Silverliner-VI-RFP-Invitation-to-Propose.pdf

November 6, 2025

Dear Sir or Madam:

Subject: Request for Proposal No. 25-00300-AMJP – Silverliner VI Rail Cars

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting proposals for the Silverliner VI Rail Cars.

Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate parts, enclosed in two (2) separate packages, and identified as Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal. Cost proposals will not be opened until the technical evaluation is completed.

A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 10:00 AM. A representative of your company should be present to discuss the proposed work with representatives of SEPTA.

If you would like to call or log in for the Pre-Proposal Meeting, the information is listed below:

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Optional Shop Tours for car builders will be held on the following Dates:

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 – Please meet at 1234 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 (SEPTA Headquarters) at 09:00 AM. We will be touring the railcar shops at Wayne Junction and Roberts Yard.

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 – Please meet at Frazer Yard at 09:00AM – 32 Sproul Road, Malvern, PA 19355. We will be touring the railcar shops at Frazer and Overbrook.

Full PPE (Hardhats, Safety Vests, Boots, and Safety Glasses) will be required for these tours. Only two representatives from each car builder company are permitted to attend. Please RSVP to Michael Piselli via e-mail mpiselli@septa.org by the close-of-business (4:30 P.M.) on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.

All questions pertaining to this request for proposal must be submitted in writing to SEPTA, 1234 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, Attn: Michael Piselli, Procurement & Supply Chain Management Dept. via e-mail mpiselli@septa.org. All questions must be received no later than the close-of-business (4:30 P.M.) on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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One (1) copies of the Technical Proposal along with a PDF copy on a thumb drive and One (1) copies of the Cost Proposal along with a PDF copy on a thumb drive a r e to be submitted to SEPTA, in writing by the close of business (4:30 P.M.) on Friday, April 10th, 2026. Please direct all correspondence to:

Michael Piselli Manager, Contract Administration Procurement & Supply Chain Management 1234 Market Street, 11th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania l9l07

While only partial funding is currently available for this solicitation/RFP, SEPTA is in the process of putting together a financial package to fully fund the procurement and reflect full funding in its next Board-approved Capital Program. No award will be made or contract entered into under this solicitation until funds are available. SEPTA reserves the right to cancel this solicitation and RFP either before or after the closing date. In the event SEPTA cancels this solicitation and/or RFP, SEPTA has no obligation to reimburse any potential proposers for any costs.

CAUTION: Subsequent correspondence and follow-up documentation concerning this Request for Proposal No. 25-00300-AMJP will only be sent to proposers who have submitted written requests (via email) for the proposal documents. It is the proposer’s responsibility to assure that it has all the necessary correspondence and documents from SEPTA to properly prepare its proposal.

Any request for change, modification, addition, or deletion of any aspect of these Contract Documents must be made in writing and submitted with your technical proposal. Contract changes, modifications, additions, or deletions can be affected only by a written addendum issued by SEPTA.

Subject to SEPTA's right to reject any and all proposals and/or to negotiate separately with any firm in any manner deemed appropriate to serve its best interests, if any award is made as a result of these proposals, it will be made on the basis of the proposal which best satisfies the intent of the RFP and other factors considered in the best interests of SEPTA.

SEPTA, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 253, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, SubTitle A, Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation, in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all proposers 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 proposals 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.

Proposers will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. All proposers 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.

Oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will not be considered.

Sincerely, Michael Piselli Manager, Contract Administration Procurement & Supply Chain Management

One (1) copies of the Technical Proposal along with a PDF copy on a thumb drive and One (1) copies of the Cost Proposal along with a PDF copy on a thumb drive are to be submitted to SEPTA, in writing by the close of business (4:30 P.M.) on Friday, Apr...