Battery Electric Small Passenger Ferry Vessel & Charging Infrastructure

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) is seeking proposals for the design, construction, and delivery of a battery-electric small passenger ferry vessel and charging infrastructure. The vessel will operate on the Mississippi River between Lock and Dam 14 and 15, and will be capable of carrying 49-60 passengers and up to three crew members. The ferry will have a fixed route and will operate from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, completing six trips per day from May to October each year. The selected firm will be responsible for designing, engineering, and testing the vessel, as well as providing training for operations and maintenance. The project is funded in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and is subject to federal procurement requirements. Key features of the project include: • Design and construction of a battery-electric small passenger ferry vessel • Provision of charging infrastructure, including a charging station and electrical infrastructure • Capability to carry 49-60 passengers and up to three crew members • Fixed route operation on the Mississippi River • Operation from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, completing six trips per day from May to October each year • Compliance with federal procurement requirements and USEPA regulations