Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056352
Consortium Procurement for Tier IV Diesel-Electric and Battery/Catenary Passenger Locomotives
Posted
February 25, 2026
Respond By
June 10, 2026
Identifier
BPM056352
NAICS
336510
This opportunity involves a consortium procurement led by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for new Tier IV Diesel-Electric and Battery/Catenary passenger locomotives. - Government Buyers: - Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), Maryland Department of Transportation - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Tier IV Diesel-Electric Passenger Locomotives - Must comply with latest Tier IV emissions standards - Intended for passenger rail service - Battery/Catenary Passenger Locomotives - Battery and/or catenary powered for passenger service - Quantities and part numbers are not specified in the summary - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Tier IV emissions standards is mandatory for diesel-electric locomotives - Proposals must include both technical and pricing documentation - Multi-agency consortium structure; proposals must address requirements for both MTA and MBTA - Both diesel-electric and battery/catenary options are required - All submissions must follow detailed RFP instructions and attachments
Description
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking proposals from qualified manufacturers or suppliers for the procurement of new Tier IV Diesel-Electric and Battery/Catenary passenger locomotives. This procurement is coordinated with the Maryland Transit Administration under a multi-agency consortium framework. The solicitation includes multiple attachments and addenda detailing technical specifications, pricing proposals, and contractual terms. Key dates include the RFP release on February 25, 2026, and proposal due date on June 10, 2026.