NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ARCATA BIKE SHARE SYSTEM The City of Arcata Engineering Department is seeking a qualified firm to create and service a bike share system in Arcata, California. The City is seeking an all-inclusive proposal that would include the design of the bike share system and docking stations, any necessary software and hardware, future fundraising/sponsorship assistance, marketing and communications support, maintenance, repair and replacement of bicycles, and redistribution of bicycles among the stations. The System should have a minimum of four stations with 4 to 5 bicycles at each station to start, with an option and goal to expand the system as funds become available. The goal of this System is to provide an affordable, equitable, and easy-to-use system that facilitates enjoyment and provides an alternative and convenient transportation option for Humboldt State University (HSU) students, residents and visitors. Proposals for this work will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020. Proposals may be submitted either on a USB drive or compact disc within a sealed envelope delivered to the City Manager’s Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, California, or via email attachments delivered to: [email protected], with "Bike Share System Proposal" in the email subject line or on the front of the sealed envelope. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked by a Selection Committee. The award for this contract is anticipated to be made at the Arcata City Council’s meeting on December 16, 2020. The Request for Proposals Package for this work can be obtained on the City’s website, www.cityofarcata.org under “Bids.” Direct Inquiries to: Danielle Allred, Contracts & Special Projects Manager 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521 [email protected] 707-825-2101 The RFP document and appendices are available for free to download. Simply click the link below for View Related Documents and fill out the form as a plan-holder.

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