Construction of the Chinatown ADA Improvement Project Rebid
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-00160-AKQC
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Karen Cyphers kcyphers@septa.org (215) 580-7636
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About this opportunity
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for construction of ADA accessibility improvements at Chinatown Station under Sealed Bid No. 26-00160-AKQC, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and requires compliance with nondiscrimination provisions ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids.
The scope encompasses two new accessible elevators within a new headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing systems, accessible renovations to emergency egress headhouses, accessible doors and walls, street-level improvements, and civil work for plaza improvements and landscaping. Work is executed through multiple prime contracts: a General Contractor for structural and construction work, a Mechanical Contractor for HVAC and plumbing systems, and an Electrical Contractor for a new addressable fire alarm system. The contract duration is 1,004 calendar days (33.5 months) from Notice to Proceed. Work is performed at Chinatown Station, 8th and Race Streets, Philadelphia.
The project is subject to the Buy America Act. Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. Any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, bonds, permits, and services necessary to complete their respective scopes.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory site visit will be held July 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Chinatown Station. Questions are due July 7, 2026, with answers provided by July 13, 2026. Submitted bids must remain firm for at least 90 days from bid opening and may not be withdrawn during that period.
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Construction of ADA accessibility improvements at Chinatown Station including two new accessible elevators within a new headhouse, structural repairs and waterproofing systems for concrete and steel elements, accessible renovations to emergency egress headhouses, accessible doors, louvers, walls and column surrounds, street-level accessible improvements, and civil work for plaza improvements, landscaping and utility coordination. Work executed through multiple prime contracts: General Contractor (elevators, headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing, civil work), Mechanical Contractor (HVAC systems, ductless split systems, exhaust fans, plumbing, fire protection), and Electrical Contractor (new addressable fire alarm system with elevator capture and control operations). Station will be closed to passengers during construction with trains bypassing the station.
Update #3 ·
Construction of ADA accessibility improvements at Chinatown Station including two new accessible elevators within a new headhouse, structural repairs and waterproofing systems for concrete and steel elements, accessible renovations to emergency egress headhouses, accessible doors, louvers, walls and column surrounds, street-level accessible improvements, and civil work for plaza improvements, landscaping and utility coordination. Work executed through multiple prime contracts: General Contractor (elevators, headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing, civil work), Mechanical Contractor (HVAC systems, ductless split systems, exhaust fans, plumbing, fire protection), and Electrical Contractor (new addressable fire alarm system with elevator capture and control operations).
Update #2 ·
Construction of ADA accessibility improvements at Chinatown Station including two new accessible elevators within a new headhouse, structural repairs and waterproofing systems, accessible renovations to emergency egress headhouses, accessible doors, louvers, walls and column surrounds, street-level accessible improvements, and civil work for plaza improvements, landscaping and utility coordination. Work executed through multiple prime contracts: General Contractor (elevators, headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing, civil work), Mechanical Contractor (HVAC systems, ductless split systems, exhaust fans, plumbing, fire protection), and Electrical Contractor (new addressable fire alarm system with elevator capture and control operations).
Update #1 ·
Construction of ADA accessibility improvements at the Chinatown Station including two new accessible elevators within a new headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing systems, accessible renovations to emergency egress headhouses, accessible doors and walls, street-level improvements, and civil work for plaza improvements and landscaping. Work will be executed through multiple prime contracts including General Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, and Electrical Contractor scopes.
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