Ballast Regulator, Standard Gauge

October 23, 2026
Dear Sir/Madam:
Subject: Sealed Bid No. 26-00282-AXJC, Supply/Deliver New Standard Gauge Ballast Regulator
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") will accept Sealed Bids through its
Electronic Procurement System (ePS) website for One (1) New Standard Gauge Ballast Regulator, (herein
called "the Work") as outlined in the Contract Documents until Monday Nov. 9, 2026, at 11:00 am, at which
time the bids will be made public and read aloud.
The "Work includes but is not limited to: provide and deliver to a Philadelphia location, one (1) new
standard gauge ballast regulator, model year 2026 or newer, per SEPTA specification TUS007, including
delivery and training.
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All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted by Nov. 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm 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
closing 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 Jason Calhoun of the Procurement & Supply Chain
Management Department at jcalhoun@septa.org or (215) 580-7907. 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.
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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not be withdrawn in whole or in part during that time.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.
The 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,
Jason Calhoun
Jason Calhoun
Contract Administrator
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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