37301_Oct_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This solicitation document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for dual-mode locomotives. The RFI opened on June 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT with an initial response deadline of August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. CTDOT is seeking input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers regarding dual-mode locomotives capable of catenary AC/diesel propulsion and alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI contains 36 questions addressing propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. Vendor questions are accepted through August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. No site visits or bidder's conferences are scheduled. An RFP is anticipated for early 2027, and this RFI serves as an information-gathering phase to inform technical specifications for dual-mode locomotive procurement for the Northeast United States. All vendors are eligible to respond.

Payment terms and estimated total contract value are unspecified in this RFI, as this is an information-gathering phase with no formal proposals, pricing, or pre-qualification for future bidding being solicited at this time. Responses must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov, with inquiries directed to Ramzee Beyah at 203-497-3355 or Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov. The RFI includes a supporting addendum and may be revised through additional addenda posted to CTSource. CTDOT reserves the right to treat clearly marked confidential information as confidential and requests that respondents limit communications to designated personnel only.