Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0122

Omaha Shared Electric Scooter Program Solicitation (2027)

This opportunity invites vendors to provide and operate a Shared Electric Scooter Program for the City of Omaha, managed by the Douglas County Purchasing Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing Department (Assistant Director: Michelle L. Horton) - Program Scope: - Exclusive two-year contract for deployment, operation, and management of a shared electric scooter fleet - Initial fleet size: up to 750 scooters, scalable to 1,000 - Services include deployment, maintenance, operations, safety compliance, geofencing, parking zone management, data sharing, and community engagement - Products/Services Requested: - Shared Electric Scooter Program License (1 license) - Electric Shared Scooter Program Services (deployment, operation, management) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with safety standards and integration with public transit - Geofencing and designated parking zones - Monthly reporting and fee payments - Equity, safety, and community engagement emphasized - $5,000 permit fee and dynamic per-device parking/trip fees - Mandatory insurance, bid bond, and compliance forms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified providers - Contract Structure: - Two-year term starting in 2027, with three one-year extension options - Deployment required between January and April 2027

Description

The City of Omaha is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide services for the Electric Shared Scooter Program for the year 2027. The solicitation requires submission of a cost proposal as part of the response attachments, with no pricing lines listed in the line items tab. Bidders must provide a bid bond or acceptable substitute, comply with insurance requirements, and submit various forms including references and affidavits. The procurement contact is Michelle L. Horton from the Douglas County Purchasing Department.

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