Tower Inspection and Repairs

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting sealed bids for tower inspections and repairs on SEPTA-owned and leased towers under ITB 26-00221-AKQC, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS). This is a federally funded contract subject to a financial assistance agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation; SEPTA is affirmatively ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Bidders must have at least five years of experience inspecting and repairing the types of towers specified in the contract. The scope includes annual inspections for mechanical and structural soundness and compliance with FCC and FAA requirements, with contractors required to deliver inspection reports containing photographs, physical condition descriptions, lighting and markings assessments, and itemized cost estimates for repairs including materials and labor.

The contract term is 1,095 calendar days (three years) from Notice to Proceed. Only electronic bids submitted through ePS will be accepted; mailed or hand-delivered bids are rejected. Bid prices must remain firm for at least 90 days from the bid opening date.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due by September 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET to Contract Administrator Karen Cyphers at kcyphers@septa.org. Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors.