Summit Bike Share Technology Platform

The contract involves providing a comprehensive technological support platform for the Summit Bike Share system, with the goal of relaunching the service by May 1, 2026, and ensuring long-term sustainability, user growth, and community engagement. The selected firm will deliver a scalable, integrated software solution encompassing rider-facing apps, real-time fleet monitoring, data reporting, and operational tools, with seamless integration with existing hardware assets such as e-bikes and stations. The contract, issued by Summit County, Utah, under solicitation number T-SBS-0825, is valued between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars and emphasizes compliance with industry standards, data security, and system reliability. The procurement process evaluates proposals based on technical capability (30%), cost (30%), transition and relaunch plans (15%), innovation (15%), and past performance (10%), with a focus on delivering a user-friendly, sustainable, and community-relevant bikeshare system. The contractual framework incorporates standard Summit County terms, including compliance with applicable laws, confidentiality, insurance, and debarment certifications, but does not specify particular FAR clauses or federal standards. Deliverables include a detailed scope of work, hardware and software specifications, and a transition plan, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, where the County retains responsibility until final approval. Payment terms require invoices within 30 days, referencing the contract number, with options for electronic transfer or credit card payments. The contract is set to extend through 2030 with annual reviews, and modifications require mutual written agreement. Proposal submissions are limited to 20 pages in PDF format, due by September 23, 2025, via email to the designated County contact, with questions due by September 16, 2025. The agreement emphasizes confidentiality, background checks for personnel, and the necessity for the contractor to meet all licensing, insurance, and compliance requirements, ensuring a transparent, accountable, and community-focused partnership for the bikeshare system’s successful relaunch and operation.