Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District Ionwave #2026 RFP 0006 Addendum 1

MetroLINK Seeks Design and Commissioning of Battery-Electric Passenger Ferry and Charging System

MetroLINK is seeking proposals for a comprehensive project to design, commission, and support a battery-electric small passenger ferry and its charging infrastructure for service on the Mississippi River. - Government Buyer: - Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) - Procurement administered by MetroLINK's Procurement Administrative Offices - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) battery-electric small passenger ferry vessel - 46 CFR Subchapter T compliant, 47-foot monohull (aluminum or approved alternate) - Capacity: 49-60 passengers, 6-8 bicycles, up to 3 crew - Fully battery-electric propulsion (no internal combustion engine or generator) - USCG and ABYC compliant, ADA accessible, robust safety and fire protection systems - Minimum 25-year useful life - One (1) rapid charging station/system - Compatible with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) plugs or approved equals - Stainless steel 316L enclosures, IP67 ingress protection - Manual connection at The Bend Dock, with cable terminations and cooling as specified - Interoperability between vessel and charging system required - Design, engineering, shipyard RFP support, commissioning, and operator training - Includes coordination with shipyard and charging station manufacturer - Construction support, inspection, and acceptance trials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be zero-emission, with no internal combustion engine or generator - Compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, ABYC, ADA, and all relevant safety standards - Project funded by U.S. EPA, Illinois EPA, and Illinois DCEO; subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA), Davis-Bacon, and DBE participation per EPA's Six Good Faith Efforts - Proven marine electric propulsion technology and robust, low-maintenance construction required - No specific OEMs mandated; system integrators with marine electric propulsion experience preferred - Delivery and operation deadlines tied to EPA Clean Ports Program funding period - Place of Performance: - The Bend Dock, East Moline, IL - Mississippi River between Lock and Dam 14 and 15

Description

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design, support shipyard RFP, and commission 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 will operate on the Mississippi River between Lock and Dam 14 and 15, serving a 10.5-mile route, and must comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and other federal and state requirements. The project is funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies, requiring compliance with various procurement and environmental regulations.

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