37301_Sep_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) soliciting technical input on dual-mode locomotives and alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI, designated as Solicitation Number 37301, opened on June 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EDT and closed on August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. CTDOT is seeking responses from all locomotive manufacturers and suppliers regarding dual-mode locomotive specifications featuring catenary AC/diesel propulsion systems and evaluating alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI comprises 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 as part of this information-gathering phase. Responses should be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov, with process inquiries directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov with a copy to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov.

This RFI is an information-gathering initiative designed to inform future technical specifications and does not solicit formal proposals, pricing information, or pre-qualification for bidding. CTDOT has indicated that an RFP for dual-mode locomotive procurement is anticipated for early 2027. Confidential information clearly marked as such will be treated confidentially. No estimated total value is specified for this RFI phase. Respondents are instructed not to contact CTDOT personnel outside the designated inquiry contacts, and CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. The procurement ultimately aims to support dual-mode locomotive acquisition for the Northeast United States.