Request For Information: Car Share Program

The City of Bozeman and Montana State University issued a Request for Information (RFI) on September 9, 2016, seeking detailed insights about potential car sharing programs in Gallatin County, Montana. This exploratory procurement aimed to understand the feasibility of implementing a mobility solution for students, staff, and potentially the broader public, with a specific focus on transportation services that could benefit the campus, city employees, and local community. The RFI covered transportation-related commodity codes including professional services, mass transportation, transportation planning, and vehicle services, with the primary objective of gathering comprehensive information from car share program providers. At the time of the RFI, no car share programs existed in Montana or its universities, making this a groundbreaking initiative to evaluate potential transportation alternatives. The RFI was open for responses until October 14, 2016, with Brian O'Connor (boconnor@montana.edu, +1 406-994-5016) serving as the primary contact for potential respondents. The document explicitly stated that this was an information-gathering exercise with no immediate procurement or award planned, suggesting a preliminary exploratory phase for future mobility solutions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The RFI did not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond expertise in car sharing programs. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and the document did not provide details about existing transportation infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the RFI did not specify a budget range or potential award value, it suggested a comprehensive exploration of car sharing models that could potentially serve multiple stakeholders, including university students, city employees, and local residents. The scope implied a potential future procurement that would require a vendor capable of designing and implementing a flexible, cost-efficient transportation solution adaptable to the unique needs of Bozeman and Montana State University. The exploratory nature of the RFI indicated that any future procurement would likely involve a detailed evaluation of proposed car sharing models, operational capabilities, cost structures, and potential community benefits.