Tacoma Cityoftacoma #TP26-0118N

City of Tacoma Seeks Battery-Electric Locomotives, Charging Stations, and Shoreline Permitting Workflow System

The City of Tacoma is seeking proposals for two major initiatives to advance sustainability and operational efficiency:

• Government Buyer

  • City of Tacoma
  • Tacoma Public Utilities / Tacoma Rail
  • Tacoma Power

• Battery-Electric Locomotives and Charging Infrastructure

  • Turnkey delivery of two Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-compliant, zero-emission battery-electric locomotives
  • 4-axle GP38/GP40 style, minimum 2000 hp equivalent, 50 MPH capability
  • Equipped with advanced battery technology (1.8MWh - 2.4MWh), microprocessor controls, and full FRA safety compliance
  • Emphasis on sustainability, local manufacturing, and Buy America compliance
  • Two reverse pantograph style charging stations
  • Minimum 750 kW output, full charge in under eight hours
  • Includes emergency stop and revenue-grade energy measurement
  • One battery balancer/shop charger for maintenance
  • Shipping of locomotives and charging stations to Tacoma Rail
  • In-person training for Tacoma Rail personnel on operation, maintenance, and safety
  • Estimated project budget: $14 million

• Shoreline Permitting Workflow Management System

  • Configurable off-the-shelf (COTS/SaaS) solution for managing shoreline permits (approx. 571 lots, 40 applications/year)
  • Must support permit intake, inspections, compliance tracking, GIS (ArcGIS Enterprise 11.5) and document management (preferably SharePoint)
  • Payment processing integration (Trust Commerce/Wells Fargo First Data)
  • Offline mobile inspection, role-based access, automated alerts, and compliance with WCAG 2.1, ADA Title II, and FERC reporting
  • Implementation, licensing, hosting, integration, data migration, training, and ongoing support
  • Estimated budget: $500,000 for a 3-year term, with two optional one-year renewals

• Notable Requirements

  • Strong focus on sustainability, zero emissions, and Buy America compliance for rail equipment
  • Software solution must be highly configurable, support mobile/offline use, and integrate with existing City systems
  • Accessibility and regulatory compliance are mandatory for software

• No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation documents; bidders must demonstrate relevant expertise and product capabilities.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Tacoma for Electrical Safety Program Consulting Services. The project involves providing consulting services related to electrical safety programs. The bid response deadline is July 10, 2026. Relevant specification documents and bid holder registration links are provided for prospective bidders.

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