# Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (septa) Septa #Item 26-00288-ATXR

SEPTA seeks one medium-duty dual-gauge hi-rail loader

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** Item 26-00288-ATXR
**NAICS:** 423860

SEPTA is seeking one specialized loader for rail maintenance across two track gauges.
- **Government buyer:** Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Procurement & Supply Chain Management.
- **Procurement:** One medium-duty 180-swing hi-rail loader configured for 56.5-inch and 62.25-inch gauges.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named in the solicitation.
- **Notable requirement:** The equipment must comply with the Pennsylvania Steel Products Act. The procurement is associated with financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

### Description

SEPTA is seeking bids for the purchase of one medium-duty 180 swing loader with dual gauges (56.5 inches and 62.25 inches). Bids must be submitted through SEPTA’s Electronic Procurement System; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. The bid is scheduled to close on December 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and a virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2026. The solicitation states that bids must remain firm for at least 90 days after opening.

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