Emergency Response Flash Butt Welding – Blanket

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for emergency response flash butt welding services under a blanket contract (ITB 26-00153-ADMD), with bids due July 21, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. and questions due July 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The contract is subject to the Pennsylvania Steel Products Act and the Buy America Act, which must be factored into pricing.

The scope encompasses flash butt welding on multiple rail types: 100 RE, 115 RE, 132 RE, 136 RE, and 150CR. The contract runs for 730 calendar days from notice to proceed, with bid prices firm for at least 90 days from opening.

SEPTA will affirmatively ensure disadvantaged business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. The procurement is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Bids must be submitted electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS); mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened publicly via Microsoft Teams on July 21. Questions should be directed to Diane Brown at dbrown@septa.org. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids as determined to be in its best interest. The contract is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation.