Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority - Construction of the Chinatown Station ADA Improvement Project REBID - Bid No. 26-00160-AKQC (2026)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityPublic Authority · Philadelphia, PA- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Karen Cyphers
- (215) 580-7000
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is seeking sealed bids for the construction of ADA improvements at the Chinatown Station under Bid No. 26-00160-AKQC. The work encompasses multiple prime contracts for general construction, mechanical, and electrical trades including two new accessible elevators, a new accessible headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing mitigation, civil plaza improvements, landscaping, a new addressable fire alarm system, and ductless split systems. The contract duration is 720 calendar days (24 months) from the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) website until October 30, 2026, at 10:00 am. Bidders must comply with Buy America Act, DBE participation, and Executive Order 12549.
Two (2) new accessible elevators, New accessible headhouse, New staircases, Back of house spaces, Restrooms, Structural repairs, Waterproofing mitigation, Emergency egress headhouse renovations, New accessible doors, Louvers, Walls, Column surrounds, Street level improvements, Plaza improvements, Landscaping, Mechanical equipment, Exhaust fan, MOD, Electric unit heaters, Ductless split systems, New accessible fire alarm system
Price
SUMMARY
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is seeking sealed bids for the construction of ADA improvements at the Chinatown Station under Bid No. 26-00160-AKQC. The work encompasses multiple prime contracts for general construction, mechanical, and electrical trades including two new accessible elevators, a new accessible headhouse, structural repairs, waterproofing mitigation, civil plaza improvements, landscaping, a new addressable fire alarm system, and ductless split systems.
The contract duration is 720 calendar days (24 months) from the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) website until October 30, 2026, at 10:00 am. Bidders must comply with Buy America Act, DBE participation, and Executive Order 12549.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
21- Two (2) new accessible elevators
- New accessible headhouse
- New staircases
- Back of house spaces
- Restrooms
- Structural repairs
- Waterproofing mitigation
- Emergency egress headhouse renovations
- New accessible doors
- Louvers
- Walls
- Column surrounds
- Street level improvements
- Plaza improvements
- Landscaping
- Mechanical equipment
- Exhaust fan
- MOD
- Electric unit heaters
- Ductless split systems
- New accessible fire alarm system
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Addenda Bid Form
- Insurance
- Bonds
- Permits
- W-9
- References
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Submit to
- SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS)
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Philadelphia, PA
Questions about this RFP
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 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS). For questions, contact Karen Cyphers.
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 Karen Cyphers at (215) 580-7000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Two (2) new accessible elevators, New accessible headhouse, New staircases, Back of house spaces, Restrooms, Structural repairs, Waterproofing mitigation, Emergency egress headhouse renovations, New accessible doors, Louvers, Walls, Column surrounds, Street level improvements, Plaza improvements, La. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority?
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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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Addenda Bid Form, insurance, bonds, permits, W-9, references, non-collusion affidavit. Review the full document from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority for the complete list.
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.