept Sealed Bids through its Electronic Procurement System (ePS) website for BERRIDGE DEPOT FRAME REPAIR MACHINE REPLACEMENT (hereinafter called (“the Work) as outlined in the Contract Documents until Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at which time the bids will be made public and read aloud.

The contract duration is (11) calendar days from the notice to proceed.

The Work includes but is not limited to: BERRIDGE DEPOT FRAME REPAIR MACHINE REPLACEMENT

All questions must be submitted by Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 12PM to be guaranteed an answer.

If you would like to call or log in for the Bid Opening meeting, the information is listed below:

Bid Opening Meeting Information:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/246412364791303?p=0vcgCE9sBSnC6SAeLI Meeting ID: 246 412 364 791 303 Passcode: DC9Lq2Nz

Dial in by phone +1 312-593-1554,,57993345# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 579 933 45#

Any inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to Justin Benante of the Procurement, Supply Chain Division at jbenante@septa.org or (215) 580-7022. 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 not 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Each bid submitted shall remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the Bid Opening and may not be withdrawn in whole or in part during that time.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.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/246412364791303?p=0vcgCE9sBSnC6SAeLI tel:+13125931554,,57993345 https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/51dae8bb-f5f0-41b5-8d2d-29b1d26ba29b?id=57993345 mailto:jbenante@septa.org

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.

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, Justin Benante

Justin Benante Senior Contract Administrator Procurement & Supply Chain Management