RFP Green Line Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) Replacement Project

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting proposals for the Green Line Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) Replacement Project under RFP No. 26-00129-AMJP, with proposals due December 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST and a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at SEPTA's 3rd Floor Auditorium, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia.

The scope includes final design, furnishing, and installation of equipment to replace the existing signal system in the trolley tunnel and support new streetcar vehicle CBTC, Real-Time Vehicle Location (RTVL), Work Zone Blocks (WZB), remote Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs), Train-to-Wayside Communication (TWC), and centralized traffic control (CTC) equipment. The contract is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation, making it subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and federal non-discrimination requirements.

Proposers must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. A non-disclosure form must be completed prior to receiving RFP documents. Proposals must be submitted in two separate parts — Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal — with two copies of each plus a PDF copy of the technical proposal on thumb drive. Cost proposals will not be opened until technical evaluation is completed. Award will be made to the proposal that best satisfies the intent of the RFP and SEPTA's best interests, with SEPTA retaining the right to reject any and all proposals.

Written questions are due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST.