Tacoma Cityoftacoma #FD26-0044N

Tacoma seeks battery-electric locomotives, charging stations, and program management services

The City of Tacoma, through Tacoma Public Utilities, is seeking vendors for two major procurements: - Tacoma Power is requesting program management and organizational change management services to support the implementation of the Markets+ day-ahead energy market operated by Southwest Power Pool (SPP): - Services include program/project management, stakeholder coordination, business analysis, organizational design, leadership development, communication planning, and training - Emphasis on experience with Northwest regional utilities and centralized wholesale electrical markets - Contract value up to $3 million over three years, with a one-year renewal option - Tacoma Rail is soliciting turnkey delivery of: - Two Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliant battery-electric locomotives (zero-emission, 4-axle GP38/GP40 style, minimum 2000 hp, 50 MPH capability, advanced battery technology) - Two reverse pantograph style charging stations (minimum 750 kW output, full charge in under eight hours, revenue-grade energy metering) - One battery balancer/shop charger for maintenance - Shipping of locomotives and charging stations to Tacoma Rail - In-person training for Tacoma Rail personnel on safety, maintenance, charging, and operation - Project budget is $14 million, with strong focus on sustainability, local manufacturing, Buy America compliance, and detailed FRA safety standards - Notable requirements: - All locomotives and charging stations must be FRA compliant and meet strict technical and safety specifications - Training must accommodate multiple shifts - Emphasis on sustainability and compliance with Buy America - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation documents - Primary places of performance and delivery: - Tacoma Rail facility (2601 SR 509, North Frontage Road, Tacoma, WA 98421) - Tacoma Public Utilities Administrative Building North (3628 S. 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409) - Tacoma Power service area, including Joint Base Lewis-McChord and surrounding communities

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The City of Tacoma is soliciting bids for the TFD CARES Program Social Work Administration. This procurement involves providing administrative services for the social work program associated with the Tacoma Fire Department CARES initiative. The solicitation requires interested bidders to register for the bid holders list and review the provided specifications. The due date for bid submission is May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

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