Description
The City of Philadelphia, via SEPTA, is seeking qualified contractors to design, construct, integrate, test, and commission a new 40th Street Substation that will feed 630 V dc traction power to five subway‑surface trolley lines. The scope includes civil works (manholes, underground duct banks), electrical and mechanical installation, and full commissioning of the substation. The contract will run for over two years and requires compliance with several federal and state regulations, including Buy‑America and the PA Steel Products Act.
• Installation of a new DC traction power substation serving Market Street #4 and Woodland Avenue #22 substations.
• Construction of associated underground infrastructure (manholes, duct banks) to deliver 630 V dc feeder connections.
• Complete testing, integration, and commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and civil components.
• Mandatory compliance with Buy America, PA Steel Products Act, Title VI, EO 12549, and USDOT financial‑assistance requirements.
• Project duration of 863 calendar days, with a 90‑day price‑firmness period after the bid opening.