Dear Sir/Madam:
March 23, 2026
Subject: Sealed Bid No. 26-00037-ARIB – West Trenton Bridge Fall Arrest Installation
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") will accept Sealed Bids through its Electronic
Procurement System (ePS) website West Trenton Bridge Fall Arrest Installation (hereinafter called (“the Work)
as outlined in the Contract Documents until Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 am, at which time the bids will be
made public and read aloud.
The contract duration is 75 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
The “Work includes but is not limited to: the design, supply and installation of a modular overhead Fall Arrest
Safety Systems.
A pre-bid/site visit meeting (attendance not mandatory) will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 am. A
representative of your company should join to discuss the proposed work with representatives of SEPTA.
If you would like to call or log in for the Prebid Meeting or Bid Opening, the information is listed below:
Prebid Meeting Information:
Location of the Meeting: 11 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, NJ 08628.
PPE Requirements: Hard Hats: Properly fitted ANSI Z89.1, Class E hard hats to be worn to protect against head
injuries.
Safety Glasses: ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses or goggles are essential to safeguard the eyes from potential hazards.
Safety Vests: System Safety Approved High-visibility ANSI 107-2004, Class 2, Level 2, Arc/Flame Resistant
safety vests must be worn to enhance visibility and ensure recognition by fellow workers and oncoming traffic.
(lime green vests)
Safety Shoes: Over the ankle, steel or composite toe, with a defined heel meeting the requirements of ANSI Z41.
Bid Opening Information:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22686462893827?p=d7I16l5A1KDA78TuxQ
Meeting ID: 226 864 628 938 27
Passcode: zU3TY7hV
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Phone conference ID: 485 289 928#
All questions must be submitted by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm to be guaranteed an answer.
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Any inquiries regarding this bid and any request for change, modification, or clarification of any aspect of these
Contract Documents must be made in writing to SEPTA at least eight (8) calendar days prior to bid opening in order
for consideration to be given by SEPTA to affect a change in the Contract Documents.
Any inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to Racquel Burden of the Procurement & Supply Chain
Management Department at rburden@septa.org or (215) 580-8316. A change, modification, or clarification to the
Contract Documents can only by affected by a written Addendum issued by SEPTA via our ePS.
All bids must be submitted through SEPTA’s Electronic Procurement System (EPS). Mailed or hand delivered
bids will be rejected. The Bid will be opened electronically on the scheduled Opening Date/Time and will be
secure and unreadable by SEPTA until that time. Attendance at the Bid Opening meeting is not mandatory.
No bid will be opened and considered that is submitted later than the time specified.
SEPTA retains the right to reject any and all bids, as determined to be in the best interest of SEPTA.
Each bid submitted shall remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the Bid Opening and may not
be withdrawn in whole or in part during that time. By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that the bid price is
held firm for that time and any extension thereof.
SEPTA, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4,
and Title 49,Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part
21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to
such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into
pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids
in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, color, or national
origin in consideration for an award.
(For PA Steel Product Act solicitations): This solicitation is subject to and must comply with the PA Steel
Products Act. All bidders are required to comply with this Act and account for it in their bid.
(For Buy America Act solicitations): This solicitation is subject to and must comply with the Buy America Act
All bidders are required to comply with this Act and account for it in their bid.
Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.
All bidders will be required to certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 (ineligible contractors).
Any contract issued as result of this solicitation is subject to a financial assistance contract between SEPTA and
U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sincerely,
Racquel Burden
Racquel Burden
Senior Contract Administrator
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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