Purchase of One (1) Medium-Duty 180 Swing Dual-Gauge Hi-Rail Loader

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting sealed bids under ITB 26-00288-ATXR for one medium-duty 180 swing dual-gauge hi-rail loader, with a pre-bid meeting on November 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams and bids due December 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The solicitation carries no set-aside or preference program. Its Title VI language requires that disadvantaged business enterprises be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination.

The loader must offer dual-gauge capability at 56.5 inches and 62.25 inches. The solicitation is subject to the Pennsylvania Steel Products Act, and bidders must comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. The procurement is funded in part by federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Bidders must submit bids electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS), and mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on the due date. Bids must remain firm for at least ninety days from the bid opening date. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Questions must be submitted by November 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM to guarantee a response. Inquiries go to Tinamarie Rintye at trintye@septa.org or (215) 580-6075.