Purchase of Three (3) Catenary Maintenance Cars (CMC)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of three catenary maintenance cars under ITB Sealed Bid No. 26-00130-ATWP, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. This procurement is subject to the Steel Products Procurement Act of 1978 — bidders must comply with the Act and account for it in their bids.

The procurement is also subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, requiring full opportunity for disadvantaged business enterprises to bid without discrimination. SEPTA has entered into a financial assistance contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors.

Questions must be submitted in writing to Timothy Porter at twporter@septa.org or (215) 580-3195 by close of business June 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to guarantee a response. Any inquiries, change requests, modifications, or clarifications must be submitted at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening. Only electronic bids submitted through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) will be accepted; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Submitted bids must remain firm for at least ninety days from the bid opening date. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in its best interest.