Description
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) issued an Invitation for Bid to procure 20 sets of 32.5 VDC nickel‑cadmium (Ni‑Cad) storage batteries that meet SEPTA Specification S‑3165‑4 for use on SL‑IV light‑rail cars. Vendors submit sealed bids; the lowest responsive bid will likely be awarded. The procurement is a straightforward purchase with F.O.B. SEPTA terms and prepaid freight. No installation or warranty details are included in the excerpt.
• Product: 32.5 VDC Ni‑Cad battery sets, compliant with SEPTA Spec S‑3165‑4.
• Quantity: 20 sets (each set presumably for one SL‑IV rail car).
• Delivery: F.O.B. SEPTA, freight prepaid by vendor.
• Bidding: Two vendors submitted bids; Hoppecke $249,540 total (lowest), Saft $277,174 total.
• Timeline: Bid invitation posted March 27 2026; bids opened and tabulated April 10 2026 at 11:00 AM.