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City of

Long Beach Request for Information RFI PW-25-620

Shared Micromobility

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Overview

Summary

The City of Long Beach (City) is seeking information for new micromobility programs and providers that could operate within the City using a variety of vehicles and transportation devices.

Key Dates

Release Date: June, 4, 2025

Responses Due: 11:00 AM (PST), June 19, 2025

The City reserves the right to modify these dates at any time, with appropriate notice to prospective Contractors.

Response Information

Instructions for what to include in your response and how to submit it are detailed in Section 2.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via

LongBeachBuys.com.

Official Contact

Elisa Landeros rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov

All communication with the City related to this RFI must be directed to the contact listed above.

mailto:rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov

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Contents

1 The Opportunity

1.1 Background

1.2 Goals

1.3 Result of the RFI

2 Response Instructions & Content

2.1 Timelines & Instructions

2.2 Response Template

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1 The Opportunity

1.1 Background

The City of Long Beach (City) is looking to update and expand its micromobility programs and models. The current system includes a sole contract for pedal bikes and permit process for e-scooters and e-bikes, although no e-bikes are currently available in the Long Beach market. Long Beach has open permits for 3000 e-scooters and has a fleet of 1,000 pedal bikes available for short-term rentals within City limits. The current BikeShare program has two separate contracts: one for the software and hardware technology on the bicycles and one contract with a local operator for maintenance, repairs, rebalancing and customer service. In 2024, all vehicle types saw their highest usage with pedal bike rentals having over

80,400 rentals and e-scooters seeing 707,456 trips in Long Beach.

The Long Beach BikeShare program uses General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS) data where bikes are tracked through Service-Oriented Business Intelligent (SoBi) software by our local operator. The program has seen a significant increase in student ridership over the last couple years and has seen an increase in ridership as a result of BikeShare for All, a program where low-income users can purchase annual BikeShare memberships for $5.

Long Beach’s current BikeShare system is designed for multifaceted use; it is a solution for first mile/last mile transportation problems, connects commuters to public transportation and serves as an exercise and recreation option.

1.2 Goals

The City aims to expand and modernize its micromobility ecosystem by offering diverse, multi-modal alternative transit options for both residents and visitors. As part of this effort, the City seeks to electrify its micromobility fleet while ensuring a range of accessible vehicle types to meet varying user needs. Equity remains a foundational priority, and the City expects all program offerings to incorporate equitable pricing models and universal access.

To improve program oversight and efficiency, the City intends to consolidate all micromobility compliance tracking into a single, user-friendly Mobility Data Specification software platform with robust backend access. In alignment with its long-term sustainability and infrastructure goals—particularly ahead of the 2028 Olympics - the City is actively promoting micromobility infrastructure expansion and fleet electrification and seeks vendor partners who share and support this vision. The City of Long Beach's Bicycle Master

Plan (BMP) outlines strategic goals and policies to transform the city into a bicycle-friendly environment. The BMP aligns with the City's broader objectives of promoting multi-modal transportation options, electrifying vehicle offerings, ensuring equity, and preparing for the

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2028 Olympics. Additionally, the City is committed to growing its network of micromobility hubs and parking corrals, with planned expansion projects ready for execution. Through this RFI, the City is seeking information on vendor capabilities, operational models, and program structures best suited to the Long Beach market, taking into account the City’s budget, goals, and commitment to equity and sustainability.

1.3 Result of the RFI

This is a Request for Information only. This RFI does not constitute a Request For Proposals

(RFP), a promise to issue a solicitation in the future, or any contract whatsoever.

Respondents are advised that all costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at their expense.

2 Response Instructions & Content

2.1 Timelines & Instructions

MILESTONE

TIME

(PACIFIC)

& DATE LOCATION / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Release Date June 4, Responses Due 11:00 AM

(PST), June

19, 2025

• Responses should be submitted electronically via the City’s Long Beach Buys portal, available at https://LongBeachBuys.com

• Late Responses, or Responses submitted through other channels will not be evaluated.

• Respondents are responsible for submitting their responses completely and on time.

• Respondents will receive a confirmation number with a time stamp from

LongBeachBuys.com indicating that the response was submitted successfully.

• For technical support, email or call the City during normal business hours at

LBPurchasing@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-

6200.Submit all inquiries via email to rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov

Responses Reviewed to determine next steps

TBD • If multiple vendors express interest in this opportunity and are deemed responsive, mailto:rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov

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City’s sole discretion, the City may issue a formal Request for Proposals to competitively award a contract.

• Notification of the result of this RFI and of a future RFP would be issued through the City’s electronic bid notification system.

2.2 Response Template

Respondents are requested to provide all of the following information.

Complete the template below (an editable version of the template below had been posted to Long Beach Buys).

Contact Information

Primary Contact Name

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

Responder’s Name

Responder’s Website

Questions

Vehicle Types: What types of vehicles (e.g. pedal bikes, e-bikes, sitting scooters, standing scooters) would be included in a proposed fleet? Based on Long Beach’s current ridership trends, what fleet size and mix of vehicles would you recommend? Would you be willing to contract with a partner to offer more vehicle types?

Data Collection: Do all your vehicle types offer Minimum Data Set (MDS) data? Would back-end user data be shared directly with the City? To what extent can data be shared?

Equity: What equitable strategies, tools or pricing models have you used to help provide equal access to low-income or underserved communities? Do you offer multilingual outreach, adaptive equipment, or neighborhood-based engagement to increase equity?

Equipment Ownership: What are your options for leasing versus purchasing vehicles and what contract lengths would be needed for each? What is the expected life cycle of your proposed vehicles and how do you handle end-of-life equipment?

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Local Operations: Are you open to working with local operators or City staff for on-the-ground operations such as rebalancing, maintenance, and customer support? How would you structure responsibilities and performance metrics in a hybrid or co-managed operational model?

Pricing: If the City financially supports the program, what level of user price control can be negotiated? What are your cost estimates (purchase or lease) for new pedal bikes, e-bikes, and any adaptive models? Are there minimum order thresholds? •Can pricing models be structured to allow phased rollouts of vehicle types or infrastructure improvements?

Branding: Can programs and apps incorporate City branding or must program use vendor names and app/software? If custom branding is allowed, how does this affect ownership of the software, apps, and user interface?

Infrastructure: What strategies or best practices do you recommend for expanding and installing electric charging infrastructure for a docked program? What infrastructure or utility coordination would be required to support a phased electrification of the City’s fleet? Are there cost estimates and timelines for full or partial electrification?