MAG035140874

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting sealed bids for the fabrication and delivery of structural steel exit structures at two transit stations: Girard Station and Arrott Transportation Center, as outlined in Invitation to Bid No. 23-00155-ADWC. The procurement requires contractors to design, fabricate, and deliver fully assembled steel structural components including hot-dip galvanized framing with a three-coat high-performance coating system in Sherwin Williams color SW6523 "Denim," with SEPTA responsible for final installation. Materials must comply with ASTM A992 structural steel standards, ASTM A500 Grade C galvanized tubing, ASTM F3125 Type 1 galvanized bolts, and E70 series welding electrodes, with all work meeting AISC standards and specifications. Fabricators must be AISC-Certified (Category STD) and must establish single-source responsibility for both hot-dip galvanizing and paint application, with the galvanizing facility required to have sufficient bath capacity to process roof systems without splicing and be either an American Galvanizers Association member or state DOT-approved. Contractors must submit shop assemblies in piece-marked, complete packages for delivery to Fern Rock Shop in Philadelphia with 48 hours' advance notice, provide 10 working days for SEPTA review of submittals, and provide one-year warranty against coating peeling. The bid submission deadline was August 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM, with bids to be opened publicly via Microsoft Teams, and all bid prices required to remain firm for at least ninety days from the bid opening date.

SEPTA has established set-aside requirements ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin, and all bidders must certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding contractor eligibility and Equal Employment Opportunity laws. The contract is subject to federal financial assistance provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation and is governed by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal regulations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, and the project does not appear to require integration with existing infrastructure beyond the receipt and installation procedures handled by SEPTA's internal forces. The procurement is structured as a materials-only contract with delivery on an F.O.B. basis to the specified Philadelphia location, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. Interested parties with inquiries should contact Dustin Cotton, Manager of Materials Management - Infrastructure, at dcotton@septa.org or (215) 580-3545, and any requests for modifications or clarifications must be submitted in writing at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening, with only written addenda from SEPTA effecting changes to contract documents.