Series Frequency Converters

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for solid-state frequency converters under ITB 26-00200-AJQL, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS). Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to James Lauer at jlauer@septa.org or (215) 580-7825; written inquiries requesting changes or clarifications must be submitted at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams on the due date. Only electronic submissions through ePS are accepted; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Each bid must remain firm for a minimum of 90 days from bid opening.

The contract is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. All bidders must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and DOT nondiscrimination requirements. Disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin. All bidders must certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors.

SEPTA retains the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in its best interest. The source does not specify contract value, contract term, incumbent, or detailed technical specifications for the frequency converters.