Saratoga Springs Scooter RFP

The City of Saratoga Springs, Utah, is seeking a third-party operator to implement a dockless motor-assisted scooter program through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement aims to provide residents and visitors with shared mobility device services at no cost to the city. The selected vendor will be responsible for deploying and managing a fleet of electric scooters that comply with Chapter 19.28 of the Saratoga Springs City Code governing motor-assisted scooters and dockless shared mobility devices. Key deliverables include maintaining a safe, well-regulated scooter sharing system that integrates seamlessly with the city's transportation infrastructure. The RFP was released on April 20, 2022, with proposals due by May 12, 2022, at 5:00 PM MDT. The primary procurement contact is Amber LeFors, who can be reached at alefors@saratogaspringscity.com or +1 801-766-6506. While specific evaluation criteria were not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement will be conducted through the Utah Public Procurement Place platform.

The RFP does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of businesses. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors for this scooter sharing program. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing a comprehensive dockless scooter service that meets the city's regulatory requirements. The RFP indicates this will be a zero-cost program to the city, suggesting that the selected operator will generate revenue through user fees and scooter usage. While no specific budget range was mentioned, the successful bidder will need to demonstrate the ability to deploy and manage a sufficient number of scooters to meet the city's mobility needs. The operator will be expected to handle all aspects of the program, including scooter maintenance, deployment, user safety, and compliance with local regulations governing shared mobility devices.