Construction Management for the 30th Street West Catenary Replacement Project - Phase 1A

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants for Construction Management services on the 30th Street West Catenary Replacement Project—Phase 1A, with proposals due November 5, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on October 7, 2026 at SEPTA Headquarters in Philadelphia.

The scope encompasses comprehensive construction management, including all management and professional services required for Overhead Contact System (OCS) and Structures Replacement across Phase 1A and multiple concurrent construction packages to be performed under separate contracts. Work must be completed within 850 calendar days (29 months) from Notice to Proceed. Attendees at the October 7 pre-proposal meeting and site visit must submit names and email addresses to the Contract Administrator by 4:00 p.m. on October 6 and bring required PPE (yellow safety vest, safety boots, safety glasses, and hard hat).

SEPTA is subject to a financial assistance agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation. All proposers must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors, and Equal Employment Opportunity laws. Disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin.

Questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026, with answers issued via addendum by 4:00 p.m. on October 26. Proposals must be hand-delivered in two separate packages (Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal, each with one hard copy and one electronic copy) to Karen Cyphers, Sr. Contract Administrator, at SEPTA Headquarters, 11th Floor. Award will be made to the proposal that best satisfies the RFP intent and SEPTA's best interests. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and negotiate separately with any firm as deemed appropriate.