OSU Scooter Program FY19

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Parking Services issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered OSUA&M-RFP-000566-2019 for a motorized scooter program on the Stillwater campus, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive scooter services to benefit students and campus life. The procurement opportunity was open from November 19, 2018, at 8:00 AM CDT to December 4, 2018, at 4:00 PM CDT, targeting a service implementation for the FY19 academic year with the spring semester beginning January 14, 2019. Bidders were required to complete and upload a Non-collusion Certificate and a Certificate of Compliance, agreeing to attached terms and conditions. The RFP targeted a vendor capable of providing scooter services across the 1,489-acre campus, which hosts 20,978 undergraduate students and over 400 student organizations. Evaluation criteria and specific deliverables were outlined in two attachments: Frequently Asked Questions and Specifications documents. Payment terms were established at 0% 30, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The campus context, including a strong Greek life community of approximately 3,000 participants and local amenities, was considered relevant to the scooter service implementation.

The RFP did not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organization types. Ultimately, the contract was awarded to Skinny Labs Inc. for the FY19 academic year. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement was focused on a comprehensive scooter service program designed to enhance student mobility and campus life. The university's requirement that freshmen live on campus suggests a potentially concentrated user base for the scooter services. No specific infrastructure integration requirements were mentioned beyond the expectation of providing motorized scooters compatible with campus environments. The procurement was structured to select a vendor who could effectively deploy and manage a scooter program that meets the unique needs of the OSU Stillwater campus, considering factors such as student population, campus layout, and existing transportation infrastructure.