Engineering Services

The Connecticut Port Authority (CPA), a quasi-public state agency, is soliciting engineering services for the New London State Pier Shore Power Project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered CPA0025-NLSPSPPENG. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to support three primary areas: equipment specification, engineering and design, and installation and support for mobile shore power infrastructure at the New London State Pier. The project's primary objective is to enable docked marine vessels to connect to the local electric grid, eliminating the need for diesel engine operation during port stays. The RFP was posted on March 5, 2025, with proposals due by April 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, and includes a vendor Q&A period from March 5 to March 19, 2025. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in maritime infrastructure engineering, with a focus on shore power equipment and electrical grid integration. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with proposals expected to detail comprehensive approaches to equipment specification, design methodology, and installation support for the shore power infrastructure project.

While the RFP documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, it is a standard procurement open to qualified engineering firms with maritime infrastructure expertise. The project involves procuring one unit of engineering services under specification number 81100000, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. No specific incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and no estimated total project value is provided. The procurement appears to be a comprehensive engineering services contract focused on enabling shore power capabilities at the New London State Pier, which will support the Connecticut Port Authority's mission of developing the state's maritime infrastructure. The project represents an important sustainability initiative by providing marine vessels with grid-connected power alternatives to diesel engine operation, potentially reducing environmental impact and improving port operational efficiency.