Maintenance & testing of septa’s fire & intrusion alarm systems

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for maintenance and testing of fire and intrusion alarm systems throughout its five-county service territory in Southeast Pennsylvania over a five-year period, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. under Sealed Bid No. 26-00199-AAAY. SEPTA will affirmatively ensure disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal regulations.

The scope encompasses maintenance and testing of fire and intrusion alarm systems located across SEPTA's five-county operations. The contract duration is 1,825 calendar days from a notice to proceed expected November 8, 2026. Submitted bids must remain firm for at least ninety days from the bid opening date and may not be withdrawn during that time.

Bids must be submitted electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS). A virtual pre-bid meeting (attendance not mandatory) is scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted by August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to guarantee a response. No site visit is planned.

The 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 regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. SEPTA retains the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the agency's best interest.