Summary
The Port of Los Angeles, Harbor Department issued an RFI titled "Electrical System Integrator (230786)" seeking information for a new-build all-electric tugboat to replace their existing tugboat Yankee. The RFI solicits parties interested in serving as the electrical system integrator (ESI) to integrate and supply energy storage and DC power distribution systems, and includes an option for additional scope as a propulsion system integrator (PSI). The opportunity was posted 2026-07-01, lists Benjamin Lilly (BTLILLY@GLOSTEN.COM) as the contact for questions, and the buyer portal lists the response/bid due date as 2026-08-01T00:00:00Z.