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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23-076 Dropbike dba Drop MobilityAGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
AND
DROP MOBILITY
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of ________________ by and between Dropbike,
Corp. d/b/a Drop Mobility a micro-mobility transportation services provider with an address of 548
Market Street, PMB 64073, San Francisco, CA 94101 (hereinafter “Contractor”) and Eagle County,
Colorado, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter “County”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Shift Bike regional electric bike (e-bike) share program (the “Project”) originated as a
partnership between the Town of Vail, EagleVail Metro District, and Town of Avon in 2022 and will
expand to include locations in Edwards, beginning in the 2023 season; and
WHEREAS, Contractor, the vendor for the Project, provides e-bike leasing, hub racks and signage, an
online platform with mobile app, monthly data reporting, off-season bike storage, marketing and
community outreach, and all other duties, obligations, and responsibilities described or reasonably
implied from the Scope of Services in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, efforts through the Project provide individuals multimodal transportation, help with first-
and last-mile public transportation challenges, supplement public transportation, and reduce vehicle miles
traveled to meet County’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, County will contract directly with Contractor for services and infrastructure in
unincorporated Eagle County in the Edwards area; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement represents the first year in a three-year project; and
WHEREAS, County and Contractor may amend this Agreement, pursuant to the terms in paragraph 4
hereof, as needed to continue the project for years two and three; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time, skill,
expertise, and experience necessary to provide the Services as defined below in paragraph 1 hereof; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall govern the relationship between Contractor and County in connection
with the Services.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the following promises Contractor and
County agree as follows:
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1. Services or Work. Contractor agrees to diligently provide all services, labor, personnel and
materials necessary to perform and complete the services or work described in Exhibit A (“Services” or
“Work”) which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall be performed
in accordance with the provisions and conditions of this Agreement.
a. Contractor agrees to furnish the Services no later than May 15, 2023 and in accordance
with the schedule established in Exhibit A. If no completion date is specified in Exhibit A, then
Contractor agrees to furnish the Services in a timely and expeditious manner consistent with the
applicable standard of care. By signing below Contractor represents that it has the expertise and
personnel necessary to properly and timely perform the Services.
b. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions set forth in
Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement shall prevail.
2. County’s Representative. The Resiliency Department’s designee shall be Contractor’s contact
with respect to this Agreement and performance of the Services.
3. Term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall commence upon the date first written above, and
subject to the provisions of paragraph 11 hereof, shall continue in full force and effect through the 30th
day of April, 2024.
4. Extension or Modification. This Agreement may be extended for up to three additional one year
terms upon written agreement of the parties. Any amendments or modifications shall be in writing signed
by both parties. No additional services or work performed by Contractor shall be the basis for additional
compensation unless and until Contractor has obtained written authorization and acknowledgement by
County for such additional services in accordance with County’s internal policies. Accordingly, no
course of conduct or dealings between the parties, nor verbal change orders, express or implied
acceptance of alterations or additions to the Services, and no claim that County has been unjustly enriched
by any additional services, whether or not there is in fact any such unjust enrichment, shall be the basis of
any increase in the compensation payable hereunder. In the event that written authorization and
acknowledgment by County for such additional services is not timely executed and issued in strict
accordance with this Agreement, Contractor’s rights with respect to such additional services shall be
deemed waived and such failure shall result in non-payment for such additional services or work
performed.
5. Compensation. County shall compensate Contractor for the performance of the Services in a sum
computed and payable as set forth in Exhibit A. The performance of the Services under this Agreement
shall not exceed $69,056. Contractor shall not be entitled to bill at overtime and/or double time rates for
work done outside of normal business hours unless specifically authorized in writing by County.
a. Payment will be made for Services satisfactorily performed within thirty (30) days of
receipt of a proper and accurate invoice from Contractor. All invoices shall include detail regarding the
hours spent, tasks performed, who performed each task and such other detail as County may request.
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b. If, at any time during the term or after termination or expiration of this Agreement,
County reasonably determines that any payment made by County to Contractor was improper because the
Services for which payment was made were not performed as set forth in this Agreement, then upon
written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from County, Contractor shall
forthwith return such payment(s) to County. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
unexpended funds advanced by County, if any, shall forthwith be returned to County.
c. County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and
Contractor agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes related to
payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
d. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, County shall have
no obligations under this Agreement after, nor shall any payments be made to Contractor in respect of any
period after December 31 of any year, without an appropriation therefor by County in accordance with a
budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with Article 25, title 30 of the
Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. 29-1-101 et. seq.) and the
TABOR Amendment (Colorado Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20).
6. Subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that County has entered into this Agreement in
reliance upon the particular reputation and expertise of Contractor. Contractor shall not enter into any
subcontractor agreements for the performance of any of the Services or additional services without
County’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in County’s sole discretion. County shall have
the right in its reasonable discretion to approve all personnel assigned to the subject Project during the
performance of this Agreement and no personnel to whom County has an objection, in its reasonable
discretion, shall be assigned to the Project. Contractor shall require each subcontractor, as approved by
County and to the extent of the Services to be performed by the subcontractor, to be bound to Contractor
by the terms of this Agreement, and to assume toward Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities
which Contractor, by this Agreement, assumes toward County. County shall have the right (but not the
obligation) to enforce the provisions of this Agreement against any subcontractor hired by Contractor and
Contractor shall cooperate in such process. The Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions
of its agents, employees and subcontractors.
7. Insurance. Contractor agrees to provide and maintain at Contractor’s sole cost and expense, the
following insurance coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below:
a. Types of Insurance.
i. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by law.
ii. Auto coverage with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 each accident
combined bodily injury and property damage liability insurance, including coverage for owned, hired, and
non-owned vehicles.
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iii. Commercial General Liability coverage to include premises and operations,
personal/advertising injury, products/completed operations, broad form property damage with limits of
liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate limits.
b. Other Requirements.
i. The automobile and commercial general liability coverage shall be endorsed to
include Eagle County, its associated or affiliated entities, its successors and assigns, elected officials,
employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. A certificate of insurance consistent with the
foregoing requirements is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
ii. Contractor’s certificates of insurance shall include subcontractors, if any as
additional insureds under its policies or Contractor shall furnish to County separate certificates and
endorsements for each subcontractor.
iii. The insurance provisions of this Agreement shall survive expiration or
termination hereof.
iv. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on, and does
not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Agreement, the monetary limitations or rights,
immunities and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as from time to time
amended, or otherwise available to County, its affiliated entities, successors or assigns, its elected
officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
v. Contractor is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits except as
provided by the Contractor, nor to unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment compensation
coverage is provided by Contractor or some other entity. The Contractor is obligated to pay all federal
and state income tax on any moneys paid pursuant to this Agreement.
8. Indemnification. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless County, and any of its
officers, agents and employees against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities for which County may
become subject to insofar as any such losses, claims, damages or liabilities arise out of, directly or
indirectly, this Agreement, or are based upon any performance or nonperformance by Contractor or any
of its subcontractors hereunder; and Contractor shall reimburse County for reasonable attorney fees and
costs, legal and other expenses incurred by County in connection with investigating or defending any such
loss, claim, damage, liability or action. This indemnification shall not apply to claims by third parties
against the County to the extent that County is liable to such third party for such claims without regard to
the involvement of the Contractor. This paragraph shall survive expiration or termination hereof.
9. Ownership of Documents. All documents (including electronic files) and materials obtained
during, purchased or prepared in the performance of the Services shall remain the property of the County
and are to be delivered to County before final payment is made to Contractor or upon earlier termination
of this Agreement.
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10. Notice. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be deemed properly delivered when (i)
personally delivered, or (ii) when mailed in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, or (iii)
when delivered by FedEx or other comparable courier service, charges prepaid, to the parties at their
respective addresses listed below, or (iv) when transmitted via e-mail with confirmation of receipt. Either
party may change its address for purposes of this paragraph by giving five (5) days prior written notice of
such change to the other party.
COUNTY:
Eagle County, Colorado
Attention: Kate Kirkman
500 Broadway
Post Office Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
Telephone: 970-328-8734
E-Mail: kate.kirkman@eaglecounty.us
With a copy to:
Eagle County Attorney
500 Broadway
Post Office Box 850
Eagle, Co 81631
Telephone: 970-328-8685
E-Mail: atty@eaglecounty.us
CONTRACTOR:
Drop Mobility
Qiming Weng
(202) 640-9004
qiming@dropmobility.com
11. Termination. County may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time and for any
reason, with or without cause, and without penalty therefor with seven (7) calendar days’ prior written
notice to the Contractor. Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall immediately provide
County with all documents as defined in paragraph 9 hereof, in such format as County shall direct and
shall return all County owned materials and documents. County shall pay Contractor for Services
satisfactorily performed to the date of termination.
12. Venue, Jurisdiction and Applicable Law. Any and all claims, disputes or controversies related to
this Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be litigated in the District Court for Eagle County, Colorado,
which shall be the sole and exclusive forum for such litigation. This Agreement shall be construed and
interpreted under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.
13. Execution by Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or
more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the
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same instrument. The parties approve the use of electronic signatures for execution of this Agreement.
Only the following two forms of electronic signatures shall be permitted to bind the parties to this
Agreement: (i) Electronic or facsimile delivery of a fully executed copy of the signature page; (ii) the
image of the signature of an authorized signer inserted onto PDF format documents. All documents must
be properly notarized, if applicable. All use of electronic signatures shall be governed by the Uniform
Electronic Transactions Act, C.R.S. 24-71.3-101 to 121.
14. Other Contract Requirements and Contractor Representations.
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Services to be
provided hereunder and the Property, and with all local conditions, federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect cost, progress, or performance of the Services.
b. Contractor will make, or cause to be made, examinations, investigations, and tests as he
deems necessary for the performance of the Services.
c. To the extent possible, Contractor has correlated the results of such observations,
examinations, investigations, tests, reports, and data with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
d. To the extent possible, Contractor has given County written notice of all conflicts, errors,
or discrepancies.
e. Contractor shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Services and
shall correct, at its sole expense, all significant errors and omissions in performance of the Services. The
fact that the County has accepted or approved the Services shall not relieve Contractor of any of its
responsibilities. Contractor shall perform the Services in a skillful, professional and competent manner
and in accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence applicable to contractors performing
similar services. Contractor represents and warrants that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to
properly perform the Services and shall comply with the highest standards of customer service to the
public. Contractor shall provide appropriate supervision to its employees to ensure the Services are
performed in accordance with this Agreement. This paragraph shall survive termination of this
Agreement.
f. Contractor agrees to work in an expeditious manner, within the sound exercise of its
judgment and professional standards, in the performance of this Agreement. Time is of the essence with
respect to this Agreement.
g. This Agreement constitutes an agreement for performance of the Services by Contractor
as an independent contractor and not as an employee of County. Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall be deemed to create a relationship of employer-employee, master-servant, partnership, joint venture
or any other relationship between County and Contractor except that of independent contractor.
Contractor shall have no authority to bind County.
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h. Contractor represents and warrants that at all times in the performance of the Services,
Contractor shall comply with any and all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
i. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements or understanding between the parties with
respect thereto.
j. Contractor shall not assign any portion of this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the County. Any attempt to assign this Agreement without such consent shall be void.
k. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective permitted assigns and successors in interest. Enforcement of this Agreement and all
rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely for the parties, and not to any third party.
l. No failure or delay by either party in the exercise of any right hereunder shall constitute a
waiver thereof. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding
breach.
m. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.
n. The signatories to this Agreement aver to their knowledge no employee of the County has
any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the Services or Property described in this Agreement.
The Contractor has no beneficial interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of the Services and Contractor shall not employ any person having such known
interests.
15. Data Security.
a. Definitions:
i. “County Data” means all data created by or in any way originating with County
and End Users, and all information that is the output of any computer processing, or other electronic
manipulation, of any information that was created by or in any way originating with County and End
Users, in the course of using and configuring the Services provided under this Agreement, and includes
all records relating to County’s use of Contractor Services and Protected Information.
ii. “End User” means the individuals (including, but not limited to employees,
authorized agents, students and volunteers of County; Third Party consultants, auditors and other
independent contractors performing services for County; any governmental, accrediting or regulatory
bodies lawfully requesting or requiring access to any Services; customers of County provided services;
and any external users collaborating with County) authorized by County to access and use the Services
provided by Contractor under this Agreement.
iii. “Protected Information” includes, but is not limited to, personally-identifiable
information, student records, protected health information, criminal justice information or individual
financial information and other data defined under C.R.S. §§ 24-72-101 et seq., and personal information
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that is subject to local, state or federal statute, regulatory oversight or industry standard restricting the use
and disclosure of such information. The loss of such Protected Information would constitute a direct
damage to the County.
iv. “Security Incident” means the potentially unauthorized access by non-authorized
persons to personal data or non-public data the Contractor believes could reasonably result in the use,
disclosure or theft of County Data within the possession or control of the vendor. A Security Incident
may or may not turn into a data breach.
b. During the course of Contractor's performance of the Work, the Contractor may be
required to maintain, store, process or control County Data. The Contractor represents and warrants that:
i. Contractor will take all reasonable precautions to maintain all County Data in a
secure environment to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including industry-accepted
firewalls, up-to-date anti-virus software, and controlled access to the physical location of the hardware
containing County Data;
ii. Contractor’s collection, access, use, storage, disposal and disclosure of County
Data shall comply with all applicable data protection laws, as well as all other applicable regulations and
directives;
iii. Contractor will notify County of any Security Incident as soon as practicable, but
no later than 24 hours after Contractor becomes aware of it;
iv. Contractor will provide information sufficient to satisfy County’s legal and
regulatory notice obligations. Upon notice of a Security Incident, County shall have the authority to
direct Contractor to provide notice to any potentially impacted individual or entity, at Contractor’s
expense, and Contractor shall be liable for any resulting damages to County.
v. Where Contractor has been contracted to maintain, store or process personal
information on behalf of the County, it shall be deemed a “Third-Party Service Provider as defined in
C.R.S. § 24-73-103(1)(i), and Contractor shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with
C.R.S §§ 24-73-101 et seq.; and
vi. Contractor will promptly return or destroy any County Data upon request from
the County Representative.
c. Contractor’s indemnification obligations identified elsewhere in this Contract shall apply
to any breach of the provisions of this Paragraph.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first set forth above.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,
By and Through Its COUNTY MANAGER
By: ______________________________
Jeff Shroll, County Manager
CONSULTANT
Qiming Weng, CEO, Drop Mobility
By: _____________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________
Title: ___________________________________
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Qiming Weng
CEO
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE, FEES
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REGIONAL EAGLE COUNTY ELECTRIC
BIKE SHARE PROGRAM
Vail, Avon, Eagle-Vail, & Edwards Colorado
Attn: Beth Markham
Environmental Sustainability
Town of Vail
bmarkham@vailgov.com
Proposer:
Dropbike, Corp d/b/a Drop Mobility
rfp@dropmobility.com
(Mailing) 548 Market St
PMB 64073
San Francisco, CA 94101
Primary Contact:
Dipesh Dar
COO
Drop Mobility
+1 647 621 7191
dipesh@dropmobility.com
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A. Cover Letter
Drop Mobility is a leading micro-mobility solutions provider head quartered in Toronto, Canada and operating across
multiple municipalities in North America through its US subsidiaries. Founded in the spring of 2017, our city-first
partnership mindset has allowed us to extend our services to many municipalities and campuses in quick time. We were
the first North American smart bike company to partner directly with a city and launch a hub-based bike share system in
Kingston, ON, Canada. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly to US markets where we operate and support thousands of
vehicles (including e-bikes, pedal bikes, and electric scooters) in many cities, including Colorado Springs, CO and
Manitou Springs, CO, where we have partnered with PikeRide to provide a fully integrated app based electric bike share
system.
The bike share industry is changing rapidly and it seems to be divided between docked and dockless systems.
Traditional docked systems are organized but expensive and inflexible. Dockless systems o er more convenience for
users but are disorganized and chaotic for cities to manage. We at Drop believed from the very beginning that instead of
choosing camps between docked and dockless systems, there has to be a better way of delivering micro-mobility to
communities that want to provide a convenient but organized system. We researched extensively and tested various
operating models and developed our very own hub model that we feel is the perfect middle ground. This involves
operating vehicles with GPS and lock-to technology in a geo fenced service area with multiple destinations marked as
hubs. Using the app, users have the flexibility to check out the vehicles from their smartphones and leave them at the
hubs or lock them to any convenient city infrastructure (like racks, posts, etc) anywhere within the coverage area. Using
our smart backend admin software and customer support processes, we ensure that all trips are monitored and parking
violations are controlled directly though the app. This creates a perfect balance between convenience, reliability and
organization- resulting in a system that is used and loved by locals and respected by the community. Additionally, the
flexibility of hubs allows for locations to be easily moved, repositioned, or removed for the o -season. More benefits of a
hub model are further explained in detail later in this submission.
Equally important to our company has been the need for creating meaningful localized partnerships. We believe in
locally branding a system to the city, region, sponsor or transit brand. This is essential to building a connection with the
community and helps build continuity and support for a long-term system. This also opens the doors for integration with
di erent local organizations, transit (like the Eco-bus or Vail bus), universities or other public/private campuses. This is
our version of a true public-private partnership to deploy organized micro-mobility.
We are fundamentally aligned with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and
providing an alternative mode to help residents and workers commute and run errands, and will demonstrate ahead in
our submission how we plan to work along side and not compete with local bike rental shops.
Please read on to find a proposal from Drop Mobility which outlines how we plan to partner with the communities This
way we can bring more bikes to more people. We have proposed an all-inclusive per-bike monthly cost such that the
system easily scales up or down, and we have included significantly reduced costs for the o -season as we can
leverage existing regional warehousing for winter storage needs. Finally, you will learn why we feel strongly that “virtual
stations” and battery swapping are the right solution for your community, and how our talented in-house team of
software and hardware developers, marketing and branding experts, and seasoned operators make Drop Mobility a
unique end to end micro-mobility provider.
The proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days from due date of proposal.
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Dockless flexibility
but unorganized and uncared for
Docking organization
but rigid and expensive
Finding a middle ground
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Shift Bike in action in Eagle County, Colorado during the 2022 riding season!
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B. Respondents Qualifications, including experience and at
least two references for similar projects
Drop uniquely operates across the entire stack of micro-mobility, from nuts and bolts of hardware to operations to
influencing government policy and regulation. This allows us to quickly adapt in the rapidly changing micro- mobility
environment, and implement solutions while coordinating with our strategic partners and users.
Some key company qualifications
•More than 5 years of experience operating micro-mobility (including e-bikes, scooters and pedal bikes) across
dozens of cities and campuses in US, Canada and Europe.
•Expertise across multiple functions of micro-mobility from own hardware supply chain, in-house software
development, operations processes, customer support systems to public policy.
•Locally branded product to the region, existing sponsor, bike share operator or transit.
•Deployed fully transit integrated multi modal electric mobility systems in major US cities like Kansas City, MO
and Colorado Springs, CO, New Orleans, LA, among many others.
•Extensive network and presence across major North American cities through our tie ups and active involvement
in organizations like NABSA, NACTO, etc.
•Strong backing from reputed venture capital firms based in Silicon Valley and Asia.
•Incredibly talented (and growing team) of in-house software and hardware developers, branding and marketing
specialists, experienced operators, and customer success associates.
Drop Mobility Organization structure
Given that we are structured to operate across the entire stack of micro-mobility, Drop has a diverse team of 30+
business leaders, operations managers, product experts, engineers, designers, customer service reps, marketers,
accountants, and legal experts. This includes an extended team of part time and partner field sta in each of our markets
managing daily operations.
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Supply chain
Hardware
Logistics & deployment
User and operational software
API Integrations
Customer (rider) success
Operations/execution
Government, policy & partnerships
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Some of our similar electric bike systems in the US:
1. Colorado Springs, CO, USA
One of the fastest growing systems in the region and a hot bed for
tourism and outdoor activities. We launched here in spring 2019 and have
already doubled the ridership numbers as compared to the older system.
We partnered with PikeRide, the non-profit bike share operator, and
launched a fully electric, lock-to vehicle fleet. The early stages of the
partnership have resulted in large increases to the current system size of
over 250 + electric bikes, as well as expansion to nearby ski town,
Manitou Springs, CO. The climate and topography here is similar to Eagle
County, CO.
Reference 1: Jolie Nesmith, Executive Director, Pike Ride
739 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
jolie@pikeride.com
719-235-5862
2. Kansas City, MO, USA
We launched a fully electric system in fall of 2018, working in tandem with
the existing docking station bikes and in partnership with the transit
authority, RideKC, and the existing bike share non-profit, BikeWalkKC. This
system includes participation from several neighboring jurisdictions who
have all come together to form one cohesive system under one common
brand. We have further co-branded the software platform and integrated
into the transit service and continue to build on this partnership. We have
been able to set and achieve various common goals like delivering a fully
integrated system, expanded into new areas of the city including equity
neighborhoods, collaborated on flexible pricing, provided unique
membership types, and more.
Reference 2: Eric Vaughan, Director of Bikeshare, BikeWalkKC
1106 E 30th St Suite G, Kansas City, MO, 64109
eric.vaughan@bikewalkkc.org
+1 (573) 690-0409
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COO
Head of product
Supply chain director
VP of operations
Engineering team Data team
General manager-ops
Operations coordinatorRepairs coordinator
Field sta
Marketing manager
Customer service manager
CEO
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3. New Orleans, LA USA
The relaunch of a legacy system, we partnered with Blue Bikes Nola to
bring back bike share to New Orleans in the summer of 2021. This is a
great example of a public private partnership where we supported the
goals of the City, non-profit operator, local bike advocacy groups, and a
title sponsor. New Orleans is a dynamic market and we balance
prioritizing the local needs of the community (including a thriving equity
program- Blue Bikes for All) while also providing transportation to tourists,
visitors, and students.
Reference 3: Geo Coats, Executive Director, Blue Bikes Nola
2740 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA, 70119
geo @bluekrewe.org
+1 (504) 782-0098
In addition to the references above, we are contracted to operate turnkey systems of this size (100-200 e-bikes) in
markets such as Rialto, CA and Fresno, CA. We have a growing business operating systems in resort towns such
Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, CO and on campuses such as Micron’s largest US campus in Boise, ID.
C. Approach and innovation
At Drop we believe in a simple framework for delivering sustainable micro-mobility that involves a combination of robust
hardware, smart software and an integrated operating model. This enables us to deliver reliability, convenience and
organization which is the key to a successful bike share system.
Robust hardware
At Drop we have our own R&D, design and hardware engineering teams that work with our hand picked manufacturing
partners to delivery all micro-mobility hardware including e-bikes that are most suited for bike sharing. We have
developed the Drop e-bike model E201L after multiple iterations and this is our most popular model till date. We have
been able to achieve this superior product quality as we control everything from design to parts sourcing to assembly to
spares for our hardware. Working closely with manufacturing partners allows us a lot of flexibility and customization
unlike many micro-mobility companies that pick “o the shelf” products and deploy them for bike sharing use without
proper testing or research.
Smart, integrated software
Drop leverages in-house expertise for our software development whether its our user facing app, website or backend
admin platform. An expertly designed software ensures that every aspect, from the BLE and GPS of the vehicles to the
UX, to the data-sharing, to customer support and open API's for integrations is reliable and consistent for both users and
our partners. This means that the app is easy to use, vehicles are easy to locate and ride and user data and privacy is
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Robust hardware
Smart, integrated software
Operational expertise
Reliability
Convenience
Organization
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protected. We are constantly iterating the software, pushing new updates and developing new features based on
feedback from our partners, as well as our own operating experience.
In addition to our advanced hardware and smart software, the core of our innovation lies in our operating model in 3 key
areas: hub-based model, lock-to and end of trip photo review, and battery swapping.
Hub-based operating model
Our learnings from the micro-mobility space show us that both docked and a dockless bike sharing systems have their
challenges. A docked system while organized, is expensive to operate and inconvenient for users due to inflexible
parking and cumbersome hardware. On the other hand, a fully dockless free-floating system may be convenient for
users, but can be hard to manage and is unreliable for consistently finding vehicles fit for use. The biggest concern
though is the mess that improperly parked dockless vehicles can leave across city streets, which impacts non users and
renders the system to be unorganized and ine cient.
Our hub-based model is the perfect middle ground between docked and dockless that provides user convenience,
reliability and organization. We demarcate an overall service area that is geofenced so that vehicle trips cannot be
ended outside this region. We further work with our partners to identify key locations (like existing biking hotspots, city
racks, bus stops, etc) and designate these as ‘hubs’. These are locations where the on ground operations team will
rebalance vehicles most of the time and users will be encouraged through in-app instructions to park here. This
increases reliability of finding vehicles and keeps the system organized. The hub-based system is a unique solution
because users know that reliably there will always be vehicles at certain hubs, and cities know that vehicles will be
rebalanced back to hubs. We monitor the system closely through our advanced backend admin software.
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Mobility “hubs” for
parking and picking
up e-bikes increase
reliability of finding a
vehicle and
organization.
Coverage area is
clearly defined and
communicated to
users on their apps.
Enforced through
warnings, incentives
and penalties.
GPS tracked vehicles
that can be unlocked
through smartphones
by scanning a QR
code.
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Lock-to, end-trip review, geofencing
There are two critical features in our operations that ensure the hub-based model is successfully deployed and
maintained. These are our lock-to technology and the end-trip process review.
All of our bikes are equipped with a lock-to cable technology. While ending their trip, users are instructed to use the
cable to tether the bike to physical infrastructure either at a hub (or at any other locations like city bike posts, racks, flex
hubs, etc) and securely lock it. This prevents vehicles from falling over or being left in areas in the middle of the sidewalk
or other precarious positions that so many micro-mobility companies have been criticized for.
To ensure that users are following this system, we have built an additional step without which the users cannot end their
trip. Once the user clicks the ‘end-trip' button in the app, they are prompted to take a photo of the vehicle with the lock
clearly visible. The trip only ends once the photo is successfully submitted on the app. Each of the photos are stored in
our back end admin platform where they are accessed and reviewed by the customer support team. If a user did not
park correctly, they are notified via the app about the parking issue, and they are subject to warnings and potential fines
in a clearly laid-out process. At the same time, our operations team is notified through our automated team-messaging
system to check out the vehicle that was provided an end-trip warning.
All our vehicles have an onboard GPS chip and and our service area is geofenced, so we always exactly know where all
of our vehicles are at all times. This helps the team to e ectively rebalance vehicles to hubs and promptly retrieve any
vehicles left out of zone or not properly parked. We can also create exclusion zones and black out areas within the
service region where the city partners do not want us to allow vehicles to be parked.
With all of the above hardware and software technology features, we have been able to deliver over 95% parking
compliance in markets where we have deployed the hub model. When issues do arise we are able to track vehicles in
real time and resolve quickly.
Battery Swapping
Battery swapping is the future for all electric transportation, seen by the transition to swapping over recharging by every
major micro-mobility operator. We have believed in battery swapping from the very beginning. Charging infrastructure is
expensive and permanent to install on community streets. Solar panels, while in theory are great for eco-friendly
recharging, are ine cient and unreliable. And moving vehicles back to a central warehouse to recharge simply does not
make sense. Better battery technology with larger capacities results in a 40+ mile range on a single charge, meaning
batteries need to be swapped as often as quick safety checks and cleaning bikes is required. This creates for an
e cient recharging process that is combined with routine maintenance and rebalancing.
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D. Equipment safety, reliability and durability
Electric assist bicycles (e-bikes)
At Drop, our hardware is specifically designed and built for public bike sharing.
Many bike share companies are picking o -the-shelf bike models available with factories in Asia, to cut corners or to
prioritize speed of deployment over quality and safety. On the other hand some other companies, in the zest of building
something that is highly durable and secure, compromise on the comfort and riding experience by building heavy and
bulky bikes that are also extremely expensive. Both of the above scenarios lead to the overall system being less cost
e ective and unsustainable..
Our design philosophy for our E201L e-bikes is to have a simple, light and convenient bike frame which gives the rider
an enjoyable riding experience but also balance this with a design and specs that make the bike durable, safe, easy to
maintain and secure from theft and vandalism. Our in-house hardware sourcing team has gone through multiple
iterations of e-bikes before selecting the current model for use. Custom configurations, specs, features, and accessories
are available upon request.
Electric assist bike (model E201L)- A demo bike can be made available on request
Drop’s electric-assist bike is rugged, durable and stylish. Everything from its sturdy design, longer range battery, unisex
frame, foam tires to lock-to mechanism have been designed for public bike sharing. The e-bike is powerful- with a 350w
rear wheel motor, it can tackle mountainous geographies like in Eagle County. The bike is equipped with internet
connected smart locks with on-board GPS and sensors that provide real-time data on battery-levels, locations, bike
condition and more. In addition, the unique lock-to cable allows bikes to be secured to physical infrastructure.
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Some key safety features that we have built into our bikes
•Electric motor on the back wheel in a combination with Shimano brakes so that the bikes don't flip while hard braking
as was reported with some competitor bikes recently
•Concealed numbered battery with keys that is easily swappable but weather proof
•lock-to cables, harder to fall and be stolen
•Basket is fixed in place, reduces tipping
•Bell is double turn for easy use (you can turn it in any direction)
•Front light that actually illuminates the ground and stays on till bike is in unlocked state
•Puncture proof tires (prevent mid trip stops)
•Roller brakes with lowest in class maintenance and highest in class durability
•Double protected brake wires
•Tamper free screws to avoid theft
•Anti-theft pedals
•16 mph max speed (adjustable), Torque sensor for better control, electrical cuto when not turning pedals
We believe in locally branding all our equipment to make users understand that this is a regional program operating in
the communities of Vail, Avon, and Eagle-Vail. Above is a 3D rendering of our e-bike model E201L to show you a blank
canvas. We will work in collaboration with the partner communities to custom design and brand the bikes, as in the
example shown above. Please note, this is for demonstrative purposes only, and we are able to adapt to colored frames
or di erent designs.
Finally, Drop works with leading manufacturing partners, adhering to international protocols like ISO 9001:2015 and we
have industry Gold standard certifications like CFR1512 for our e-bikes. Our vehicles also comply with CPSC Public Law
107-309 for maximum engine wattage and ISO 43.150.
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Hubs & Way finder signs
As explained earlier in the proposal, we operate stations or “hubs” where bikes are locked to a designated rack or area,
or to existing infrastructure. These are virtual docking stations that o er all the advantages of traditional docking
stations, while also o ering a more cost e ective and flexible solution. Hubs can be created, customized and changed
easily meaning stations can be added and moved without much heavy lifting.
A picture of Drop e-bikes at a hub with signage in Colorado Springs, CO.
We work with partners to select and design racks and signage, customized based on what will look best in the local
community. We can o er many di erent rack and sign designs and will work with our partners and stakeholders to
design and implement.
E. Technology, data and integration
Technology
Drop Mobility provides an integrated mobility solution. Our technology stack is developed by our in-house team (ex
Google, Microsoft, etc), with years of experience in regionalization and operating bike share. Our infrastructure is
localized from the ground up, and includes the suite of tools from operations backends on desktop and mobile, white-
labelled user facing apps and websites, and the core modules which maintain and manage connectivity with vehicles
over the cellular network.
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Platform
Drop’s software platform was designed by operators for operators, our experience comes from years of operating micro-
mobility across many markets that have encountered the same operational, software, marketing, communication and
other challenges and opportunities that you do and will in the future.
Some features of the platform include (but are not limited to):
•Flexible pricing options (membership, day pass, pay as you go and more), or work with our team for specialized
occasions (like conferences, etc) Generate coupon codes for specialized occasions
•View detailed user info, previous trips, end-trip photos, past warnings, ban/manage users and other relevant user data
in our web admin
•Vehicle management system which can disable vehicles that are unfit for use, remotely
•Editable service areas both from the mobile app and the web interface
•Built-in vehicle issue tracking system that is tied to vehicles as well as field-technicians so that maintenance can be
tracked (and the ability to search/filter by properties like vehicle number, technical name, etc)
•Customer tracking system (CRM) that helps delegate and manage customer support issues
•Smart rebalancing reports that indicate vehicle usage and recommends balancing options
•Trips view that maps trip start/end/duration as well as the ability to filter/find specific trips by their properties (user
name, vehicle number, start region, etc)
•End-trip management view that manages proper parking with end-trip photos (and can fine/report customers, or
incentivize customers to park in certain regions)
•Hub management including sponsor markers, physical naming and tagging, and more
•Battery management view with low battery bike status, as well as aggregate battery stats (like lifetime of battery
before swap)
•End users can report issues with trips, which, if relevant, are automatically added as vehicle issue tickets
•Field-sta have access to mobile apps that allow them to view detailed vehicle status and system status reports, as
well as receive notifications for maintenance/system alerts
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Core
Operations
Telematics
Cellular
Integrations
Consumable
APIs for city and
partner use
User
interface
Customizable
user facing apps
Admin
Mobile and
desktop tools
Mobile
operator
apps
Desktop
admin
Real time
operations and
KPIs
Analytics
Separate and
secure Payments
PCI compliant
partners
Drop’s technology suite is
decentralized and modular, which
increases reliability while
allowing us to move quickly. For
example, each module can be
updated or customized one at a
time.
Parts of our stack are hosted on
partners like AWS and Digital
Ocean. Databases are backed up
in real time in PostgreSQL.
Payments are provided through
Stripe (PCI compliant).
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Data and reporting tools
Drop Mobility is a partner-driven organization, and we believe in sharing all relevant and useful information with our
partners, with an eye towards user privacy and data security. There are three levels of data sharing Drop Mobility
provides: public, partner reports & API access, and live system data.
Level 1: public data
•Drop Mobility’s systems are interoperable with the with GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed Specification) and MDS
(Mobility Data Specification) formats, and can provide an API endpoint such as (https://api.dropbike.ca/gbfs/vail)
•Drop is a strong proponent of multi-modal travel, and public data helps our partners and other service providers
integrate into one technology platform
Level 2: partner reports & API access
•Tokenized data (without personally identifiable information) is shared with partners on a weekly or monthly interval,
and include customizable reports which are unique to each region’s requirements
•Reports already include the following- Trip history: including distance, duration, start/end, trip path, member history:
member subscription uptake tracking, coupon code usage, etc, revenue reports: by type, by vehicle, graphed,
customer service reports, Demographic and region-specific data can be collected
Level 3: system data is shared with partners at an application level
•Our partners can access Drop’s operational backend through our mobile and web applications. These systems are
part of day to day operation and product team updates features regularly
•Each sta member will have their own login credentials for security and authentication purposes
•These applications are secured through industry-standard encryption protocols (SSL, HTTPS) and strong password
and identity systems
Customer Facing Website and App
Our front-end user apps for Android, iOS and platform website are designed for today’s mobile user.
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Operations staff have access to mobile and web platforms.
Drop regionalizes and co-brands local user apps and
websites. (See web mockup below)
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•Easy to signup with familiar phone number verification and persistent login
•Our website platform is customized to iOS and Android users and has tracked download metrics
•Users can easily view vehicle locations, statuses and check out a vehicle with the quick scan of a QR code
•Users can sign up for all membership and day pass types within the app, skipping any kiosk or website
•Financial services are run in a transaction-protected sandbox and processed through our service provider, Stripe,
which is PCI compliant
•User names and addresses are anonymized in all non-encrypted environments, and all app access is encrypted over
HTTPS and TLS with audit trails
•Customer feedback section allows users to give feedback, ratings, get FAQs answered, chat with a team member
immediately or report issues with their trip
•Both the user app and website is modifiable to include sponsor hubs, sponsor checkouts, other advertising options
(which can be developed with our team on a unique per-sponsor basis)
•Users can see their trip history with summary data about their health and environment impact
•Before starting a trip, users are shown instructions customized to their current location, region and past riding
experience
Transit/Mobility/Ticketing Integration
Drop has an open partner approach. In each city, Drop can be completely transparent to the operational metrics and
integration possibilities due to the nature of our partnerships. Your partners are our partners.
Our platform has been designed with integrations in mind from the beginning, with architectural openings for joint
ticketing, shared accounts and vehicle status/locations. However, each partner has unique API access and our
integration involves a discovery phase followed by implementation.
F. Implementation Plan and Schedule
Should we be awarded the contract to operate this system, we can commit to the following schedule:
March and April—> Discovery phase: This phase entails gathering information from the partner communities to set up
the most e ective launch of the system possible. Included during this period is hub mapping, system sizing,
infrastructure sourcing, and collaborative planning (existing system transition, communication, internal stakeholders
onboarding, integration possibilities, etc). It is also when we source our warehouse and storage facilities, hire and train
the local team, and build out partnerships with local bike shops, advocacy and non-profit groups, housing developments,
large employers, and the community at large.
May 1st - 15th—> Demo/Training period: This phase kicks o our product training, with software demos scheduled and
maintenance training begins. Once the local project manager is trained, they then demo and test all bikes/software
system to make sure that they are ready to go. This period is generally where additional maintenance and field
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technician are hired. Plans for the marketing and launch of the system are further developed and we maintain a
comprehensive launch checklist. Drop has developed an e ective training and onboarding process which we use to
quickly bring new team members on board.
May 15th and ongoing—> Final Launch and execution: Any final planning for the launch is done, and complete
preparations are actioned to ensure a smooth first few weeks. Within a week of launching the new system, we will host a
launch event to generate excitement and build awareness. For this event, we invite key figures in transit, cycling,
sustainability, government and the press. We also coordinate a press release and social media campaigns.
G. Marketing and promotion plan
Drop has a talented in-house marketing and design team that handles everything from the initial branding of the system,
design and development of a user app and website, all marketing collateral, and a comprehensive education and
outreach strategy with a focus on targeting local residents and employees who will use the system for commuting.
Any successful community outreach strategy includes a focus on partnering with local organizations, housing
communities, and employers. Additionally, in Eagle County we would have a special focus on partnering with local bike
shops and rental companies (such as Vail Wheel Base) to ensure the bike share program is not directly competing with
their rental business. Since pricing and promotions are entirely customizable in the Drop platform, we can create a
pricing structure that satisfies existing e-bike rental companies.
Our outreach and promotional strategy includes the following:
An initial launch event and press outreach
We use the time leading up to launch and the first few weeks after to generate local buzz and excitement, educating the
community by announcing system size, station locations, and pricing.
Employer outreach
We will continually work to form relationships with the partner communities’ employers, starting with some of the largest
such as Vail Resorts, Eagle County Schools. By o ering information, special pricing, and product demos we can target
commuters that work here.
Community outreach
Housing developers love to tout bike share as an amenity, and we can use this to our advantage to get them to help
spread the word. We can approach housing communities based on proximity to hub locations to provide education.
Social media ads
We can geo-target educational ads about the system to the geographies in which the system serves.
Radio and print promotion
Good old fashioned radio and print (such as ads in the Vail Daily) help inform the community and spread the message
about bike share.
H. User Experience
Our goal is to make sure that the process for renting and returning bikes is easy and stress free for users. Users can
download the app in either the Apple Store or Google Play Store. There will be instructions on the bikes and hub way-
finder signages to guide users.
When User’s download the app, they will be taken through a series of instructions and onboarding screens including
accepting a terms of use/waiver form, an account set up page, a payment information page, safety instructions- including
information around how and why to wear a helmet- and all required information on how to use the app. They can select
di erent payment options at this point as well (pay-as-you-go, membership options, etc). The screens will also explain
how the system works, provide information on about the service area, how to lock the bike to public infrastructure or
hubs, and how to end the trip properly. Any additional questions that the users may have throughout the unlocking,
riding and parking process can be directed towards our customer support teams in the app. There are detailed FAQ’s in
the app as well in case the users want to seek answers by themselves. When they have finished setting up their account
on the app, the users will see a home screen with a map of the service area, and the location of all of the bikes in the
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system. From here they can walk up to any bike and using the app, they can ‘scan’ the QR code located at 2 places on
the bike using their phone camera. This will automatically unlock the bike and they will be able to begin their trip.
Alternatively, they can manually enter the bike number (listed on each bike), which will also automatically unlock the
bike. Before they begin riding, they will have to read through a few safety and instruction screens, including helmet and
tra c laws, how to lock the bike and end the trip, and the importance of respecting the public right of way.
Sample basket sticker design for a Ride KC e-bike depicting the user instructions on bike
When they begin riding, they will see a screen which will show them how long they have been riding, the e-bike battery,
and a map of the serviceable area. They will also be able to see all of the hubs in the map for locking their bikes.
When they decide to end their trip and they find appropriate public infrastructure for parking, they can click the ‘end trip’
button on their app riding screen. From here, they can use the cable lock and the wheel lock to lock the bike and tether
it around public/hub infrastructure. Thee trip automatically ends when they have done this. Next, their app will prompt
them to take a picture of the bike in its locked state around the public infrastructure or hub. They take a picture, which
automatically is uploaded on the drop backend for review. At this point they can close the app and continue on with their
day. If there is a problem with the parking job, they will receive a notification email with a link to the picture that they
took, and a description of why it was incorrectly parked. Our operations team will fix this parking job personally, but
some good samaritans take it upon themselves to correct the parking job once they receive the email notice. Users can
check their ride history on the homepage of the app, along with other account information such as payment info.
Sample user onboarding screenshots for Link Dayton bike share powered by Drop
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I. Operations Plan
When you partner with Drop Mobility, you leverage our team’s combined decades of experience operating some of
North America’s largest and most vibrant bike share systems. We understand the region is seeking a turnkey operator to
deliver an e ective electric bike share system and we very excited for the opportunity to apply our successful approach
to bring a thriving system to the partner communities.
We have proposed a system of 155 e-bikes at 33 stations, and we will work with the communities to identify station
locations pro rata to the community, and with a priority on serving multi-family, workforce, and low income
neighborhoods. Due to the light infrastructure that comes with a hub-based model and battery swapping, we can o er
you a bigger system which will help achieve density and reach more residents. We believe in a phase-approach to
scaling up a system and once ridership goals are achieved, the system can be expanded. Furthermore, the hubs can be
scaled up and down and easily repositioned as communities’ needs change. E-bikes and hub racks can easily be
removed and stored in our regional warehouse nearby.
You will find more details on the proposed financing of system expansion in the Budget section below.
Rebalancing and Recharging
At Drop, we have built customized software interfaces that give field sta and system administrators a variety of reports
and detailed information on system utilization. We use this data (like riding patterns and bikes trip history) to determine
which areas/hubs should be prioritized when rebalancing. There are both mobile and web views for the sta to enable
convenient and flexible monitoring of the system. There are various algorithms in the backend that prompt the field team
on their rebalancing routes and goals for every shift.
The e-bike batteries are swappable so can easily be replaced in the field with the extra batteries we will provide. The e-
bikes thus should never really go out of service due to battery reasons. There is an additional backup battery on the
smart bike locks that will keep the lock active and ping the servers for a week even if the main bike battery runs out of
power. The Operations coordinator and field sta have access to real time battery charge status for all bikes (see web
app screenshot below for reference). This and many other reports and tools make it easy for the sta to plan their day,
prioritize routes and attend to bikes depending on their status.
An e-bike battery status view for field sta on the Drop admin backed app
Given that e-bikes have swappable batteries with a large capacity, our team is able to plan e cient routes that limit the
amount of van and truck trips during rebalancing. Some field sta also like to carry charged batteries in a backpack, and
bike from hub to hub while rebalancing. The speed and ease of using the electric bikes allows for this process to still be
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quite e cient while carbon emissions are limited. While performing battery swaps, field techs can also do a quick
maintenance safety check, clean the bikes, and reposition any bikes which may be slightly out of order at the hub/
station.
Maintenance plan
We plan to approach local bike shops about potentially partnering to provide maintenance on our fleet. Alternatively, we
will engage with the local bike enthusiast groups to hire and train sta with knowledge of bike maintenance to maintain
the fleet. A specialized mechanic deals with more significant damage back at the workshop, and our field team is in
constant contact with our HQ data team to service any bikes that are having additional software/app issues.
Operationally, field-sta have access to mobile apps that allow them to view detailed vehicle status and system status
reports, as well as receive notifications for maintenance/system alerts. The field sta are scheduled for the maintenance
of various bikes, ensuring that each bike in the fleet is regularly maintained. This maintenance check list includes, but is
not limited to checking the chain, tires, lights, saddle, gear shifters, brakes, basket, bell, and overall condition of the bike.
As mentioned previously, field sta are alerted to any and all bikes that are low on battery, and swap those batteries. It is
a common practice in our operations for field sta to also run through a maintenance check of the bikes when they swap
the batteries.
The operations team is able to detect if vehicles have been damaged and are in need of more immediate attention
either through our customer service channel where concerns may have arisen, or bike monitoring the condition of bikes
in the end-trip review process. Each day through our 12 hours of field sta coverage, they receive an automated report
that provides them with information on which bikes are in need of maintenance, any reported breaks, and any bikes out
of the service zone.
Pricing
We work with partners to find ways to engage di erent geographic and demographic consumers, including students,
older adults, lower income residents, neighborhoods of color, women, non-bikers, non-English speakers, and other
traditionally underserved populations.
Below are a list of pricing to use as a reference, although these can be modified based on our conversations and
engagement with our partners.
•Pay as you go option- $3 to unlock + 40 cents per minute
•Memberships- $25 per month and $100 seasonal (locals only)
•Discounted access- subsidized student, equity pricing, etc
•Special access- sponsors, city sta , corporate partners, etc
•Others- event pricing, coupons, etc
With a heavy emphasis on collaboration and partnership rather than forcing our model on cities, Drop works with partner
communities in order to determine the most e ective pricing options for ensuring equitable access and sustainability of
the program.
Equity
At Drop, we believe in a system that is accessible to all, regardless of income or access to financial services. In each and
every market in which we operate, we have built out a robust and comprehensive equity program that addresses the
local needs of the market. To do this, we first work directly with public leadership during a discovery period to determine
the local needs of the community, build out the goals of the program, and define the criteria for qualification. We then
partner to identify communication channels to the equity markets, and form a plan for outreach and engagement. More
information and examples can be provided upon request.
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Customer support
At Drop, our in-house support team understands the importance of timely response to customer contacts. Micro-mobility
is all about simplicity and speed and we make every e ort that our customer experience follows suit. Riders can contact
support teams through in-app messaging, email or phone.
The support team is trained and experienced in handling rider onboarding and education, billing questions and fee
disputes, and on trip issue management and parking complaints. The support team also assists fleet teams in fleet
management and rider outbound related to parking education reinforcement. Our team responds to 70% of customer
contacts in under 15 minutes with an overall SLA of 14 hours based on our hours of operation from 8am to 7pm MST.
Additionally all of our team members work remotely and we are willing to hire a local associate who intimately knows the
partner communities.
In cases of emergencies, we will be able to provide a hotline to reach the local operations team members. Local
residents will also have clear lines of contact in order to report issues with the parking or riding of our vehicles. Our
support team can use these reports to manage vehicle relocation and rider education or removal from service.
2023 Riding Season Budget
Following is a list of assumptions for the regional system:
Following is the breakdown of projected cost for the regional system:
Assumption Count
Duration of program Season 2+
Electric pedal assist bikes 155
Hub stations 33
Expected rides in year 2 27,000
Average revenue per ride $3
Description Monthly or one time (US$)Total (US$)
Deployment and set up (one-time) $10,000 $10,000
Hardware, software customization (one-time)$10,000 $10,000
E-bike monthly leasing (155 e-bikes x $175/ bike) *6 mo $27,125 $162,750
Hub racks and signage (equipment, delivery, taxes & fees
- 35 hub locations x $275/ hub) *6 mo
$8,250 $49,500
Software monthly platform fee ($15/ bike) $2,325 $27,900
Operations and administration (May-Oct)$21,000 $126,000
O -season all inclusive cost (Nov-Apr)$3,500 $21,000
Marketing and community outreach *for 6 mo $3,500 $21,000
Total cost to run system for 1 year $428,150
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Following is projected revenues for Year 1 of operations:
Based on the budget above, bikes and hub racks will be distributed based on the following plan, and
payment is specified accordingly:
•Vail (53%): Number of e-bikes - 81. Number of Hub racks - 16. Prorated amount due - $223,743
•Avon (21%): Number of e-bikes - 35. Number of Hub racks - 9. Prorated amount due - $96,679
•EagleVail (10%): Number of e-bikes - 14. Number of Hub racks - 3. Prorated amount due - $38,672
•Edwards (16%): Number of e-bikes - 25. Number of Hub racks - 5. Prorated amount due - $69,056
•Total system cost: $428,150
Notes:
•It is our desire to enter into a minimum 3 year agreement so we can start to plan for a long-term and self
sustaining system.
•We are happy to comply with any TABOR language requirements.
•Payment terms: 50% advance, 50% upon system delivery 2023.
•The numbers above are based on the prorate share of the total cost of the system, based on our
understanding of desired system expansion and budgetary constraints.
•With the system expansion and Edwards coming on board, we have significantly expanded our operations
budget in order to cover additional storage, sta ng, and vehicle needs.
Revenue Plan
Expected revenue (Avg) from user fees $81,000
Revenue share to Drop (90%)$72,900
Revenue share to be re-invested in marketing and outreach (10%)$8,100
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Eagle County General Services Final 8/15/2022
EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
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08/16/2022
Christensen Group
9855 West 78th Street, Ste 100
Eden Prairie MN 55344
Michelle Leonard
(952) 653-1000 (952) 653-1100
mleonard@christensengroup.com
Dropbike Corp.
548 Market St
PMB 64073
San Francisco CA 94104
Great American E&S Insurance Company 37532
Ace American Insurance Company 22667,
22-23 Liability
A PLE743959 07/23/2022 07/23/2023
1,000,000
500,000
20,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
A XSE815259 07/23/2022 07/23/2023
5,000,000
5,000,000
B
Cyber Liability
D98201324 06/30/2022 06/30/2023
Per Claim Limit $3,000,000
Aggregate Limit $3,000,000
Certificate Holder is included as an Additional Insured under the General Liability when required by written contract.
Re: Location address 126 E. Valley Blvd. Suite A & B, Rialto, CA. 92376
CIPA Investments Inc and MGR Property Management Inc.
3800 E Concours St.
Ste 100
Ontario CA 91764
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :
INSURER E :
INSURER D :
INSURER C :
INSURER B :
INSURER A :
NAIC #
NAME:
CONTACT
(A/C, No):
FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:
PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):
PHONE
INSURED
REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
$
$
$
$PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOSAUTOS ONLY
NON-OWNED
SCHEDULEDOWNED
ANY AUTO
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER
OTH-
STATUTE
PER
LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)
POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY)
POLICY EFF
POLICY NUMBERTYPE OF INSURANCELTR
INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB $EACH OCCURRENCE
$AGGREGATE
$
OCCUR
CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
$PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$GENERAL AGGREGATE
$PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$MED EXP (Any one person)
$EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE TO RENTED
$PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
POLICY PRO-
JECT LOC
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
CANCELLATION
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED
AUTOS ONLY
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Dropbike Corp.
00053357
Christensen Group
25 Certificate of Liability Insurance: Notes
THE GENERAL LIABILITY AND EXCESS LAIBILITY INSURANCE POLICIES ARE BEING ISSUED BY AN INSURER THAT IS NOT LICENSED BY THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THESE COMPANIES ARE CALLED
“NONADMITTED” OR “SURPLUS LINE” INSURERS. THE INSURER IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE FINANCIAL SOLVENCY REGULATION AND
ENFORCEMENT THAT APPLY TO CALIFORNIA LICENSED INSURERS. THE INSURER DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE INSURANCE
GUARANTEE FUNDS CREATED BY CALIFORNIA LAW. THEREFORE, THESE FUNDS WILL NOT PAY YOUR CLAIMS OR PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
IF THE INSURER BECOMES INSOLVENT AND IS UNABLE TO MAKE PAYMENTS AS PROMISED.
ACORD 101 (2008/01)
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
© 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM,
FORM NUMBER:FORM TITLE:
ADDITIONAL REMARKS
ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of
AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:
LOC #:
AGENCY
CARRIER NAIC CODE
POLICY NUMBER
NAMED INSURED
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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