Southern Bus Depot New Fall Arrest System Installation

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for installation of a new fall arrest system at the Southern Bus Depot, 1940 Johnston Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under Invitation to Bid No. 26-00217-AVZH, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., followed by an optional site visit at the depot on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

SEPTA will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and will not discriminate based on race, sex, color, or national origin. Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors.

The scope comprises fall arrest system installation at a fixed facility location. Technical specifications are not detailed in the available ITB summary. Inquiries must be directed to Vinh Huynh of the Procurement & Supply Chain Management Department at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening. All submissions must be made electronically through the EPS portal; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Submitted bids must remain firm for at least ninety days from the bid opening date and may not be withdrawn during that period. Any resulting contract is subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.