In plain English
SEPTA is seeking information from qualified firms on technologies, integration approaches, delivery models, and estimated costs and timelines to modernize ITS across its heavy rail subway system, including the L and B lines. Submissions are due November 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
About this bid
SEPTA seeks information from qualified firms regarding technologies, integration approaches, delivery models, and realistic cost and schedule ranges for modernizing Intelligent Transport System (ITS) capabilities across its heavy rail subway system, the L (formerly Market-Frankford Line) and the B (formerly Broad Street Line), to enable passenger-facing real-time service information. Submissions due by Nov. 23, 2026 at 16:00 EST. SEPTA item 26-00295-AXJC (ePS Bids/RFPs). SEPTA does not publish this solicitation's due date on its procurement board — it is stated in the bid documents at the original posting. SEPTA keeps items listed as Open until results are posted, so confirm the deadline…
Details
- Agency
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
- Classification (PSC)
- ePS Bids/RFPs
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to access this bid
Click “View the original posting” — it opens this item's own page on SEPTA's procurement board, which is public to read with no account.
Note the item number and the buyer's name/phone/e-mail. Quotes show the ePS closing date and time (US Eastern) there; ePS Bids/RFPs state their deadline inside the posted Invitation to Bid / RFP document instead — SEPTA leaves items listed as Open until results post, so confirm the date in that document.
Quoting or bidding requires a free SEPTA eProcurement System (ePS) vendor registration at epsadmin.septa.org — register, find the item by its number, and submit before the ePS closing date and time.
Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- RFI - Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Modernization for Real-Time Passenger Information (PDF)
- SETPA RFI Letter - ITS Modernization 10.30.2026 (PDF)
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