Hayward Area Recreation And Park District Opengov #27-004

Hayward seeks 250 Class I electric bicycles for its community bike program

The City of Hayward is seeking quotes for a bulk purchase of electric bicycles for its Hayward Rides community program. - Buyer: City of Hayward, Transportation Division. A separate professional-services agreement example identifies the City’s Department of Public Works. - Procurement: 250 Class I electric bicycles for senior residents, suitable for urban riding. Cruiser-style e-bikes and e-trikes are possible options; the notice does not assign quantities by style. - Safety and supply requirements: Batteries must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) for fire safety and failure safeguards. Suppliers should demonstrate the ability to provide significant quantities within six months. - Funding: The program is supported by a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Clean Mobility in Schools Program grant. - OEMs and vendors: No bicycle OEM, brand, or bidding vendor is named in the solicitation. - Separate attachment: An example professional-services agreement lists one professional consulting services item; it does not provide a defined scope and is not part of the e-bike purchase request.

Description

The City of Hayward Transportation Division is requesting quotes from qualified bicycle manufacturers or distributors for a bulk purchase of Class I electric bicycles for its bike program. The City intends to establish a contract with one or more suppliers for high-quality, cost-effective bicycles suitable for urban riding, including cruiser-style e-bikes and e-trikes. The program will focus on 250 e-bikes with batteries certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for fire safety and failure safeguards, with a goal of distributing them to senior residents by June 2027. Proposals should include e-bike models and pricing, and suppliers should be able to deliver significant quantities over a six-month timeframe.

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