Bids & Tenders

Shared E-Bike and E-Scooter Pilot Program
Request for Proposals
RFP No. 23-027

Addenda
Proponents are required to check the City’s website for any updated information and addenda issued before the Closing Date at the following website address: https://www.coquitlam.ca/140/Bid-Opportunities

The City is intending to create a safe, well-connected community with a variety of affordable transportation options. This pilot program is intending to:

• Enhance transportation options;
• Provide an easy, low-cost solution that connects riders to the first and last kilometers of their commute;
• Provide a reliable and consistent level of service to residents and visitors to the City;
• Achieve environmental sustainability benefits.

The City is primarily interested in entering into a License Agreement to enable the operations and placement of shared micromobility devices in the public right of way or other City-owned property with a Contractor(s) providing Devices (e-bike and e-scooter) services.  The Contract may also allow for these micromobility devices to be placed on private property with property owner’s written approval.

The City will consider applications from Contractors who are interested in providing one mode for the pilot period. The intention of the City is to enter into up to two (2) separate Service Agreements with Contractors to pilot shared micromobility.

Obtaining RFP Documents
RFP Documents are available for downloading from the City of Coquitlam website: https://www.coquitlam.ca/140/Bid-Opportunities
 
Printing of RFP documents is the sole responsibility of the Proponents.
 
Proposals will be received on or before 2:00 pm local time on:
 
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
(Closing Date and Time)
 
Questions
All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing 3 business days prior to the Closing Date, referencing the RFP number and name sent to email: [email protected]
 
Questions received after that time may not receive a response.
 
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Proponents in preparing a response.
 
Proposals will not be opened in public. 
 
The City reserves the right to negotiate concurrently with the highest ranked Proponent(s).
 
Procurement of goods and services are in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the New West Partnership Agreement (NWPTA).
 
M. Pain
Purchasing Manager
Date of Issue: Thursday, March 16, 2023