Electrical Integrator for Replacement of the Margaret Chase Smith Ferry Vessel
RFI Proposal Electrical Integrator for Replacement of the Margaret Chase Smith Ferry Vessel (PDF)
Responses are requested by 3:00 pm ET on February 27, 2026.
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is requesting proposals from marine propulsion integrator firms for the design and engineering of a complete hybrid propulsion and electrical power system on a new ferry vessel. Integrator information provided should include a description of experience and qualifications, outline drawings of equipment, specifications, scheduling, and rough order of magnitude equipment pricing. The objective is to select two competing propulsion system integrator firms for development of engineering from the design phase through the shipyard bidding process. Selection of the vendors will be based on the criteria as outlined in the RFP.
All contact with Gilbert Associates regarding this RFP must be made through the RFP Coordinator, Jerry Gilligan via email This includes, but is not limited to, questions, requests for clarification and/or additional information and Technical Proposal submissions.
A preliminary virtual meeting will be held for interested parties on January 29, 2026. The deadline to submit questions and/or requests is 5:00 pm ET on February 13, 2026. Responses to questions and clarification requests will be circulated no later than the close of business on February 18, 2026.