37301_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeking input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers regarding dual-mode locomotive specifications and alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI, numbered 37301, is open to all vendors and addresses the development of technical specifications for catenary AC/diesel dual-mode locomotives. The solicitation contains 36 questions covering propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. The RFI 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. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST and must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov. No site visits or bidder's conferences are scheduled. CTDOT anticipates issuing a formal Request for Proposals in early 2027 for dual-mode locomotive procurement for the Northeast United States.

This is an information-gathering phase with no formal proposals, pricing submissions, or pre-qualification for future bidding solicited in this RFI. The estimated total value and payment terms are unspecified. Confidential information clearly marked as such will be treated confidentially. Respondents are instructed to direct process inquiries to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov with a copy to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov and to refrain from contacting other CTDOT personnel. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. The primary contact for the procurement is Ramzee Beyah at the DOT - Rail Office, located at 4 Brewery Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, telephone 203-497-3355, email Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov.