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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

Due
Nov 9, 2026
Questions due
Oct 26, 2026
Budget
$250,000 – $500,000
Estimate
Contract
24 months
Location
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

SUMMARY


SEPTA is seeking a qualified contractor to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate a comprehensive two-year Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) to strengthen preparedness and resilience across its multimodal transportation system.
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DESCRIPTION


The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking a qualified contractor to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate a comprehensive two-year Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). The program will consist of two workshops, two tabletop exercises, and two full-scale exercises designed to validate plans, procedures, policies, and interagency coordination. The contractor will provide all management, personnel, technical expertise, planning support, exercise development, facilitation, evaluation, documentation, and administrative services. All services must be completed by August 2028.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • Must be a qualified firm with experience designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating HSEEP-compliant exercises
  • Must have experience with transportation agencies, emergency management organizations, and public safety agencies
  • Must provide a project organization chart identifying the project manager and all key personnel
  • Must provide resumes for the project manager and all key personnel
  • Must maintain insurance as required in the contract with an A.M. Best Rating of A- or greater
  • Must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, including DOT regulations
  • Must comply with the Buy America Act for applicable infrastructure projects
  • Must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
  • Must complete SEPTA's online ESMS Contractor Training and quiz

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TIMELINE


Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 19th, 2026

Question Deadline: October 26th, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 9th, 2026

Project Completion: August 2028

Issuing Agency


Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. The work is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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