Storage Tank Blanket Contract

September 1, 2026
Dear Sir/Madam:
Subject: Sealed Bid No. 26-00242-AJEB- STORAGE TANK BLANKET CONTRACT
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") will accept Sealed Bids through its Electronic
Procurement System (ePS) website for STORAGE TANK BLANKET CONTRACT (hereinafter called ("the
Work) as outlined in the Contract Documents until Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11AM, at which time
the bids will be made public and read aloud.
The contract duration is 1095 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
The "Work includes but is not limited to: STORAGE TANK BLANKET CONTRACT as outlined in the
specifications on the eBid page.
A pre-bid meeting (attendance not mandatory) will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10AM. 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:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/260034181788781?p=ybCyfVsWkksRw9id8l
Meeting ID: 260 034 181 788 781
Passcode: Sz9Ss6Sg
Dial in by phone
+1 312-593-1554,,916903719# United States, Chicago
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 916 903 719#
Bid Opening Information:
Join:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266007686261941?p=nG5AWbInW1E4OTjtaX
Meeting ID: 266 007 686 261 941
Passcode: pw93oe2T
Dial in by phone
+1 312-593-1554,,874909963# United States, Chicago
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 874 909 963#
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All questions must be submitted by Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 12PM to be guaranteed an answer.
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 Justin Benante of the Procurement, Supply Chain at
jbenante@septa.org or (215) 580-7022. 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.
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,
Justin Benante
Justin Benante
Senior Contract Administrator
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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