RR trash and debris row & emergency exit cleaning, 3 year service contract

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is issuing Sealed Bid No. 25-00283-ATWP for a three-year service contract to provide railroad trash and debris row and emergency exit cleaning services. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process, with sealed bids required to be submitted electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) by Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at which time bids will be opened publicly via Microsoft Teams. All questions and inquiries must be submitted by close of business on Monday, November 3, 2025, directed to Timothy Porter at twporter@septa.org or (215) 580-3195. Submitted bids must remain firm for a minimum of ninety days from the bid opening date and cannot be withdrawn during that period. The contract is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Federal Department of Transportation regulations, and SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids at its discretion.

All bidders must comply with the Steel Products Procurement Act of 1978, applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations, and must certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. The contract includes a set-aside provision requiring that disadvantaged business enterprises be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin. The contract is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The ITB documentation does not specify the incumbent vendor, current contract values, award budget ranges, or any required integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. Attendance at the bid opening is not mandatory, and mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected.