Trolley Wire Suspension Hardware

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is issuing Sealed Bid No. 25-00081-AJQL, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the supply and delivery of Trolley Wire Suspension Hardware. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide the necessary hardware components required for SEPTA's trolley wire suspension systems. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) no later than Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at which time bids will be opened electronically and read aloud during a Microsoft Teams meeting. All written questions and inquiries regarding modifications or clarifications must be submitted to James Lauer at jlauer@septa.org or (215) 580-7825 by close of business Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a minimum of eight calendar days required before bid opening. Only electronic submissions through ePS will be accepted; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Submitted bids must remain firm for at least ninety days from the bid opening date. Evaluation criteria include compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, quality of proposed materials, and pricing competitiveness.

This procurement is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ensures that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, sex, color, or national origin. All bidders must comply with the Pennsylvania Steel Products Act and the Buy America Act, and these regulatory requirements must be accounted for in submitted bids. Bidders must also demonstrate compliance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 regarding ineligible contractors. Any resulting contract will be subject to a financial assistance agreement between SEPTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The procurement document does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing infrastructure requirements, or award value range. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in its best interest.