The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Shift Transit, LLC for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, maintenance, and repair of a public bicycle sharing system. The system will include 330 bicycles, 18 stations, and 540 docking points. The contract has a term of 8 years, with the option for renewal. The City of Tucson will retain ownership of all system elements, and Shift Transit, LLC will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the system. The contract includes provisions for sponsorship and advertising, as well as intellectual property rights.
• The system will be designed to meet the needs of the City of Tucson and its residents, with a focus on providing a safe and efficient transportation option.
• The contract includes provisions for the installation and maintenance of the system, including the deployment of commercially reasonable efforts to provide a safe system.
• The City of Tucson will have the right to inspect the work performed by Shift Transit, LLC, and to request repairs or replacements as needed.
• The contract includes provisions for the payment of operating costs and revenue, including the collection and distribution of fare revenues.
• The contract includes provisions for the indemnification of the City of Tucson and its officers, directors, employees, and agents, as well as the indemnification of Shift Transit, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents.