Silverliner VI Rail Cars
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- Solicitation number
- 25-00300-AMJP
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Michael Piselli mpiselli@septa.org (215) 580-8364
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About this opportunity
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with five additional option orders for up to 92 additional cars. This comprehensive procurement requires complete rail car design, manufacturing, testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, warranty provisions, and full compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and Buy America requirements. The vehicles must be electric multiple unit (EMU) cars configured as semi-permanently coupled married pairs with both A-car and B-car featuring full-width operator cabs, designed for a 40-year service life, and capable of operating in environmental conditions ranging from -15°F to 120°F. Technical specifications mandate maximum dimensions of 85 feet 1.5 inches in length by 10 feet 6 inches in width, target empty weight not exceeding 145,000 pounds per car, net energy usage not exceeding 7.3 kWh per mile per married pair, and operation on 11,500-volt catenary systems compatible with existing Silverliner V cars. Deliverables include propulsion systems, HVAC, doors, battery systems (90-minute battery operation), safety certification, reliability requirements (specified Mean Distance Between Failures, Mean Distance Between Delays, and Mean Time to Repair metrics), electromagnetic compatibility compliance, comprehensive documentation, and integration with SEPTA's Vehicle Management Information System (VMIS) and Ansaldo positive train control (PTC) system. The base order requires delivery from 2030-2033 with pilot car delivery 42 months from Notice to Proceed, and option orders for delivery in 2034-2035. The RFP was posted May 18, 2026, with the most recent proposal due date extended to August 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with questions due by July 17, 2026. A virtual pre-proposal meeting occurred November 18, 2025, and optional shop tours were available in December 2025. Award will be based on a "best value" evaluation considering technical approach, relevant experience and past performance, program management and manufacturing approach, and price, with neither price nor technical factors being solely determinative.
This procurement is subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding requirements including Buy America provisions requiring 70% domestic content with final assembly in the United States, and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act compliance requiring 75% U.S. steel content. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is required as outlined in 49 CFR Part 26, and proposers must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All proposers must submit a Transit Vehicle Manufacturers Certificate and comply with Executive Order 12549 certification requirements. The successful contractor must provide performance bonds ranging from 10% to 25% of the contract sum during different project phases, a maintenance bond of 5% for the warranty period, and comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $5 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence, professional liability of $25 million, and umbrella/excess liability of $100 million. The successful proposer must integrate with SEPTA's existing infrastructure including the Vehicle Management Information System (VMIS), Ansaldo Signaling Technology signaling/PTC system, and ensure compatibility with existing Silverliner V cars for rescue operations. Warranty periods range from three to fifteen years depending on components, with carbody and truck frame/bolster warranted for fifteen years. While the specific contract value is not disclosed in the procurement documents, liquidated damages provisions include daily damages ranging from $100 to $7,722 depending on violations, with a liquidated damages cap of 10% of the contract sum, and an economic price adjustment mechanism allows for escalation or de-escalation of up to 20% of the base price based on the Producer Price Index published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Update #8 · Latest ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with five additional option orders for up to 92 additional cars (46 married pairs). The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, pilot car delivery (first 3 married pairs/6 cars within 42 months from Notice to Proceed), testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, special tools, and warranty provisions (3-15 years depending on components). Technical specifications require: maximum dimensions of 85 feet 1.5 inches length by 10 feet 6 inches width; target empty weight not exceeding 145,000 pounds per car; net energy usage not exceeding 7.3 kWh per mile per married pair; operation on 11,500-volt catenary systems; 40-year design life with annual average mileage of 61,000 miles per car; environmental operation range of -15F to 120F; pantograph interchangeability with existing Silverliner V cars; 90-minute battery operation capability; and integration with SEPTA's Vehicle Management Information System (VMIS) and Ansaldo positive train control (PTC) system. Procurement subject to FTA funding, Buy America requirements (70% domestic content with final assembly in US), and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act (75% U.S. steel content). Award based on best value evaluation considering technical approach, experience, program management, and price.
Update #7 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with five additional option orders for up to 92 additional cars (46 married pairs). The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, pilot car delivery (42 months from Notice to Proceed), testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, special tools, warranty provisions (3-15 years depending on components), and full compliance with FRA regulations, Buy America requirements (70% domestic content with final assembly in US), and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act (75% U.S. steel content). Technical specifications include: maximum dimensions of 85 feet 1.5 inches length by 10 feet 6 inches width; target empty weight not exceeding 145,000 pounds per car; net energy usage not exceeding 7.3 kWh per mile per married pair; operation on 11,500-volt catenary systems; 40-year design life; annual average mileage of 61,000 miles per car; environmental operation range of -15°F to 120°F; pantograph interchangeability with existing Silverliner V cars; 90-minute battery operation capability; and integration with SEPTA's Vehicle Management Information System (VMIS) and Ansaldo positive train control (PTC) system.
Update #6 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with four option orders for up to 92 additional cars (46 married pairs). The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, pilot car delivery, testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, special tools, warranty provisions, and full compliance with FRA regulations, Buy America requirements (70% domestic content with final assembly in US), and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act (75% U.S. steel). Technical specifications include: maximum dimensions of 85 feet 1.5 inches length by 10 feet 6 inches width; target empty weight not exceeding 145,000 pounds per car; net energy usage not exceeding 7.3 kWh per mile per married pair; operation on 11,500-volt catenary systems; 40-year design life with annual average mileage of 61,000 miles per car; environmental operation range of -15°F to 120°F; pantograph interchangeability with existing Silverliner V cars; 90-minute battery operation capability; and integration with SEPTA's Vehicle Management Information System (VMIS) and Ansaldo positive train control (PTC) system.
Update #5 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with five additional option orders for up to 92 additional cars (46 married pairs). The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, pilot car delivery (first 3 married pairs/6 cars within 42 months from Notice to Proceed), testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, special tools, and warranty provisions (3-15 years depending on components). Technical specifications require: maximum dimensions of 85 feet 1.5 inches length by 10 feet 6 inches width; target empty weight not exceeding 145,000 pounds per car; net energy usage not exceeding 7.3 kWh per mile per married pair; operation on 11,500-volt catenary systems; 40-year design life with annual average mileage of 61,000 miles per car; environmental operation range of -15°F to 120°F; pantograph interchangeability with existing Silverliner V cars; 90-minute battery operation capability; and integration with SEPTA's Vehicle Management Information System (VMIS) and Ansaldo positive train control (PTC) system. Full compliance required with FRA regulations, Buy America requirements (70% domestic content with final assembly in United States), and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act (75% U.S. steel content). Base order delivery schedule: 2030-2033; option orders delivery: 2034-2035.
Update #4 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for SEPTA commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with five additional option orders for up to 92 additional cars (46 married pairs). The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, pilot car delivery, testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, special tools, warranty provisions, and full compliance with FRA regulations, Buy America requirements (70% domestic content with final assembly in US), and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act (75% U.S. steel). Technical specifications cover propulsion systems, HVAC, doors, battery systems, safety certification, reliability requirements, pantograph interchangeability with Silverliner V, and interface with SEPTA's existing infrastructure including PTC systems.
Update #3 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Rail Cars (117 married pairs) for SEPTA commuter railroad service on SEPTA's Railroad Division and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and Harrisburg Line, with five additional option orders for up to 92 additional cars (46 married pairs). The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, warranty provisions, and compliance with FRA regulations and Buy America requirements. Technical specifications cover propulsion systems, HVAC, doors, battery systems, safety certification, reliability requirements, and interface with SEPTA's existing infrastructure including PTC systems.
Update #2 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of 234 Silverliner VI Rail Cars (117 married pairs) with five option orders for an additional 92 cars (46 married pairs) for SEPTA commuter railroad service. The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, pilot car delivery, testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, special tools, warranty provisions, and compliance with FRA regulations, Buy America requirements (70% domestic content), and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act (75% U.S. steel) requirements. Technical specifications cover propulsion systems, HVAC, doors, battery systems, pantograph interchangeability with Silverliner V, safety certification, reliability requirements, and interface with SEPTA's existing infrastructure including PTC systems.
Update #1 ·
Request for Proposal for the procurement of Silverliner VI Rail Cars for SEPTA commuter railroad service. The procurement includes complete rail car design, manufacturing, testing, training materials, maintenance manuals, spare parts, warranty provisions, and compliance with FRA regulations and Buy America requirements. Technical specifications cover propulsion systems, HVAC, doors, battery systems, safety certification, reliability requirements, and interface with SEPTA's existing infrastructure including PTC systems. Clarifications on technical specifications, compliance requirements, and contractual terms include pantograph interchangeability with existing Silverliner V cars, Buy America requirements, Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act compliance, and various insurance and liability provisions.
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