37301_Oct_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeking technical input on dual-mode locomotives and alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI, Solicitation Number 37301, is open to all vendors and locomotive manufacturers and runs from June 11, 2026 through August 14, 2026. Responses are due by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through August 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. The RFI comprises 36 questions addressing propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. No formal proposals, pricing, or pre-qualification for future bidding is solicited at this stage. CTDOT anticipates issuing a formal Request for Proposals in early 2027 to procure dual-mode locomotives for the Northeast United States, with RFI responses intended to inform technical specifications for that procurement. No site visits, bidder's conferences, or pre-bid meetings are scheduled. Responses must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov, with process inquiries directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov and Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov.

No pricing information, payment terms, or estimated contract value is specified in the RFI documentation. This is an information-gathering phase with no funding allocated at this stage. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. Respondents are instructed to submit any confidential information with clear markings, which will be treated as confidential, and are prohibited from contacting CTDOT personnel other than those designated for inquiries. The RFI does not establish any incumbent preferences or set-asides and makes no commitments regarding future contract awards or the weight given to responses.