Carson Planet bids #RFQ 26-003Q

City of Carson Strategic Mobility Partnership for Autonomous and Emerging Transportation Services

The City of Carson is seeking qualified partners to develop and deploy autonomous and emerging transportation services through a Strategic Mobility Partnership initiative. - Government Buyer: - City of Carson Purchasing Department - Purchasing Manager: Josilla Togiola - Scope of Services: - Planning, deployment, and support for self-driving autonomous vehicles, air taxis, and car-sharing services - Integration with existing transit systems to enhance mobility and accessibility - Community engagement and regulatory compliance - Support for increased transportation demand during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Uber Technologies, Inc. - Iteris, Inc. - AV Transportation Services, LLC - Alvand Transportation Corp. - Notable Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate technical expertise, operational capabilities, and regulatory readiness - Innovative partnership concepts and business models encouraged (e.g., revenue sharing, sponsorships, grants, in-kind contributions) - Strict insurance provisions required (general liability, auto, workers comp, professional liability, environmental, crime insurance, and bonds) - No specific products or part numbers requested; focus is on service delivery and integration - Submission Details: - Electronic submission via PlanetBids - All documents must be uploaded in PDF format - Contract Term: - Up to five years, with possible extensions not exceeding 180 days

Description

The City of Carson is seeking Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) from qualified and innovative organizations to develop a strategic public-private partnership aimed at advancing autonomous and emerging transportation services throughout the city. These services may include self-driving autonomous vehicles, air taxis, and carsharing services. The City aims to identify organizations with the expertise and vision to plan, deploy, and support autonomous mobility services that complement and enhance the existing transportation network. The partnership should focus on improving mobility, accessibility, sustainability, and customer experience, while safely integrating autonomous transportation and promoting clean-air mobility solutions. Additionally, the City is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and seeks partnerships that can support transportation demand during these events and create a lasting mobility legacy.

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