Purchase of Three (3) Catenary Maintenance Cars (CMC)

This solicitation seeks the purchase and delivery of three new catenary maintenance cars for a regional rail transit system. The agency intends to acquire fully built, rail‑compatible maintenance vehicles capable of servicing overhead electric lines, with delivery and warranty terms to be defined in the contract. Two firms submitted bids, indicating a high‑value, low‑competition procurement. • Scope: Procurement, delivery, and warranty of three Catenary Maintenance Cars. • Estimated value: Bids range from ~$9.8 M to ~$22.1 M, total ~ $31.9 M. • Timeline: Bid opening on August 20 2026; award date not yet disclosed. • Vendor competition: Only two bidders, suggesting a niche market. • Agency: SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), Pennsylvania.