37301_Oct_13_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Office of Rail. CTDOT is seeking input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers regarding dual-mode locomotives featuring catenary AC/diesel propulsion systems and alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI is open to all vendors and includes 36 technical questions covering propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. The solicitation opened on June 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EDT, with responses due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Vendor questions are accepted through August 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. No site visits or bidder's conferences are scheduled. CTDOT anticipates issuing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) in early 2027, and responses to this RFI will inform the technical specifications for dual-mode locomotive procurement for the Northeast United States.

Payment terms are unspecified in this RFI phase, as this is an information-gathering solicitation that does not request formal proposals, pricing, or pre-qualification for future bidding. No estimated total value is provided. Responses must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov, with process inquiries directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov and copied to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. Confidential information clearly marked as such will be treated confidentially, and respondents are instructed not to contact CTDOT personnel other than those designated for inquiries.