Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District Ionwave #2026 RFP 0006

MetroLINK Battery-Electric Passenger Ferry and Charging Station Procurement

MetroLINK is seeking proposals for the design, engineering, and commissioning of a battery-electric small passenger ferry and a rapid charging station for operation on the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities area. - Government Buyer: - Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) - Procurement office located in Moline, IL - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - ChargePoint, Inc. (charging infrastructure OEM) - Hydromaster (propulsion system controls OEM) - Various engineering and construction firms (as plan holders) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) battery-electric small passenger ferry vessel - 46 CFR Subchapter T compliant, USCG certified, ADA compliant - 47-foot monohull, aluminum or approved alternate material - Capacity: 49-60 passengers, 6-8 bicycles, up to 3 crew - Zero-emission, fully battery-powered, no internal combustion engine or generator - 25-year useful life, 18-year minimum battery service life - Robust safety, communication, and fire protection systems - One (1) rapid charging station - Compatible with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) plugs or approved equals - Stainless steel 316L enclosures, IP67 ingress protection - Interoperability with ferry, manual connection at The Bend dock - Includes cable terminations and cooling systems as specified - Design, shipyard RFP support, and commissioning services - Support for shipyard RFP development, vessel drawings, and technical requirements - Operator and maintenance training for MetroLINK staff - Coordination of electrical infrastructure installation (to be furnished/installed by others) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must operate a fixed 10.5-mile route on the Mississippi River between Lock and Dam 14 and 15 - Compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA), Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), Illinois Works Jobs Program Act, and EPA's DBE participation requirements - Project funded by USEPA, IEPA, and DCEO - Delivery and final acceptance required by specified deadline - Seasonally operated ferry (May–October) - All systems must be interoperable and compliant with federal and state regulations

Description

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) is soliciting proposals for the design, shipyard RFP support, and commissioning of one battery-electric small passenger ferry. The project includes identifying and specifying the make and model of one charging station to support the ferry and coordinating the installation of the electrical infrastructure required for the charging system, which will be furnished and installed by others. The vessel must be Coast Guard compliant, designed for operation on the Mississippi River between Lock and Dam 14 and 15, and delivered by November 15, 2028. The project is funded in part by the USEPA, IEPA, and Illinois DCEO and requires compliance with applicable federal and state procurement and regulatory requirements.

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