SEPTA is accepting sealed bids for exterior vehicle cleaners through its electronic procurement system (EPS). Bids are due by Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM. All questions must be submitted by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 12 PM to be guaranteed an answer. Inquiries regarding the bid must be directed to Shamelle Smith at ***@***. *. * or **** at least eight calendar days prior to bid opening for consideration. Changes to contract documents can only be made by a written addendum issued by SEPTA via EPS. Mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened electronically and will be secure until that time. Attendance at the bid opening is not mandatory. SEPTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Each bid must remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the bid opening date. Bidders must comply with civil rights, disadvantaged business enterprise, equal employment opportunity, and ineligible contractor regulations. Any contract issued is subject to a financial assistance contract with the U. S. Department of Transportation.
The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at which time the bids will be made public. The bid notice does not specify a separate delivery deadline for the exterior vehicle cleaners themselves.
The bid notice states that SEPTA will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
All bidders will be required to certify compliance with executive order **** on ineligible contractors.
Attendance at the bid opening meeting is not mandatory.
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.
Mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected. No bid will be opened and considered that is submitted later than the time specified.