2026-03 CVRPC Community Bike Share RFP.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals issued by the Capital Valley Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) in Vermont for the development of a scoping study on community-operated micromobility services. The project is funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration and the Municipalities of Barre City and Montpelier, through the Vermont Agency of Transportation's Municipal Assistance Section. The study will identify alternatives, issues, costs, and recommendations for the design and planning of a bikeshare program and potential scooter share service. The scope of work requires technical assistance to support community-led design that is locally owned, affordable, and responsive to the specific travel and mobility needs of the Capital Corridor region. Close collaboration among consultants, a steering group, and community representatives from various stakeholder groups is essential for project success.

The budget ceiling for this contract is $60,000. The scoping study will estimate startup costs for a community bike-share program to inform implementation strategy and funding decisions, including identification of potential sponsors and institutional partners. However, the operational structure, business model development, partnership building, and program sponsorship activities will require complementary funding and are explicitly excluded from the scope of this study. The contract is funded through federal and municipal sources, with the primary goal of enabling a feasibility assessment that can guide future implementation efforts by the community.