Construction of 30th Street West Catenary Replacement Project – Phase 1A (General Contractor ONLY)

SEPTA is soliciting sealed bids from general contractors only for Phase 1A of the 30th Street West Catenary Replacement Project in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and a site visit at 10:30 a.m. Under Sealed Bid No. 26-00280-AKQC, bids are due through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) by December 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is a federally assisted construction contract, subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The scope is Overhead Contact System and structures work at Powelton Yard, including installation of 203 caisson-type catenary foundations (+/-5%) and 54 caisson-type down guy foundations. Future phases include foundation demolition, catenary structure removal and installation, restringing, retaining walls, wing walls, selective fill for track expansion, and potential tunnel repairs. Project limits run from the eastern end of 30th Street Station westerly through Powelton Yard to the limits of the 2007 SEPTA-Amtrak lease, covering four SEPTA revenue operating tracks and seventeen yard tracks. SEPTA ET forces will perform all OCS wire work. Site visit attendees must wear yellow safety vests, safety boots, safety glasses, and hard hats. Contractors must comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. SEPTA states that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The contract duration is 850 calendar days (29 months) from Notice to Proceed. Questions are due to the Contract Administrator by November 17, 2026, with answers issued by addendum by November 24, 2026. Bids must remain firm for at least 90 days from bid opening and may not be withdrawn during that period.