L-Line (Market Frankford Subway Elevated or “MFSE”) Automated Train Control (ATC) Replacement Project

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) issued Request for Proposal No. 26-00044-ARIB for the L-Line (Market Frankford Subway Elevated or "MFSE") Automated Train Control (ATC) Replacement Project. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to complete final design, furnish, and install equipment to replace the existing signal system while supporting new M5 vehicle capabilities including Automatic Train Control, Automatic Train Operation, Real-Time Vehicle Location, Work Zone Blocks, remote Temporary Speed Restrictions, Train-to-Wayside Communication, and new Centralized Traffic Control Equipment. Key evaluation criteria include technical proposal quality and cost competitiveness, with cost proposals remaining sealed until technical evaluation is completed. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am at SEPTA's 3rd Floor Auditorium located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and complete proposals are due by 3:00 pm EST on Thursday, August 27, 2026, submitted in two separate parts: two copies of the Technical Proposal plus a PDF on thumb drive, and two copies of the Cost Proposal. Interested parties must submit written requests to SEPTA's Procurement and Supply Chain Department and complete a non-disclosure form prior to receiving RFP documents; all correspondence should be directed to Racquel Burden, Senior Contract Administrator, at rburden@septa.org.

SEPTA will ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and affords disadvantaged business enterprises full opportunity to submit proposals without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin. The selected consultant must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549. Any contract awarded from this solicitation is subject to a financial assistance contract between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation, establishing federal oversight and compliance requirements. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation, though the project requires integration with the existing M5 vehicle fleet infrastructure. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value in the available materials, though procurement size and scope suggest a substantial infrastructure project. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to negotiate separately with any firm as deemed appropriate to serve its best interests.