Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (septa) Septa #26-00105-AJEB

SEPTA Traction Power Substation Rehabilitation – Design and Construction for Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor Substations

SEPTA is seeking qualified firms for the design and construction of Traction Power Substation Rehabilitation Contract 5, covering Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor Substations in Philadelphia. - Government Buyer: - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Procurement & Supply Chain Management Office - Scope of Work: - Final design and construction services for four substations - Complete replacement of all electrical equipment, including traction power, lighting, and SCADA systems - Structural and cosmetic upgrades to steel gantries and control houses - HVAC improvements - Environmental remediation: asbestos removal, lead paint abatement, contaminated soil remediation, PCB surveys - Compliance with federal Buy America provisions and environmental laws - All labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, and bonds required - Procurement Process: - Two-step process: Step One (pre-qualification via technical proposals), Step Two (sealed bids from qualified firms) - Key evaluation criteria: personnel qualifications, project experience, schedule understanding, financial and bonding capacity - Notable Requirements: - Form 330 submission for architect-engineer qualifications - Evidence of financial and bonding capacity - DBE participation and safety standards - Phased completion with liquidated damages for delays impacting train operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Electrical equipment (traction power, lighting, SCADA, etc.) - Comprehensive design and construction services - Places of Performance: - Broad Substation: 1327 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 - Loudon Substation: 1410 W. Loudon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141 - Park Substation: 2440 N Park, Philadelphia, PA 19132 - Castor Substation: 8365 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152 - SEPTA Headquarters: 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Description

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is soliciting technical proposals for the Traction Power Substation Rehabilitation Program Contract 5, which includes the Broad, Loudon, Park, and Castor Substations. This procurement is conducted through a two-step process: Step One involves pre-qualification via submission of technical proposals, and Step Two involves sealed bids from pre-qualified firms. The contract scope includes completing the final design and construction, replacing all electrical equipment, and performing structural, cosmetic, and environmental upgrades to the substations. The project aims to modernize and rehabilitate the substations to a state-of-the-art condition while minimizing impacts to ongoing SEPTA services.

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