Battery Electric Small Passenger Ferry Vessel & Charging Infrastructure

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) is seeking proposals for the design, shipyard RFP support, commissioning of one battery-electric small passenger ferry and the identification and specification of one charging station to support the passenger ferry. The ferry will operate on a 10.5-mile route and must be capable of carrying 49-60 passengers and up to three crew members. The vessel must be designed to be silent, produce a minimum wake, and be capable of navigating various marinas, landings, and boat traffic. The project includes the design and construction of the ferry, the charging station, and the coordination of the installation of the electrical infrastructure required to support the charging system. Key features of the project include: • The ferry will operate from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, completing six trips per day from May to October each year • Charging will occur overnight only, with no opportunity charging planned • The vessel will have a fixed route and will be designed to be capable of a minimum of 1-25 knots in still water • The project requires DBE participation and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations • The contract award will be made to the most qualified, responsive, and responsible proposer that submits the highest-ranked proposal