Emergency flash butt welding- blanket

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for emergency response flash butt welding services on a blanket contract basis under ITB 26-00230-ADMD, with bids due electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System by August 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM. The solicitation is subject to the PA Steel Products Act and Buy America Act compliance requirements, which are decision-flipping constraints.

The scope encompasses flash butt welding performed on 100 RE, 115 RE, 132 RE, and 136 RE rail. The contract term is 730 calendar days from notice to proceed. All bids must remain firm for at least 90 days from opening and may not be withdrawn during that period. Electronic submission through ePS is mandatory; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected.

SEPTA will ensure disadvantaged business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Department of Transportation nondiscrimination regulations. Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. Any resulting contract will be subject to a financial assistance contract between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM via email to dbrown@septa.org. Requests for changes or clarifications must be submitted in writing at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams at the time of opening.