37301_Nov_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Office of Rail. CTDOT is developing technical specifications for dual-mode locomotives featuring catenary AC/diesel propulsion systems and is evaluating alternative propulsion technologies. The agency seeks input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers to inform procurement decisions. The RFI solicitation period runs from June 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT through August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted through August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. No formal proposals, pricing, or pre-qualification for future bidding are solicited in this information-gathering phase. All vendors and locomotive manufacturers are eligible to respond. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled. An RFP is anticipated for early 2027, and responses to this RFI will inform specifications for dual-mode locomotive procurement for the Northeast United States.

The RFI contains 36 questions addressing propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. Payment terms and delivery terms are unspecified in this solicitation document. No set-asides are identified. Responses must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov. Confidential information clearly marked as such will be treated confidentially. Process inquiries should be directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov with a copy to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov, and all other CTDOT personnel contact is prohibited. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. The estimated total value is not specified in the solicitation.