Micromobility Program

Orange County, Florida is seeking proposals for a Micromobility Program (Y22-1016) through an electronic Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The county aims to establish license agreements with up to three firms to implement and operate an on-demand micromobility device system featuring electric scooters and/or electric bicycles for public short-term rental. Proposers must submit electronic responses via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by January 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held on January 17, 2023. Selected companies will be authorized to deploy between 200-500 micromobility devices, with a county-wide maximum of 1,500 devices in unincorporated areas. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers' experience, operational plans, safety analyses, mobile application features, data sharing capabilities, and location proximity. Key deliverables include comprehensive operational requirements such as geofencing, parking regulations, safety protocols, data sharing, monthly reporting, and robust customer service standards. Potential respondents were required to submit any questions by January 19, 2023, at 5:00 pm EST directly to Perry Davis, the Contracts Supervisor, via email.

The contract includes specific financial requirements for potential vendors, including a $10,125 license fee, a $1,000 per new parking area fee, and a $1 daily fee per active device. Vendors must provide an irrevocable letter of credit for $25,000 and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year terms. While the RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it emphasizes comprehensive operational standards and technological capabilities. The program seeks to promote sustainable transportation while ensuring public safety, accessibility, and orderly device deployment. Technical support for the procurement platform is available through chat, email (support@procurenow.com), or phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours. The total potential value of the program could range significantly depending on the number of selected vendors and their device deployment strategies, with a maximum of 1,500 devices across Orange County's unincorporated areas.