SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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Contra Costa Transportation Authority seeks qualifications from manufacturers/vendors of low-speed shared autonomous vehicles to support expansion of SAV deployment, including financing, maintenance, and operations services for public transit solutions.
PURPOSECCTA is exploring options for the further expansion of the deployment and operations of SAVs in Contra Costa County. The purpose of this RFQ is to develop a qualified list of low-speed shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) manufacturers and/or vendors capable of providing SAVs to support CCTA’s program growth, which should include opportunities for manufacturer- or other third-party financing solutions, to include ongoing support, maintenance, and operations services.Answers provided to the questions in Section 4 will help CCTA to:• Determine the commercial availability of SAVs that satisfactorily address minimum requirements for the proposed project(s), including, but not limited to complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS); having charge cycles sufficient to meet operational requirements; and meeting reliability metrics that enable SAVs to successfully and sustainably provide lower-cost FM/LM solutions to complement other transit services;• Ascertain the experience of companies in the deployment and operations of SAVs for public transit service in partnership with public transit operators; and• Explore the opportunities for financing the purchase and operations of vehicles for the program, including options for a public-private partnership arrangement to support delivery and operation of proposed SAV services.The responses will help determine the feasibility, best practices, and potential cost structure for deploying a fleet of shared autonomous vehicle shuttles that meet the county’s transportation needs. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: No Location Information: Department: Finance Address: 2999 Oak Road100Walnut Creek, California94597 County: Contra Costa
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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