Whatcom County seeks propulsion system integrator for Lummi Island ferry

A draft rendering of the 20-car, 150-passenger Lummi Island ferry, designed by Elliott Bay Design Group. EBDG image.

Whatcom County Public Works (WCPW), Bellingham, Wash., has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a propulsion system integrator to support the design and construction of a new vehicle ferry serving the Lummi Island route in Washington state.

The solicitation, released March 16, outlines requirements for a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion package incorporating lithium-ion battery storage, with the selected providerexpected to work closely with naval architect Elliott Bay Design Group, Seattle, during the contract design phase and through vessel delivery.

The new ferry is intended to operate on a short, repetitive 0.8-nm route between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point, completing up to 30 round trips per weekday and approximately 9,360 annually.

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