Traction Power Substation Rehabilitation Program – Contract 5 Broad, Loudon, Park and Castor Substations Project
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- RFP 26-00105-AJEB
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Justin Benante jbenante@septa.org (215) 580-7022
Opportunity details come from wwww.septa.org. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is requesting qualifications under a two-step procurement for traction power substation rehabilitation covering the Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor substations, with RFQ proposals due July 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM, pre-qualification meeting June 10, 2026 via Microsoft Teams at 9:00 AM, and mandatory site visits June 11–12, 2026. Step One is a technical qualification phase evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis; only pre-qualified firms will receive Step Two sealed-bid documents and be eligible to submit pricing.
SEPTA will afford disadvantaged business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination and encourages but does not mandate DBE subcontracting participation. While no specific DBE goal is established, contractors are encouraged to provide opportunities to small businesses including DBEs in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 26.39 and 26.51.
The scope encompasses completing final design (from 50% specifications and drawings) and construction of traction power substation upgrades including replacement of 13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifier systems, transformers, station batteries, protective relays, SCADA systems, lighting, and fire protection systems. Environmental work includes asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. The contractor must perform at least 20% of work with its own forces. Work must be completed within 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
RFQ proposals must include SF 330 (architect-engineer qualifications), evidence of DBE participation, comprehensive team qualifications (project manager, design manager, traction power integrator/lead engineer, site superintendent, safety officer, QA/QC manager, environmental specialist, communications specialist), relevant project experience from the past ten years, detailed CPM schedules, project approach addressing staging to minimize impacts to revenue service, and three years of audited financial statements plus letters of commitment from bonding and insurance companies.
Evaluation criteria in descending order of importance are team qualifications and project management, experience, understanding of schedule and time constraints, project approach, and financial/project surety. Questions are due by 12:00 PM June 24, 2026 to jbenante@septa.org. Site visits are required at Loudon and Park substations on June 11 and Broad and Castor substations on June 12, with FR clothing, hard hats, work boots, safety glasses, and safety vests required. Bids must include 5% bid security and 100% performance and labor/material payment bonds. All steel products must comply with Pennsylvania's Steel Products Procurement Act and federal Buy America requirements. Bids remain firm for 90 days from opening. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on combined pricing across four parts organized by construction trade.
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Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions across basement, first floor, mezzanine, and roof levels while maintaining continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation. Contract duration is 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with contractor performing at least 20% of work with its own forces.
Update #7 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions with phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels (basement, first floor, mezzanine, and roof) while maintaining continuous traction power service.
Update #6 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions and must maintain continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels. Contract duration is 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with contractor performing at least 20% of work with its own forces. Project includes four substations: Broad Street (1327 Mt. Vernon Street, 19123), Loudon (1410 W. Loudon Street, 19141), Park (2440 N Park, 19132), and Castor (8365 Castor Avenue, 19152).
Update #5 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental and safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions and must maintain continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels. Contract duration is 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with contractor performing at least 20% of work with its own forces.
Update #4 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions and must maintain continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels (basement, first floor, mezzanine, and roof). Contract duration is 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with contractor performing at least 20% of work with its own forces.
Update #3 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions and must maintain continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels. Contract duration is 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with contractor performing at least 20% of work with its own forces.
Update #2 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions and must maintain continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels. Contract duration is 2,035 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Update #1 ·
Two-step federal construction procurement for final design and rehabilitation of four traction power substations (Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor) along SEPTA's Broad-Ridge Spur Subway/Elevated Trains line. Project includes completing final design from existing 50% specifications, replacement of all electrical equipment (13.2kV and 12kV switchgear, DC rectifiers rated 750VDC and 600VDC, transformers, protective relays, batteries), structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control buildings, HVAC improvements, fire suppression and alarm systems, SCADA systems integration, electrical distribution and communications infrastructure, as well as environmental/safety improvements including asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, and PCB surveys. Work spans 20 construction divisions and must maintain continuous traction power service during phased rehabilitation across multiple building levels (basement, first floor, mezzanine, and roof).
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