SEPTA is soliciting sealed bids for maintenance and testing of fire and intrusion alarm systems across its five-county service territory in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Bids are due November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with an estimated contract duration of 1,825 calendar days (5 years).
A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM; questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
The work includes maintenance and testing of numerous fire and intrusion alarm systems at various SEPTA locations.
Bids must be submitted electronically through SEPTA's eProcurement system; mailed or hand-delivered bids will be rejected.
The issuing agency is SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority).
The procurement method is Invitation to Bid (ITB).
Requirement: All bids must be submitted through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (EPS).
Requirement: Each bid shall remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the Bid Opening.
Requirement: Contractors will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.
Requirement: All bidders will be required to certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 (ineligible contractors).
Pre-bid
Nov 3
Participation goal
disadvantaged business enterprises will be…
Term
1,825 calendar days
Method
ITB
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Provide maintenance and testing services for numerous fire and intrusion alarm systems located throughout SEPTA's five-county service territory in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Perform the work over a 5-year period (1,825 calendar days from notice to proceed).
Submit a sealed bid electronically through SEPTA's eProcurement system by November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Requirements
From the documents
Participation goal
disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity
Posted Scope of Work
SEPTA will accept bids with the eProcurement system only for the bid indicated. The bid will be opened electronically on the eProcurement system close date and time. If you have not already done so, please register in ePS through septa.org.
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
The Work includes but is not limited to: Maintenance & Testing of numerous Fire & Intrusion Alarm Systems, located throughout SEPTA’s five-county service territory in Southeast Pennsylvania, over a 5-Year period.
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SEPTA will accept bids with the eProcurement system only for the bid indicated. The bid will be opened electronically on the eProcurement system close date and time. If you have not already done so, please register in ePS through septa.org.
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Source: SEPTA (solicitation 26-00297-AAAY), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
SEPTAIssuing agency·Philadelphia, PA·via a public procurement portal