37301_Nov_6_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for dual-mode locomotives utilizing catenary AC/diesel propulsion technology and alternative propulsion systems. CTDOT is seeking input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers to inform technical specifications for future procurement. The RFI contains 36 questions addressing propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. All vendors are eligible to respond. Responses are due June 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST via email to dot.trains@ct.gov. Vendor questions are accepted through June 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov with a copy to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov. No site visits or bidder's conferences are scheduled. An RFP for dual-mode locomotive procurement is anticipated for early 2027, and this RFI responses will inform specifications for Northeast United States deployment.

This RFI is an information-gathering phase with no formal proposals, pricing, or pre-qualification for future bidding solicited at this time. No pricing terms, payment terms, or estimated total value are specified in this phase. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. Confidential information clearly marked as such will be treated confidentially. Respondents are instructed not to contact CTDOT personnel outside the designated points of contact. The scope represents CTDOT's preliminary technical evaluation phase preceding formal procurement activities.