When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Carson. The work is located in Carson, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Transportation planning and mobility strategy consultancy. Experience developing public–private partnerships and shared-mobility programs. Expertise in autonomous, connected, or emerging transportation technologies. Track record supporting public agencies and community engagement. Experience planning transportation services for large-scale events. Strong knowledge of equitable, accessible, and environmentally sustainable mobility solutions.

Strategic Mobility Partnership Service (Due October 8, 2026)

Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

Carson, California, United StatesPosted: August 25, 2026Deadline: October 8, 2026

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SUMMARY

Carson seeks a mobility specialist to develop and support a public–private partnership for autonomous and emerging transportation services. The one-year engagement includes partnership strategy, deployment planning, long-term operations, and community outreach in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of experience in autonomous vehicle development, on-demand mobility, fleet management, intelligent transportation systems, connected vehicle technologies, or public transportation partnerships.
Must be qualified to conduct business within the City of Carson, including maintaining a valid City business license.
Must demonstrate sufficient personnel, technical resources, financial capacity, and organizational structure.
Must demonstrate regulatory compliance or provide a regulatory roadmap for proposed services.
Must have an established organizational safety program.
Must maintain insurance meeting the requirements contained within the City's standard agreement.
Must provide a minimum of three references for projects of similar scope and complexity.

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: August 24th, 2026

Q&A Deadline: September 14th, 2026

RFQ Deadline: October 8th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Carson

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Carson seeks a vendor to develop a strategic public–private partnership advancing autonomous and emerging transportation services. The initiative is intended to improve mobility for residents, employees, and visitors; complement existing public transportation; strengthen first-mile and last-mile connectivity; and improve access to major regional destinations that lack direct transit connections. It will also support transportation needs associated with the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and position Carson as a regional leader in innovative transportation technologies.

The selected vendor will explore financially sustainable partnership opportunities and identify equitable, accessible, environmentally sustainable, and scalable shared-mobility solutions that provide lasting community benefits beyond the 2028 Games. Proposed work may address partnership roles and responsibilities, organizational structure, phased implementation, and long-term operations.

The deployment strategy should consider initial concepts, geographic service areas, fleet deployment and growth, service types, operating hours, and customer experience. The scope also includes public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, such as demonstration events and community meetings. The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Carson. The work is located in Carson, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Transportation planning and mobility strategy consultancy
Experience developing public–private partnerships and shared-mobility programs
Expertise in autonomous, connected, or emerging transportation technologies
Track record supporting public agencies and community engagement
Experience planning transportation services for large-scale events
Strong knowledge of equitable, accessible, and environmentally sustainable mobility solutions

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