Request for Information – Sinkhole Remediation

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) issued a Request for Information (ROI) on May 13, 2026, regarding sinkhole remediation services on the Norriton High Speed Line (NHSL) in a karst topography area near Lane Enterprises. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform grouting work to prevent further surface subsidence of railroad tracks, building upon similar work completed in 2022. The scope of services includes surveying and laying out drill hole locations, drilling pipe into soil and rock formations, injecting grout material to stabilize subsurface conditions, movement monitoring of tracks and surrounding infrastructure, track protection from equipment damage, site cleanup and restoration, and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training for personnel with lapsed or no certifications. Key deliverables require surveying of track elevations at the beginning and end of each pumping shift to ensure track stability, as specified in Specification Section 02346 3.07 for Movement Monitoring. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the SEPTA Substation near Hughes Park, with the actual work location at coordinates 40.087987, -75.352999. The work schedule is to be determined but will occur on weekdays and potentially weekends throughout 2026. Interested contractors must contact Michael Piselli, Manager of Contract Administration, at 215-580-8364 or mpiselli@septa.org to notify SEPTA of their intention to attend the site meeting.

The ROI document does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or disadvantaged enterprise program requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not establish a specific budget range or award value in the materials provided. Notably, by participating in this ROI process, contractors unconditionally agree that SEPTA may use, modify, and publish any information or materials submitted without obligation to engage or compensate participants in any manner. This ROI does not constitute a contract award or commitment to reimburse contractors for preparation or participation costs, indicating that SEPTA is gathering information and feasibility input from the market prior to potential formal solicitation.