Any inquiries regarding this bid and any request for change, modification, or clarification of any aspect of these Contract Documents must be made in writing to SEPTA at least eight (7) calendar days prior to bid opening in order for consideration to be given by SEPTA to affect a change in the Contract Documents The contract duration is 180 days, for the installation of a new bus wash system at the Comly Bus Depot, as specified. Any inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to Kevin Marshall of the Procurement, Supply Chain Management & DBE at kmarshall@septa.org. All questions must be submitted by Thursday, 20 July, 2023 by (4pm) to be guaranteed an answer Any inquiries regarding this bid must be directed to Kevin L Marshall, Contract Administrator of the Procurement, Supply Chain and DBE Division at kmarshall@septa.org. or (215) 580-7610. A change, modification, or clarification to the Contract Documents can only by affected by a written Addendum issued by SEPTA via our ePS. SEPTA retain the right to reject any and all bids, as determined to be in the best interest of SEPTA. Each bid submitted shall remain firm for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the Bid Opening and may not be withdrawn in whole or in part during that time. By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that the bid price is held firm for that time and any extension thereof. SEPTA, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, and Title 49,Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Site visit not required Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. All bidders will be required to certify compliance with Executive Order 12549 (ineligible contractors). Any contract issued as result of this solicitation is subject to a financial assistance contract between SEPTA and U.S. Department of Transportation