37301_Sep_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeking input on dual-mode locomotives and alternative propulsion technologies. The RFI, numbered 37301, was released on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. CTDOT is developing technical specifications for dual-mode locomotives featuring catenary AC/diesel propulsion and is evaluating alternative propulsion technologies to inform future procurement decisions. The RFI consists of 36 questions addressing propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. All vendors and locomotive manufacturers are eligible to respond. 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. An RFP is anticipated for early 2027, with responses expected to inform specifications for dual-mode locomotive procurement for the Northeast United States.

This RFI is an information-gathering phase only; no formal proposals, pricing submissions, or pre-qualification for future bidding are being solicited at this time. Responses must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov. Process-related inquiries should be directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov with a copy to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov, or by phone to Ramzee Beyah at 203-497-3355. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI through addenda posted to CTSource. Respondents are instructed to mark any confidential information clearly, which will be treated as such, and are prohibited from contacting CTDOT personnel outside the designated inquiry contacts. No estimated total value or payment terms are specified for this information-gathering phase.