Bike Racks

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), has issued a contract opportunity for comprehensive bicycle parking rack services. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to execute a multi-phase project involving bicycle rack planning, assessment, and installation across the District. Key deliverables include responding to installation requests, conducting field assessments, and providing specialized bike parking guidance to government agencies, private businesses, and residential developments. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2013, with a formal proposal submission deadline of October 1, 2013. The contractor will be expected to demonstrate expertise in urban bicycle infrastructure planning, have the capability to perform site evaluations, and provide technical recommendations for bicycle parking solutions. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the contract appears to prioritize contractors with proven experience in urban transportation infrastructure and bicycle parking implementation.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified contractors with relevant transportation and infrastructure installation capabilities. While no specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available documentation, the scope suggests a potentially significant municipal contract focused on enhancing bicycle parking infrastructure throughout the District of Columbia. The project represents an opportunity for contractors specializing in urban transportation infrastructure, site assessment, and installation services to contribute to the District's bicycle mobility and parking strategies.