Groundskeeping and Landscaping Maintenance Services for SEPTA’s Regional Rail Division Project

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for groundskeeping and landscaping maintenance services at Regional Rail Division facilities across West Trenton, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, with bids due November 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System.

The scope encompasses landscaping and grounds keeping services and special assignments at outlying Regional Railroad Stations and Facilities, with the contractor responsible for maintaining stations and facilities in first-class condition. All bids must be submitted electronically; mailed or hand-delivered submissions will be rejected.

The contract term is 1,095 calendar days (three years) from the Notice to Proceed. Bid prices must remain firm for at least 90 days from the date of bid opening. SEPTA retains the right to reject any and all bids.

The solicitation is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations regarding nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs. Disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, color, or national origin. Any resulting contract is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held October 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. No site visit has been scheduled. Written inquiries must be submitted by email to Contract Administrator Karen Cyphers (kcyphers@septa.org / 215-580-7636) no later than November 2, 2026 at close of business.