Drive Unit Damper

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-00119-ARZV for the procurement of 100 drive unit dampers required for general maintenance and running repairs of the New Flyer bus fleet over a 12-month period. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) by Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams video conference. All written inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening (by May 27th, 2025) and directed to Regina Vianale at rvianale@septa.org or (215) 580-7728. The contract duration is 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and submitted bids must remain firm for a minimum of 90 days from the bid opening date. Bidders must comply with the Pennsylvania Steel Products Act and account for this requirement in their pricing. This procurement is funded through federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation and must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids determined not to be in its best interest. The solicitation includes requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises to have full opportunity to submit competitive bids without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin. All contractors must certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the contract covers the supply of 100 damper units over the contract period. Bidders should be aware that the procurement is subject to federal requirements due to Department of Transportation funding and must maintain compliance with all civil rights and equal employment opportunity provisions throughout the contract term.