RFI 2021200034 Electric Scooter Share Services

The City of Eugene, Oregon, through Lane County, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Electric Scooter Share Services, seeking letters of interest from companies that operate shared-use electric scooter fleets. The procurement aims to establish a one-year pilot program with a minimum of 300 and maximum of 600 shared-use electric scooters per day. The RFI focuses on comprehensive service requirements, including detailed evaluations of equipment specifications, system design, distribution, operations, maintenance, safety protocols, customer service, community engagement, equity considerations, sustainability practices, and data reporting capabilities. Potential providers must demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, sustainable, and equitable electric scooter-share services that complement the existing bikeshare program. Key deliverables include real-time and archived data sharing with the City and a designated third-party for research and compliance auditing. The RFI was posted on July 13, 2021, with responses due by August 13, 2021, at 3:00 PM PDT. Respondents are required to provide high-level price range information and answer a series of comprehensive questions about their proposed services.

The RFI does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The City intends to issue up to two initial licenses for electric scooter share services, with the potential for a third operator in future phases. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement suggests a desire for innovative providers capable of integrating with existing urban mobility infrastructure. The document does not specify a precise budget range, but indicates the scope involves 300-600 daily scooters, which implies a significant operational investment. The City's approach suggests flexibility in vendor selection, prioritizing comprehensive service capabilities, safety standards, community impact, and technological integration. Potential providers should be prepared to demonstrate robust operational capabilities, including advanced data reporting, equitable service distribution, sustainable practices, and a commitment to enhancing urban micromobility options. The RFI is explicitly noted as an informational process and will not directly result in a contract award, serving instead as a preliminary market exploration and vendor assessment mechanism.