April 8, 2026
Dear Sir/Madam:
Subject: Sealed Bid No. 26-00081-ARIB, Janitorial Services for RR Stations and RR Maintenance
Shops/Yards/Facilities
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") will accept Sealed Bids through its Electronic
Procurement System (ePS) website for the RRD Stations Power Washing Services (hereinafter called (“the
Work) as outlined in the Contract Documents until Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00 am, at which time the bids
will be made public and read aloud.
The contract duration is one thousand ninety-five (1,095) calendar days from the notice to proceed.
The “Work includes but is not limited to: power washing services for Regional Rail stations, stairs, tunnels,
overpasses, and special assignments.
A pre-bid meeting (attendance not mandatory) will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30 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:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26959302682000?p=rLSqkiKZ3EeSuzGckZ
Meeting ID: 269 593 026 820 00
Passcode: Re2cZ7Dg
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+1 312-593-1554,,652614677# United States, Chicago
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Phone conference ID: 652 614 677#
Site Visit #1 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 9:00 am
Starting Location: Wayne Junction – 4500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Subsequent Stops: in the exact order listed below:
Roberts Yard – 342 W. Roberts Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Liberty Yard – 4318 N. Clarissa St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Broad & Lehigh – Broad Street & Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Site Visit #2 – Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:00 am
Starting Location: Frazer Yard – 32 Sproul Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Subsequent Stops: in the exact order listed below:
Overbrook Yard – 5320 W. Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Powelton Yard – 3175 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ((39.95645° N,
75.18765° W)
Decatur Storeroom – 10551 Decatur Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Attendees shall follow the tour sequence exactly as listed above. PPE is required. All attendees must wear proper
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footwear and bring a high-visibility (yellow) safety vest to participate in the site visits. Attendees without the
required PPE will not be permitted to participate in the tour.
Bid Opening Information:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/259147094903095?p=mS202uXky9GhGP4Xf6
Meeting ID: 259 147 094 903 095
Passcode: XZ9gV3tg
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+1 312-593-1554,,373215561# United States, Chicago
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Phone conference ID: 373 215 561#
All questions must be submitted to rburden@septa.org by Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm 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 Racquel Burden of the Procurement, Supply Chain and DBE
Division 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.
Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.
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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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