Spring septa spec s-3866-5 DWG b-5256-e

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for Primary Springs (SEPTA Spec S-3866-5) for M4 fleet vehicles under ITB 26-00211-ARQH, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) only; mailed or hand-delivered submissions will be rejected. All questions must be submitted by September 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to guarantee a response. Requests for changes or clarifications must be made in writing at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening.

The procurement is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal regulations. SEPTA affirms that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin. All contractors must comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors.

Bid prices must remain firm for at least 90 days from the bid opening date. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interest of the Authority. Any resulting contract will be subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Direct inquiries to Rose Huddell, Rail Procurement Officer, at rhuddell@septa.org or (215) 580-8147.