Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority 40th Street Substation Build - 26-00240-ADMD
- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Diane Brown
- (215) 580-7065
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Summary
General, electrical, and mechanical construction for the 40th Street Substation.
The work includes installation, integration, coordination, testing, and commissioning of the 40th Street Substation just south-east of the trolley portal to support the dc traction power system serving the five Subway Surface Trolley Lines. Contractors will construct new manholes and underground duct banks providing 630 V dc traction power feeder connections between the existing Market Street #4 and Woodland Avenue #22 substations. Bids are due by October 15, 2026, at 11:30 am via SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS). A prebid meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 11:00 am at 3940 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, requiring reflective vests, safety toe shoes, and hard hats. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026, at 12:00 pm. The contract duration is 863 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
- Submit to
- https://proportal.septa.org
- Duration
- 28 months
- Scope location
- Philadelphia, PA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://proportal.septa.org. For questions, contact Diane Brown.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Diane Brown at (215) 580-7065. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Philadelphia, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.