Bikes, bike accessories (light, lock, & helmet), and membership through the Bicycle Collective-RFI

Salt Lake County's Behavioral Health Services is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential sole source procurement with the Bicycle Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The procurement seeks to acquire refurbished bicycles, USB rechargeable lights, U-locks, helmets, and one-year membership services for at-risk populations. Specifically, the county aims to gather information on organizations providing these bicycle-related services at no cost to individuals in need. The RFI was issued on October 22, 2025, with comments and potential challenges to the sole source designation due by October 29, 2025, before 1:00 pm Mountain Time. The goods and services include fully assembled bicycles valued at approximately $400 per voucher, which will come with accessories and a membership providing access to repair benches, tools, guides, and mechanical support. Key objectives include supporting children, refugees, individuals experiencing homelessness, those recovering from substance abuse, and low-to-moderate income households. Evaluation will likely focus on the organization's ability to comprehensively serve these targeted populations.

The proposed procurement appears to be specifically targeted to the Bicycle Collective, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The organization is uniquely positioned as the only known agency in Salt Lake County offering such comprehensive bicycle support services at no charge to targeted populations. The procurement has an estimated annual cost of $50,000, with a projected six-year total of $300,000. The Bicycle Collective's unique operational model, which includes donations, an e-commerce site, and a large volunteer network, appears to be a key factor in its selection as a potential sole source vendor. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement seems focused on establishing a new service relationship. The organization's non-profit status and mission-driven approach to providing bicycle access to vulnerable populations seem to be primary qualifications for potential selection. Integration requirements are not explicitly detailed, but the services appear to be standalone and focused on direct community support.