Request For Proposals -- PATCO-05-2026 Procure & Deliver of 600 Third Rail Steel Ext. Channels with Fastener Hardware & without Anchor Strap Design Config. & 100 Third Rail Steel Ext. Channels with Fastener Hardware & with Anchor Strap Design Config.

Upcoming Purchases & Bid Solicitations Upcoming Purchases and Bid Solicitations Request For Proposals -- PATCO-05-2026 Procure & Deliver of 600 Third Rail Steel Ext. Channels with Fastener Hardware & without Anchor Strap Design Config. & 100 Third Rail Steel Ext. Channels with Fastener Hardware & with Anchor Strap Design Config.

The Port Authority Transit Corporation ("Authority") hereby invites interested suppliers to submit proposals for PATCO-05-2026 Procurement and Delivery of Six Hundred (600) Third Rail Steel Extension Channels with Fastener Hardware and without Anchor Strap Design Configuration and One Hundred (100) Third Rail Steel Extension Channels with Fastener Hardware and with Anchor Strap Design Configuration. This public advertisement constitutes PATCO’s formal solicitation.

Basis of Award: This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the basis of the lowest, overall price submitted, in the best interest of the DRPA for supplying all the products specified in compliance with stated General Conditions, Special Provisions and Specifications using the estimated quantities provided.

The Authority’s Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution stating suppliers seeking contracted work must be prevented from influencing the vendor selection process. In order to be considered in the vendor selection process, a Political Contribution Form and Certification must be completed and submitted with the Request for Proposals.

Copies of the Proposals and Political Contribution Form and Certification, shall be submitted, in PDF format, via SAP Ariba no later than Thursday, August 27, 2026 @11:00AM. Faxed, e-mailed, or hard copies of Proposals will NOT be accepted.

The Authority remains firmly committed to ensuring equal employment and contracting opportunities for everyone and will not discriminate against any individual or business based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified persons will be afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the contract and employment processes.

The DRPA and PATCO are now utilizing the Ariba Network for all sourcing, contracts, and supplier management. In order to compete for procurement opportunities with the Authority, your company must register on the Ariba Network and complete the Authority's supplier registration questionnaire. You can register on the Ariba Network at any time. Registration is free, quick and easy. Please refer to the DRPA Procurement website ( http://www.drpa.org/procurement/ ) for more information.

Responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Network. Faxed, e-mailed, and/or hard copies will not be accepted. The Ariba submission requirement is mandatory and non-waivable.

In order to be added as a Proposer to this Project, please contact the following Purchasing Officer: Michelle Dinella at m_dinella@drpa.org .

PORT AUTHORITY TRANSIT CORPORATION
LaTisha Pierce - Acting Purchasing Agent, PATCO
856-772-6914