Dual Mode Locomotive RFI - Solicitation 37301 - Addendum 1.pdf

This is Addendum #1 to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for dual-mode locomotives procurement support. The addendum revises the submission deadline for RFI Solicitation #37301 to 5:00 P.M. EST on Friday, August 14, 2026. The original RFI seeks input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers on dual-mode locomotives (catenary AC/diesel propulsion) and alternative propulsion technologies to inform technical specifications for anticipated procurement in early 2027. The RFI addresses 36 questions covering propulsion technologies, energy sources, emissions standards, safety features, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capabilities, and historical performance. All vendors and locomotive manufacturers are eligible to respond. Responses must be submitted via email to dot.trains@ct.gov, with vendor questions accepted through the submission deadline. No formal proposals, pricing, pre-qualification for future bidding, site visits, or bidder's conferences are required as part of this information-gathering phase.

All other terms and conditions of the original RFI remain unchanged by this addendum. CTDOT reserves the right to revise the RFI at any time through addenda posted to CTSource. Any information marked as confidential will be treated as such by CTDOT. Response to this RFI does not constitute pre-qualification to bid on future contracts with CTDOT. Process inquiries should be directed to Marci.Petterson@ct.gov with a copy to Ramzee.Beyah@ct.gov. No pricing information is solicited in this RFI phase.