Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking proposals for a shared micromobility operator for the OSU Corvallis campus. The selected proposer will implement and manage a program supporting campus mobility, sustainability, and accessibility goals. Key requirements include providing a fleet of e-bikes and e-scooters, a mobile application for users, real-time GPS tracking, geofencing for parking and service areas, and a local facility for maintenance and storage. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options for renewal. Proposers must demonstrate at least three years of experience operating similar systems and success with exclusively forced parking areas. All operational staff must be W2 employees. Proposals are due by May 11, 2026. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by April 27, 2026.
The closing date for proposal submission is May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT. The RFP states, closing: may 11, 2026 3:00 pm, pt.
The bid notice indicates that users will pay contractor directly for services, and OSU will not process or issue payments to the contractor. The notice states, No payments will be made by osu to contractor under this contract.
Award will be made to the highest ranked proposers who, in OSU's opinion, best meet the requirements and qualifications of the RFP. The notice states, Award will be made to the highest ranked proposers who, in osus opinion, best meets the requirements and qualifications of the rfp.
To qualify, proposers must have at least three years of experience operating a shared micromobility system on comparable university campuses and demonstrated success operating a shared micromobility system using exclusively forced parking areas. The RFP states, Proposer has at least three 3 years of experience operating a shared micromobility system on comparable university campuses. Proposer has demonstrated success operating a shared micromobility system using exclusively forced parking areas.
The contract may be terminated for default if the contractor fails to timely provide services or materials, or fails to perform other provisions of the contract, and does not correct such failures within ten days of written notice. The notice states, if a contractor fails to timely provide services or materials called for by this contract or b contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this contract, or so fails to pursue the work as to endanger performance of this contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and after receipt of written notice from osu, fails to correct such failures within ten 10 days.
The RFP mentions an appeal period following the notice of intent to award, but a specific deadline for challenges is not explicitly stated. The notice states, A proposer has the right to appeal the decision pursuant to osu standard ****, sec. 5. 17.
