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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Modernization for Real-Time Passenger Information

Due
Nov 23, 2026
Questions due
Nov 16, 2026
Budget
$5,000,000 – $20,000,000
Estimate
Location
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted
Oct 31, 2026
Category
Software, Web & Mobile Development

SUMMARY

SEPTA is seeking information from qualified firms regarding technologies, integration approaches, and cost/schedule ranges for modernizing Intelligent Transport System (ITS) capabilities for its heavy rail subway lines (L and B).
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DESCRIPTION

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is conducting market research to modernize its Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for the Market-Frankford Line (L) and the Broad Street Line (B). The goal is to enable passenger-facing real-time service information, including vehicle locations, arrival/departure predictions, and service disruption alerts. The scope is organized into three solution layers: Vehicle Tracking (Train Location), Dispatching & Service Management, and a Passenger Information System. Respondents may address one or more layers. The project requires solutions built on open data standards (GTFS-Static and GTFS-Realtime) that ensure long-term interoperability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a qualified firm with relevant transit references, preferably for underground high frequency metro service with substantial tunnel mileage.
  • Must support SEPTA's safety-first culture and meet existing and emerging standards including ADA and WCAG.
  • Must support GTFS-Static and GTFS-Realtime standards for rider-facing information.
  • Must provide secure, well-documented APIs for integration with existing and future platforms.
  • All data generated by the solution must remain fully accessible and portable within SEPTA’s broader technology ecosystem.

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TIMELINE

Questions due by November 16th, 2026.

Response submission deadline is November 23rd, 2026.

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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

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When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $5,000,000 – $20,000,000. 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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