Res No 102-23-16035RESOLUTION NO. 102-23-16035
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT
PROGRAM WITH BIRD RIDES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
SUCH PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION, CORRECTIONS AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami (the "City") seeks to provide safe and affordable
multimodal transportation options to all residents, reduce traffic congestion, and maximize carbon-
free mobility by making shared mobility devices available to residents and those who work in the
City; and
WHEREAS, Section 318.008, Florida Statues, provides that a municipality may enact an
ordinance to permit, control, or regulate the operation of vehicles, golf carts, mopeds, motorized
scooters, electric bicycles, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on with certain
limitations; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2019, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2315, codified in
Article V, Sections 17.51-17.53 of the City Code of Ordinances (the "Code"), regulating the
operation of shared mobility devices, including motorized scooters, within the City, and providing
for operators of shared mobility devices to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding; and
WHEREAS, there is no current operator of shared mobility devices authorized in the City
through a Memorandum of Understanding; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of
operating such a program within the City and desires to collect data to determine the interest of
the general public in the use of shared mobility devices; and
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WHEREAS, Bird Rides, Inc. ("Bird") has proposed to operate a pilot program for
motorized scooters within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to approve a temporary Motorized Scooter Pilot Program
(the "Pilot Program") to implement Section l 7.53(c) of the Code, ensure public safety, and
minimize negative impacts on the public rights-of-way, as well as to analyze data in a controlled
setting to inform the City on uses and demand; and
WHEREAS, the initial term for the Pilot Program will be six (6) months and may be
extended by the City Manager for up to three (3) additional six-month periods; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to enter to an
agreement with Bird, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Agreement"),
for the operation of the Pilot Program within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the City.
WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above-stated recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. Approval and Authorization. The City Commission hereby approves the
Pilot Program and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Bird for the
operation of the Pilot Program, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A," subject to
the approval as to form, content, and legal sufficiency by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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Section 3 . Implementation. That t he C ity Ma nager is a uthori zed to take a n y a nd al l
actions necessary to impl e m ent th e Pi lot Progra m, th e Agreem e nt, a nd th e purposes of this
Resolution.
Section 4. Corrections. Conforming la ng u age or technical sc ri ven er-type co rrectio ns
m ay be made by t h e C ity Attorney fo r a n y conforming amendments to be in corporated in to the
fin a l resolut io n for s ig n ature.
Section 5 . Effective Date. This Reso luti o n sh a ll becom e effecti ve immediatel y upon
adoptio n .
PASSED AND ADOPTED th is 15 th day of A ugu st, 2023.
ATTEST:
READ AND A PPROVED AS TO FORM,
L ANGUAGE, L EGALITY AND
EXECUTION T H EREOF
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& BIBRMAN, P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
COMMISSI ON VOTE:
Mayor Fernandez:
V ice Mayor Boni c h :
Com mi ss ioner Calle :
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Yea
Yea
Yea
Com mi ss ioner Li e bma n: Yea
Com mi ss ion e r Corey: Yea
Pa ge 3 o f3
Agenda Item No:8.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: August 15, 2023
Submitted by: Samantha Fraga-Lopez
Submitting Department: City Manager
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM WITH BIRD RIDES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR SUCH PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION, CORRECTIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (COMMISSIONER CALLE)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo Bird Scooters.docx
46X521802-Resolution Authorizing Motorized Scooter Pilot Program.docx
46X690102-Motorized Scooter Pilot Program Agreement - Bird 8-8-23.docx
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Lillian Arango and Tony Recio, City Attorneys
CC:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
DATE:August 15, 2023, City Commission Meeting
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM WITH BIRD RIDES,
INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT FOR SUCH PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION, CORRECTIONS AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
.
The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of
Commissioner Calle.
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MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
AND
BIRD RIDES, INC.
TIDS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made effective as of the m day of t\~\.)Af , 2023 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF
SOUf MIAMI, a F lorida municipal corporation, (hereinafter the "City"), and BIRD RIDES,
INC., a Delaware co1poration authorized to do business in the State of Florida (hereinafter,
"Bird").
WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide safe and affordable multimodal transportation
options to all residents, reduce tra ffic congestion, and maximize carbon-free mobility by making
shared mobility services available to residents and those who work in the City; and
WHEREAS, Bird proposes to operate a shared mobility program within the City for
motorized scooters, as defined in Florida Statutes § 316.003( 48), and to include only electric kick-
scooters (hereinafter "Motorized Scooters"), without the need for any physical stations or docks ;
and
WHEREAS, on Febmaiy 26 , 2019, the City adopted Ordinance No . 2315 codified in
Article V, Sections 17 .51-17 .53 and regulates the operation of shared mobility devices, including
Motorized Scooters, within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize a Motorized Scooter Pilot Program (the "Pilot
Program") to implement Section 17.53(c) of the Code, ensure public safety, and minimize negative
impacts on the public right of way, as well as to analyze data in a controlled setting to inform the
C ity on uses and demand; and
WHEREAS, Bird will abide by applicable C ity ordinances and mles to efficiently and
effectively provide shared mobility services; and
WHEREAS, Bird possesses GPS, cell and/or Bluetooth connectivity, and self-locking
technology in its dockless shared mobility products such that its Motorized Scooters may be locked
and unlocked by users with an app and tracked to provide for operations and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to grant Bird a n on-exclusive, revocable and non-
transferable license to operate Motorized Scooters for rental within the City under the Pilot
Program on behalf of the City (the "Services"), and Bird has agreed to provide the Services in
accordance with the tenns and conditions of this Agreement and the Pilot Program Operations and
Maintenance Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Operation Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage Bird to perform the Services and provide the
deliverables as specified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained
herein, Bird and the City agree as follows:
1. Pilot P1·ogram License & Term.
1.1. The City hereby gmnts to Bird a non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferrable license
to utilize the City's Rights of Way in order to provide the Services within the City (the
"License") for a temporary six-month period beginning on August 31, 2023 (the "Pilot
Program Term"). For purposes of this Agreement, the term Rights of Way ("ROW'') refers
to sidewalks, roads, and other pathways owned and maintained by the City.
1.2. Upon conclusion of the initial Pilot Program Term, Bird shall return to the City
Commission to present user data regarding the Pilot Program. Additionally, the City
Manager may renew this Agreement for up to three additional six-month periods on the
same terms as set forth herein upon written notice to Bird, and upon a fmding that: (i) Bird
is operating in compliance with the Operations and Maintenance Plan; (ii) the public's use
of Motorized Scooters is in compliance with all applicable law and regulations; and (iii)
the Pilot Program does not otherwise result in a safety hazard to the general public.
2. Scope of License to Use ROW.
2.1. Scope. The License to utilize the ROW is dependent on compliance with all terms of this
Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations, and may be suspended or terminated
by the City at any time. This authorization is not a lease or an easement, and it is not
intended and shall not be construed to transfer any real property interest in City property.
The scope of the License is limited to Bird's customers using ROW for the propose of
travel on Motorized Scooters and parking of Motorized Scooters in authorized locations.
Bird shall ensure that use of ROW is consistent with the Operations and Maintenance Plan
set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Bird shall not place or attach any personal
property, fixtures, or structures to the ROW without the prior written consent of City or
private property owners. This Agreement extends only to ROWs within the City's
jurisdiction. Bird assumes all risks of operations in rights-of-way not within the City's
jurisdiction.
2.2. Prohibitions. Bird's operations within the City, shall, at a minimum: (a) not adversely
affect ROW or the City's streets or sidewalks; (h) not adversely affect the property rights
of any third parties; ( c) not inhibit or obstruct pedestrian movement within the ROW or
along other property or ROW owned or controlled by the City; and (d) not create
conditions which are a threat to public safety and security (e) not impede ADA required
accessibility on all ROWs.
2.3. Motorized Scooter Parking. Motorized Scooters may be parked in a legal manner in the
ROW, including public sidewalks by individuals participating in the Pilot Program.
Motorized Scooters parked on private property will be allowed at the discretion of the
private property owner. Bird will actively manage the Motorized Scooters to ensure
orderly parking and the free and unobstructed use of the ROW in consultation with the
City's Public Works Director. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose to support the
Pilot Program with the installation of additional parking racks, p ainted parking spots,
and/or recommended parking spots without racks or painting. The City will work with
Bird to identify authorized parking and deployment locations throughout the te1m of this
Agreement.
2.4. Notification. The City will notify Bird via Bruno Lopes at bruno .lopes@ bird.co, through
Bird's customer service app portal li sted in Exhibit A, or through another agr eed upon
mechanism, for any Motorized Scooter that is found to be adversely affecting the ROW .
Bird shall be respons ible to co1Tect improperly parked personal mobility vehicle within
the timeframes listed in Exhibit "A."
3. Condition of ROW.
3.1. No Wa1Tanties. City makes the ROW available to Bird in an "as is" condition. City makes
no representations or warranties conceming the ownership or condition of the ROW or its
suitability for u se by Bird or its customers, and it assumes no duty to wam either Bird or
its customers conceming conditions that exist now or may arise in the future . Bird
acknowledges that it is providing the Services at its own risk, and Bird will advise its
customers as a condition of use of the Motorized Scooters that they are operating same at
their own risk, with no liability to the City.
3.2. No Liability to City. City assumes no liability for loss or d amage to Bird's Motorized
Scooters or other property. Bird agrees that C i ty is not responsible for providing security
at any location where Bird's Motorized Scooters are stored or located, and Bird hereby
waives any claim against City in the event Bird's vehicles or other property are lo st, stolen,
or damaged.
4. Additional Responsibilities of Bird.
4.1. Maintenance and Care of Portion of the ROW. B ird expressly agrees to repair, replace, or
otherwise restore any part or item of real or personal prope1ty that is damaged, lost, or
destroyed as a result of Bird's use of the ROW. A11y such repair, replacement, or
restoration work by Bird shall require Bird to obtain the prior written approval of the City
and shall be done in compliance with all City requirements. Should Bird fail to repair,
replace, or otherwise restore such real or personal property, Bird expressly agrees to pay
the City's costs in making such repairs, replacements, or restorations.
4.2. Operations and Maintenance. Bird will operate in the City no more than the maximum
number of Motorized Scooters that is specified in Exhibit "A," unless amended (the
"Fleet"). Bird shall be responsible to maintain the Fleet as set forth in "Exhibit A." Bird
shall be solely respon sible for all maintenance and service costs in order to maintain the
Fleet and associated maintenance to minimum level of service and reporting outlined in
Exhibit "A." City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce the number of
Motorized Scooters in the Fleet provided in Exhibit "A."
4.3. Bird shall furnish all reports, documents, and information obtained pursuant to this
Agreement, and recommendations during the tenn of this Agreement (hereinafter
"Deliverables") to the City upon request, but in no event later than ten ( 10) days following
the end of the initial Pilot Program Term.
S. Subcontl•actors.
S.1. Bird shall be responsible for all payments to any subcontractors and shall maintain
responsibility for all work related to the Services.
S.2. Bird may only utilize the services of a particular subcontractor with the prior written
approval of the City Manager, which approval may be granted or withheld in the City
Manager's sole and absolute discretion.
6. City's Responslbllities.
6.1. City may reasonably, but shall not be obligated to, make available any maps, plans,
existing studies, reports, staff and representatives, and other data pertinent to the Services
and in possession of the City, and provide criteria requested by Bird to assist Bird in
performing the Services.
6.2. Upon Bird's request, City shall reasonably cooperate in arranging access to public
information that may be required for Bird to perform the Services, provided such
cooperation is at no cost to City.
7. Bird's Responsibilities; Representations and Wara-anties.
7 .1. Bird shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in the performance of the
Services as is ordinarily provided by a contractor operating shared mobility devices for
rental within the right-of-way under similar circumstances in other municipalities. If at
any time during the term of this Agreement or within two (2) years from the completion
of this Agreement, it is determined that Bird's Deliverables or Services are incorrect, not
properly rendered, defective, or fail to conform to City requests, Bird shall at Bird's sole
expense, immediately correct its Deliverables or Services.
7 .2. Bird hereby warrants and represents that at all times during the term of this Agreement it
shall maintain in good standing all required licenses, certifications and permits required under
Federal, State and local laws applicable to and necessary to perform the Services for City as
an independent contractor of the City. Bird further warrants and represents that it has the
required knowledge, expertise, and experience to perform the Services and carry out its
obligations under this Agreement in a professional and first class manner.
7 .3. Bird represents that is an entity validly existing and in good standing under the laws of
Florida. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Bird have been
duly authorized, and this Agreement is binding on Bird and enforceable against Bird in
accordance with its terms. No consent of any other person or entity to such execution,
delivery and performance is required.
8. Termination.
8.1. The City Manager may tenninate this Agreement upon five (5) calendar days written
notice to Bird, or immediately with cause.
8.2. Upon receipt of the City's written notice of termination, Bird shall immediately stop work
on the Pilot Program and discontinue the Services unless directed otheiwise by the City
Manager.
8.3. Upon termination of this Agreement by either party, Bird shall, at its sole cost and expense,
immediately remove its property from the ROW.
8.4. Bird shall transfer all books, records, reports, working drafts, documents, maps, and data
pertaining to the Services and the project to the City, in a hard copy and electronic fonnat
within fourteen (14) days from the date of the written notice oftennination or the date of
expiration of this Agreement.
9. Insu1·ance.
9.1. Bird shall secure and maintain throughout the duration of this agreement insurance of such
types and in such amounts not less than those specified below as satisfactory to City,
naming the City as an Additional Insured, underwritten by a firm rated A-X or better by
A.M. Best and qualified to do business in the State of Florida. The insurance coverage
shall be primary insurance with respect to the City, its officials, employees, agents, and
volunteers naming the City as additional insured. Any insurance maintained by the City
shall be in excess of Bird's insurance and shall not contribute to Bird's insurance. The
insurance coverages shall include at a minimum the amounts set forth in this section and
may be increased by the City as it deems necessary or prudent.
9 .1.1. Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of liability of not less than a
$1,000,000 per Occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage. This Liability Insurance shall also include Completed Operations and
Product Liability coverages and eliminate the exclusion with respect to property under
the care, custody and control of Bird. The General Aggregate Liability limit and the
Products/Completed Operations Liability Aggregate limit shall be in the amount of
$2,000,000 each.
9.1.2. Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance, to apply for all
employees for statutory limits as required by applicable State and Federal laws. The
policy(ies) must include Employer's Liability with minimum limits of$1,000,000.00
each accident. No employee, subcontractor or agent of Bird shall be allowed to
provide Services pursuant to this Agreement who is not covered by Worker's
Compensation insurance.
9 .1.3. Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence,
combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. Coverage must be
afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business
Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the
Insurance Service Office, and must include Owned, Hired, and Non-Owned Vehicles.
9 .1.4. Professional Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, single limit.
9.2. Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the City, reflecting
the City as an Additional Insured ( except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance
and Worker's Compensation Insurance), prior to commencing the Services under the Pilot
Program. Each certificate shall include no less than (30) thirty-day advance written notice
to City prior to cancellation, termination, or material alteration of said policies or
insurance. Bird shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates required
by this Section remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, including
any extensions or renewals that may be granted by the City. The Certificates of Insurance
shall not only name the types of policy(ies) provided, but also shall refer specifically to
this Agreement and shall state that such insurance is as required by this Agreement The
City reserves the right to inspect and return a certified copy of such policies, upon written
request by the City. If a policy is due to expire prior to the completion of the Services,
renewal Certificates of Insurance shall be furnished thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
date of their policy expiration. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a provision
that not less than thirty (30) calendar days' written notice shall be provided to the City
before any policy or coverage is cancelled or restricted. Acceptance of the Certificate(s)
is subject to approval of the City.
9.3. Additional Insured. Except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's
Compensation Insurance, the City is to be specifically included as an Additional Insured
for the liability of the City resulting from Services performed by or on behalf of Bird in
performance of this Agreement. Bird's insurance, including that applicable to the City as
an Additional Insured, shall apply on a primary basis and any other insurance maintained
by the City shall be in excess of and shall not contribute to Bird's insurance. Bird's
insurance shall contain a severability of interest provision providing that, except with
respect to the total limits of liability, the insurance shall apply to each Insured or
Additional Insured (for applicable policies) in the same manner as if separate policies had
been issued to each.
9.4. Deductibles. All deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and be
reasonably approved by the City. Bird shall be responsible for the payment of any
deductible or self-insured retentions in the event of any claim.
9.5. The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. Nondiscrimination. During the term of this Agreement, Bird shall not discriminate against
any of its employees or applicants for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex,
or national origin, and to abide by all Federal and State laws regarding nondiscrimination.
11. Attorneys Fees and Waiver of Jury Trial.
11.1. In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and costs, including the fees and expenses
of any paralegals, law clerks and legal assistants, and including fees and expenses charged
for representation at both the trial and all appellate levels.
11.2. IN THE EVENT OF ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF TIDS
AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, IRREVOCABLY,
VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY.
12.Indemnification.
12.1. Bird shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers including its Mayor,
Vice-Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Deparbnent
directors, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all demands,
claims, losses, suits, liabilities, causes of action, judgment or damages, arising from Bird's
provision of Services or any aspect of operations under the Pilot Program, including Bird's
performance or non-performance of any provision of this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, liabilities arising from operations contracts between Bird and third parties made
pursuant to this Agreement. Bird shall reimburse the City for all its expenses including
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in and about the defense of any such claim
or investigation and for any judgment or damages arising from Bird's performance or non-
performance of this Agreement. Bird's indemnification obligations shall not extend to
cover the City's gross negligence or intentional acts. Bird's indemnification obligations
shall not extend to cover the City's gross negligence or intentional acts.
12.2. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by the City
nor shall anything included herein be construed as consent to be sued by third parties in
any matter arising out of this Agreement or any other contract. The City is subject to
section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
12.3. The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
13. Notices/Authorized Representatives. Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given if transmitted by hand-delivery, by
registered or certified mail with postage prepaid return receipt requested, or by a private postal
service, addressed to the parties ( or their successors) at the addresses listed on the signature
page of this Agreement or such other address as the party may have designated by proper
notice.
14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and
governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any proceedings arising out of this
Agreement shall be proper exclusively in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
15. Entire Agreement/Moditication/Amendment.
15.1. This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior
oral or written representations. No representations were made or relied upon by either
party, other than those that are expressly set forth herein.
15.2. No agent, employee, or other representative of either party is empowered to modify
or amend the terms of this Agreement, unless executed with the same formality as this
document.
16. Ownership and Access to Records and Audits.
16.1. Bird agrees to keep and maintain public records in Bird's possession or control in
connection with Bird's performance under this Agreement. The City Manager or her
designee shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from
the date of termination of this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine and
audit any records of Bird involving transactions related to this Agreement. Bird
additionally agrees to comply specifically with the provisions of Section 119.0701, Florida
Statutes. Bird shall ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by
law, for the duration of the Agreement, and following completion of the Agreement until
the records are transferred to the City.
16.2. Upon request from the City's custodian of public records, Bird shall provide the
City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
16.3. Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not limited to
reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in connection with this
Agreement are and shall remain the property of the City.
16.4. Upon completion of this Agreement or in the event of termination by either party,
any and all public records relating to the Agreement in the possession of Bird shall be
delivered by Bird to the City Manager, at no cost to the City, within seven (7) days. All
such records stored electronically by Bird shall be delivered to the City in a format that is
compatible with the City's information technology systems. Once the public records have
been delivered upon completion or termination of this Agreement, Bird shall destroy any
and all duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements.
16.S. Bird's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in
the immediate termination of this Agreement by the City.
16.6. Notice Pul'suant to Section 119.0701(2)(n), Flol'ida Statutes. IF BIRD HAS
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119,
FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BIRD'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
Custodian of Records:
Mailing address:
Telephone number:
Email:
Nkenga "Nildti" Payne, CMC, FCRM
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
305-663-6340
NPavne@southmiamifl.gov
17. Nonassignability. This Agreement shall not be assignable by Bird unless such assignment is
first approved in writing by the City Manager. T he City is relying upon the apparent
qualifications and expertise of Bii-d, and such finn's fami liarity with the City's area,
circumstances and desires.
18. Severability. If any tenn or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of thi s Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each
remaining tetm and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable t o the fullest
extent pennitted by law.
19. Independent Bird. Bird and its employees, volunteers and agents shall be and remain an
independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the City with respect to all of the acts
and services perf01med by and under the te1ms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not
in any way be constrned to create a partnership, assoc iation or any other kind of joint
undertaking, enterprise or venture between the parties.
20. Compliance with Laws. Bird shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities i n canying out Services under this
Agreement, including Atticle V, Sections 17.51-17.53 of the City Code and Florida Statutes,
Section 316.001, et seq., and in particular shall obtain all required pem1its from all
jurisdictional agencies to perfo1m the Services under this Agreement at i ts own expense.
21. Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take affinnative action
with respect to any conduct of the o ther which is in violation of the tenns of this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any future v iolation, breach
or wrongful conduct.
22. Survival of P1·ovisions. Any te1ms or conditions of either this Agreement that require acts
beyond the date of the term of the Agreement, shall survive tennination of the Agreement,
shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the terms or conditions are completed and
shall be fully enforceable by either party.
23. P1·ohibition of Contingency Fees. Bird wanants that it has not employed or retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Bird, to solicit or
secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person(s), company,
corporation, individual or finn, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Bird, any
fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from
the award or making of this Agreement.
24. Public Entity Cl'imes Affidavit. Bird shall comply with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes
(Public E ntity Crimes Statute), notification of which is hereby incorporated herein by
reference, including execution of any required affidavit.
25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original and such counte1parts sha ll constitute one and the same instrument.
26. Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any exhibits or
attachments hereto, the te1ms of this Agreement sh all control.
27. E-Verify Mfidavit. In accordance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the City requires
all contractors doing business with the City to register with and u se the E-Verify system to
verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The City will not enter into
a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system. The
contracting entity must provide its proof of enrollment in E-Verify. For instruction s on how to
provide proof of the contracting entity's participation/enrollment in E-Verify, please v isit:
https ://www.e-verify.gov/fag/how-do -i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e -
verify. By entering into this Agreement, Bird acknowledges that it has r ead Section 448.095,
Florida Statutes; will comply with the E-Verify requirements imposed by Section 448.095,
Florida Statutes, including but not limited to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors;
and has executed the required affidavit attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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Signature page and E-Verify Affidavit follows.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year as first
sta ted above.
By:
Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
City Manager
Approved as to fonn and legal sufficiency:
Addresses for Notice:
Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
City of South Miami
Attn: City Manager
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
305-668-25 IO (telephone)
305-663-6345 (facsimile)
chip@southmiamifl.gov (email)
With a copy to:
Weiss Scrota Hclfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Attn: Lillian Arango, Esq.
City of South Miami Attorney
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1200
Coral Gables, FL 33134
larango@ws h-law.com (email)
Title: Director. Government Partnerships
Addresses for Notice:
Bird Rides
Attn: Legal
8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #20388,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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Company Information
Company Name
Bird Rides. Inc .
Company ID
1779037
Employer Identification Number (EIN}
821399939
DUNS Number
NAICS Code
485
Subsector
Transit and Grou n d Passenger Transportati on
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Doing Business As (DBA) Name
Enrollment Date
Jan 17. 2022
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI}
Total Number of Employees
500 to 999
Sector
Transportation and Warehousi ng
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1. FLEET SIZE
EXHIBIT "A"
MOTORIZEDSCOOTERPILOTPROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
Exhibit "A"
Motorized Scooter Pilot Program
Operations and Maintenance Plan
City of South Miami, FL
a. Bird will deploy an initial fleet of up to 75 Motorized Scooters. The City Manager may
increase the fleet without Commission Approval based on a finding that Bird is operating
in compliance with this Operations and Maintenance Plan and the public's use of
Motorized Scooters is in compliance with all applicable regulations and does not otherwise
create a safety hazard. Motorized Scooters for pwposes of this agreement shall only include
electric kick-scooters. The Motorized Scooters will initially be deployed with an emphasis
on transit stations, commercial areas, and denser residential areas, or other locations
identified in conjunction with the City's Public Works Department, to help guide
distribution based on user demand and usage trends. Bird may not operate more than 75
Motorized Scooters in the City at one time, unless the City Manager has authorized an
increase in the fleet.
2. PLACEMENT PLAN
a. Bird plans to initially deploy up to 7 5 Motorized Scooters at key transit stations,
commercial zones, and denser residential areas, where Bird Motorized Scooters may
help address "last mile" transportation issues.
b. Initial deployment by Bird will be vetted by the Public Works Department staff and
adjusted as deemed necessary by staff.
c. Vehicle deployment and distribution can be adjusted based on user demand and usage
data. The City will be able to request deployment of Motorized Scooters at a particular
location or require Bird modify the then existing deployment locations.
d. Rebalancing/relocation requests are a priority and should be handled by Bird in a timely
manner. Poorly placed Motorized Scooters and excessive numbers of Motorized
Scooters in one staging location reflect poorly on the City and on Bird.
e. Furthermore, Bird will work with transit agencies and other relevant entities to
determine areas at transit stations where Bird Motorized Scooters can be placed, as well
as work with companies in the City to locate Bird distribution points, in addition to
locating Bird Motorized Scooters on the ROW.
f. Bird's ground operations team will place Bird Motorized Scooters upright in a neat
fashion on wide sidewalks, at or near racks and corrals, and any other locations
designated or suggested by the City. Bird will ensure that personal mobility Motorized
Scooters are not obstructing any fire hydrant, call box, other emergency facility, bus
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MOTORIZEDSCOOTERPILOTPROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
bench, utility pole or box, or pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic when they are deployed,
and that ADA required paths of travel are available at all times. Bird will ensure that
personal mobility Motorized Scooters shall not be placed in such a manner as to impede
or interfere with the reasonable use of any commercial window display or access to or
from any building. Bird will work with the Public Works Department to develop best
practices for placement on City sidewalks and ROWs, and to develop a map of
locations throughout the City suitable for placement, parking, and deployment. The
City may veto any placement, parking, or deployment location at any time for any
reason.
3. USEREDUCATION
a. Bird is responsible for all user education regarding their personal mobility Motorized
Scooters, including education regarding all relevant statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
Bird believes that the most effective, consistent, and efficient method of providing
important notices and educating users is through Bird's app. Any Bird user may utilize the
app, helping to ensure important information is seen and acknowledged. Bird shall also
place informative stickers regarding customer service and 24/7 contact information.
b. New Bird users will receive informational pop-ups when they use Bird's app to talce a ride
for the first time. The pop-ups will require the new users to affirmatively dismiss the pop-
ups in order to proceed. The informational pop-ups will include: a) reminders about
applicable laws; and b) instructions on how to park responsibly.
c. The City may request at any time that users be limited to those users who have a valid
Driver's License scanned and verified by Bird within the app. Users should be limited to
those sixteen years (16) of age and older.
d. Users should be instructed (via Bird's mobile app, printed instructions, and website) to not
obstruct pedestrian paths when parking the scooters. Users should also be instructed to park
scooters upright, and be instructed not to park scooters in single family residential areas.
Users are required to take a photo whenever they park their scooter at the end of a ride.
e. Users should also be instructed to obey all traffic laws when riding in traffic, and obey all
other official City-posted signs within the City.
4. RIDING.
a. Motorized Scooters shall not be ridden on the sidewalk within the Hometown District
Overlay (including Sunset Drive).
b. Users shall dismount when riding through crowded sidewalks filled with pedestrians
c. Motorized Scooters may be ridden outside the City limits, provided that Bird provides for
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MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
the minimum amount of Motorized Scooters as specified herein. The City recognizes that there
will be a fluctuation in Motorized Scooters deployed within the City at any given time, but
Bird shall rebalance the number of Motorized Scooters within the City by 9:00 A.M. each day.
d. The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to further restrict locations or areas of
operation.
5. CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
a. Bird is solely responsible for all customer support for their personal mobility Motorized
Scooters and any and all direct or indirect customer support needs related to use of their
personal mobility Motorized Scooters. Bird will provide easy mechanisms through which
users and the public can contact Bird to ask questions, report Bird Motorized Scooters that
are damaged or obstructing the ROW or otherwise. Bird's app has a "Help" button on the
user interface that enables users to report any issues. Users and members of the public can
also contact Bird's customer support via email Hello@Bird.co, phone, and social media
for any issues or to make a relocation request. For additional details, please see
https://www.bird.co/contact-us The City will be provided a 24/7 contact for City support.
b. The City should be provided copies of all complaints received by Bird involving Bird
vehicle and pedestrian/automobile conflicts. These complaints shall be provided to the City
within 24 hours of receipt by Bird. These complaints will be used to inform future staging
changes, infrastructure improvements, and policy changes. Additionally, the City should
be copied on all written injury complaints/reports involving Bird's Motorized Scooters.
The complaints should be provided to the City within 24 hours of receipt by Bird.
6. GROUND OPERATIONS
a. Bird's ground operations staff are hired locally and help ensure the safety, accessibility,
and responsible placement of Bird Motorized Scooters. Bird shall provide the City with
24-7 contact information for Bird's ground operations. The exact number of locally hired
staff will depend on the fleet size in operation. The ground operations staff ensure that:
b. Maintenance
1. Every vehicle is inspected for safety before deployment, with a recorded history of
inspections and repairs.
ii. All repairs and staff training are done by experienced mechanics.
iii. Tune ups can be performed on the spot by the local operations team, who are
equipped with the necessary tools.
1v. Repairs are performed at the warehouse by mechanics.
v. All Motorized Scooters are inspected, at a minimum, for cleanliness, damage, and
safe and reliable operation.
c. Fleet Management
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MOTORIZEDSCOOTERPll,OTPROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
1. Deploy Motorized Scooters in accordance with local parking and road rules, and
shall not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic when deploying or picking up
Motorized Scooters.
11. Visually survey streets and sidewalks and reposition any obstructing Motorized
Scooters.
iii. Respond to and retrieve Motorized Scooters that have been marked for repair,
relocation, or cleaning.
iv. Rebalance/redistribute scooters based on usage patterns and based on any City
request or requirements.
v. Work with contractors to pick up Motorized Scooters at the end of each day to
charge overnight.
d. Repair requests are a priority and should be handled by Bird in a timely manner. Broken
or damaged Motorized Scooters reflect poorly on the City and Bird.
7. PLACEMENT OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS.
a. Motorized Scooters will be neatly placed by Bird staff on wide sidewalks (minimum 6'
width) and at or near public racks and corrals.
b. Motorized Scooters will be neatly placed such that they do not obstruct the ROW,
Motorized Scooters shall leave ADA required paths of travel at all deployment locations
c. Bird will work with City staff to determine authorized placement, deployment, and parking
locations throughout the City.
d. In its sole discretion, City can request removal of Motorized Scooters in certain areas, and
request that Bird cease deployment of Motorized Scooters in certain areas upon request of
City.
e. In the event a hurricane watch for the City area is issued, or upon request of the City
Manager or the Manager's designee, Bird shall pick up all Motorized Scooters located
within the City within twelve (12) hours ofthe issuance of the watch or notification by the
City.
8. RELOCATION REQUESTS
a. Bird users and the general public can report Motorized Scooters 24/7 via the website, app,
email, phone, or social media.
b. Bird will dispatch a ground operations member within three hours between the hours of
9am-6pm on weekdays to deal with Motorized Scooters reported as obstructing the ROW.
c. Requests received after normal business hours, weekends, and/or holidays will be handled
as soon as practicable the following day. Bird shall provide the City with a 24-7 point of
contact.
d. City reserves the right to impound those improperly parked, deployed, or abandoned
Motorized Scooters that create a nuisance or a life safety issue at the discretion of the City
Manager or designee, In order to retrieve any impounded vehicle Bird must demonstrate
proper proof of ownership and pay a $50 impoundment fee per device, reflecting the City's
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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
enforcement, investigation, storage, and impound costs in accordance with Section 17 .53
of the City Code.
9. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
a. Every Bird vehicle shall be inspected for safety, with a recorded inspection history, at least
once per month. Motorized Scooters requiring charging are picked up by our local
operations team as a part of its daily responsibilities or are brought in by a member of our
charger network.
b. Bird's local operations team shall be trained by professional mechanics and inspect the
following:
1. Handlebars
11. Brakes
111. Brake levers
iv. Grips
v. Tires
Vl. Bell
vii. Wheel lock
viii. Exposed wires
lX. Rear fender
x. Wheels
Xl. Rear red light
Xll. Front white light
c. Once a vehicle has been repaired and/or cleaned, it will go through a quality assurance
check before being processed for redeployment back into the field.
10. REPORTING
a. Bird will provide, at a minimum, monthly reports to the City with aggregate usage data
including:
1. Number of users in the system
11. Number of trips generated for the month
111. Heat maps of usage trip showing top pick-up spots and drop-off spots
iv. User route data
v. Average trip length and trip time
vi. Accident data for incidents involving motorized scooters
vii. Number and nature of complaints logged by Bird electric scooter users and the
general public.
b. Bird will also provide additional data and information, at the request of the City, to assist
with City oversight and transportation planning.
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MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
AND
BIRD RIDES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of the day of
, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, a Florida municipal corporation, (hereinafter the “City”), and BIRD RIDES,
INC., a Delaware corporation authorized to do business in the State of Florida (hereinafter,
“Bird”).
WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide safe and affordable multimodal transportation
options to all residents, reduce traffic congestion, and maximize carbon-free mobility by making
shared mobility services available to residents and those who work in the City; and
WHEREAS, Bird proposes to operate a shared mobility program within the City for
motorized scooters, as defined in Florida Statutes § 316.003(48), and to include only electric kick-
scooters (hereinafter “Motorized Scooters”), without the need for any physical stations or docks;
and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2019, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2315 codified in
Article V, Sections 17.51-17.53 and regulates the operation of shared mobility devices, including
Motorized Scooters, within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize a Motorized Scooter Pilot Program (the “Pilot
Program”) to implement Section 17.53(c) of the Code, ensure public safety,and minimize negative
impacts on the public right of way, as well as to analyze data in a controlled setting to inform the
City on uses and demand; and
WHEREAS,Bird will abide by applicable City ordinances and rules to efficiently and
effectively provide shared mobility services; and
WHEREAS,Bird possesses GPS, cell and/or Bluetooth connectivity, and self-locking
technology in its dockless shared mobility products such that its Motorized Scooters may be locked
and unlocked by users with an app and tracked to provide for operations and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to grant Bird a non-exclusive, revocable and non-
transferable license to operate Motorized Scooters for rental within the City under the Pilot
Program on behalf of the City (the “Services”), and Bird has agreed to provide the Services in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Pilot Program Operations and
Maintenance Plan attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Operation Plan”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage Bird to perform the Services and provide the
deliverables as specified herein.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained
herein, Bird and the City agree as follows:
1. Pilot Program License & Term.
1.1.The City hereby grants to Bird a non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferrable license
to utilize the City’s Rights of Way in order to provide the Services within the City (the
“License”) for a temporary six-month period beginning on August 31, 2023 (the “Pilot
Program Term”). For purposes of this Agreement, the term Rightsof Way (“ROW”) refers
to sidewalks, roads, and other pathways owned and maintained by the City.
1.2.Upon conclusion of the initial Pilot Program Term, Bird shall return to the City
Commission to present user data regarding the Pilot Program. Additionally, the City
Manager may renew this Agreement for up to three additional six-month periods on the
same terms as set forth herein upon written notice to Bird, and upon a finding that: (i) Bird
is operating in compliance with the Operations and Maintenance Plan; (ii) the public’s use
of Motorized Scooters is in compliance with all applicable law and regulations; and (iii)
the Pilot Program does not otherwise result in a safety hazard to the general public.
2. Scope of License to Use ROW.
2.1.Scope. The License to utilize the ROW is dependent on compliance with all terms of this
Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations, and may be suspended or terminated
by the City at any time. This authorization is not a lease or an easement, and it is not
intended and shall not be construed to transfer any real property interest in City property.
The scope of the License is limited to Bird’s customers using ROW for the propose of
travel on Motorized Scooters and parking of Motorized Scooters in authorized locations.
Bird shall ensure that use of ROW is consistent with the Operations and Maintenance Plan
set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Bird shall not place or attach any personal
property, fixtures, or structures to the ROW without the prior written consent of City or
private property owners. This Agreement extends only to ROWs within the City’s
jurisdiction. Bird assumes all risks of operations in rights-of-way not within the City’s
jurisdiction.
2.2.Prohibitions. Bird’s operations within the City, shall, at a minimum: (a) not adversely
affect ROW or the City’s streets or sidewalks; (b) not adversely affect the property rights
of any third parties; (c) not inhibit or obstruct pedestrian movement within the ROW or
along other property or ROW owned or controlled by the City; and (d) not create
conditions which are a threat to public safety and security (e) not impede ADA required
accessibility on all ROWs.
2.3.Motorized Scooter Parking. Motorized Scooters may be parked in a legal manner in the
ROW, including public sidewalks by individuals participating in the Pilot Program.
Motorized Scooters parked on private property will be allowed at the discretion of the
private property owner. Bird will actively manage the Motorized Scooters to ensure
orderly parking and the free and unobstructed use of the ROW in consultation with the
City’s Public Works Director. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose to support the
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Pilot Program with the installation of additional parking racks, painted parking spots,
and/or recommended parking spots without racks or painting. The City will work with
Bird to identify authorized parking and deployment locations throughout the term of this
Agreement.
2.4.Notification. The City will notify Bird via Bruno Lopes at bruno.lopes@bird.co, through
Bird’s customer service app portal listed in Exhibit A, or through another agreed upon
mechanism, for any Motorized Scooter that is found to be adversely affecting the ROW.
Bird shall be responsible to correct improperly parked personal mobility vehicle within
the timeframes listed in Exhibit “A.”
3. Condition of ROW.
3.1.No Warranties.City makes the ROW available to Bird in an “as is” condition. City makes
no representations or warranties concerning the ownership or condition of the ROW or its
suitability for use by Bird or its customers, and it assumes no duty to warn either Bird or
its customers concerning conditions that exist now or may arise in the future. Bird
acknowledges that it is providing the Services at its own risk, and Bird will advise its
customers as a condition of use of the Motorized Scooters that they are operating same at
their own risk, with no liability to the City.
3.2.No Liability to City. City assumes no liability for loss or damage to Bird’s Motorized
Scooters or other property. Bird agrees that City is not responsible for providing security
at any location where Bird’s Motorized Scooters are stored or located, and Bird hereby
waives any claim against City in the event Bird’s vehicles or other property are lost, stolen,
or damaged.
4. Additional Responsibilities of Bird.
4.1.Maintenance and Care of Portion of the ROW. Bird expressly agrees to repair, replace, or
otherwise restore any part or item of real or personal property that is damaged, lost, or
destroyed as a result of Bird’s use of the ROW. Any such repair, replacement, or
restoration work by Bird shall require Bird to obtain the prior written approval of the City
and shall be done in compliance with all City requirements. Should Bird fail to repair,
replace, or otherwise restore such real or personal property, Bird expressly agrees to pay
the City’s costs in making such repairs, replacements, or restorations.
4.2.Operations and Maintenance. Bird will operate in the City no more than the maximum
number of Motorized Scooters that is specified in Exhibit “A,” unless amended (the
“Fleet”). Bird shall be responsible to maintain the Fleet as set forth in “Exhibit A.” Bird
shall be solely responsible for all maintenance and service costs in order to maintain the
Fleet and associated maintenance to minimum level of service and reporting outlined in
Exhibit “A.” City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce the number of
Motorized Scooters in the Fleet provided in Exhibit “A.”
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4.3.Bird shall furnish all reports, documents, and information obtained pursuant to this
Agreement, and recommendations during the term of this Agreement (hereinafter
“Deliverables”) to the City upon request, but in no event later than ten (10) days following
the end of the initial Pilot Program Term.
5. Subcontractors.
5.1.Bird shall be responsible for all payments to any subcontractors and shall maintain
responsibility for all work related to the Services.
5.2.Bird may only utilize the services of a particular subcontractor with the prior written
approval of the City Manager, which approval may be granted or withheld in the City
Manager’s sole and absolute discretion.
6. City’s Responsibilities.
6.1.City may reasonably, but shall not be obligated to, make available any maps, plans,
existing studies, reports, staff and representatives, and other data pertinent to the Services
and in possession of the City, and provide criteria requested by Bird to assist Bird in
performing the Services.
6.2.Upon Bird’s request, City shall reasonably cooperate in arranging access to public
information that may be required for Bird to perform the Services, provided such
cooperation is at no cost to City.
7. Bird’s Responsibilities; Representations and Warranties.
7.1.Bird shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in the performance of the
Services as is ordinarily provided by a contractor operating shared mobility devices for
rental within the right-of-way under similar circumstances in other municipalities. If at
any time during the term of this Agreement or within two (2) years from the completion
of this Agreement, it is determined that Bird’s Deliverables or Services are incorrect, not
properly rendered, defective, or fail to conform to City requests, Bird shall at Bird’s sole
expense, immediately correct its Deliverables or Services.
7.2.Bird hereby warrants and represents that at all times during the term of this Agreement it
shall maintain in good standing all required licenses, certifications and permits required under
Federal, State and local laws applicable to and necessary to perform the Services for City as
an independent contractor of the City. Bird further warrants and represents that it has the
required knowledge, expertise, and experience to perform the Services and carry out its
obligations under this Agreement in a professional and first class manner.
7.3.Bird represents that is an entity validly existing and in good standing under the laws of
Florida. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Bird have been
duly authorized, and this Agreement is binding on Bird and enforceable against Bird in
accordance with its terms. No consent of any other person or entity to such execution,
delivery and performance is required.
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8. Termination.
8.1.The City Manager may terminate this Agreement upon five (5) calendar days written
notice to Bird, or immediately with cause.
8.2.Upon receipt of the City's written notice of termination, Bird shall immediately stop work
on the Pilot Program and discontinue the Services unless directed otherwise by the City
Manager.
8.3.Upon termination of this Agreement by either party, Birdshall, at its sole cost and expense,
immediately remove its property from the ROW.
8.4.Bird shall transfer all books, records, reports, working drafts, documents, maps, and data
pertaining to the Services and the project to the City, in a hard copy and electronic format
within fourteen (14) days from the date of the written notice of termination or the date of
expiration of this Agreement.
9. Insurance.
9.1.Birdshall secure and maintain throughout the duration of this agreement insurance of such
types and in such amounts not less than those specified below as satisfactory to City,
naming the City as an Additional Insured, underwritten by a firm rated A-X or better by
A.M. Best and qualified to do business in the State of Florida. The insurance coverage
shall be primary insurance with respect to the City, its officials, employees, agents, and
volunteers naming the City as additional insured. Any insurance maintained by the City
shall be in excess of Bird’s insurance and shall not contribute to Bird’s insurance. The
insurance coverages shall include at a minimum the amounts set forth in this section and
may be increased by the City as it deems necessary or prudent.
9.1.1. Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of liability of not less than a
$1,000,000 per Occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage. This Liability Insurance shall also include Completed Operations and
Product Liability coverages and eliminate the exclusion with respect to property under
the care, custody and control of Bird. The General Aggregate Liability limit and the
Products/Completed Operations Liability Aggregate limit shall be in the amount of
$2,000,000 each.
9.1.2. Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance, to apply for all
employees for statutory limits as required by applicable State and Federal laws. The
policy(ies) must include Employer’s Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00
each accident. No employee, subcontractor or agent of Bird shall be allowed to
provide Services pursuant to this Agreement who is not covered by Worker’s
Compensation insurance.
9.1.3. Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence,
combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. Coverage must be
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afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business
Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the
Insurance Service Office, and must include Owned, Hired, and Non-Owned Vehicles.
9.1.4. Professional Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, single limit.
9.2.Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the City, reflecting
the City as an Additional Insured (except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance
and Worker’s Compensation Insurance), prior to commencing the Services under the Pilot
Program. Each certificate shall include no less than (30) thirty-day advance written notice
to City prior to cancellation, termination, or material alteration of said policies or
insurance. Bird shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates required
by this Section remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, including
any extensions or renewals that may be granted by the City. The Certificates of Insurance
shall not only name the types of policy(ies) provided, but also shall refer specifically to
this Agreement and shall state that such insurance is as required by this Agreement. The
City reserves the right to inspect and return a certified copy of such policies, upon written
request by the City. If a policy is due to expire prior to the completion of the Services,
renewal Certificates of Insurance shall be furnished thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
date of their policy expiration. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a provision
that not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice shall be provided to the City
before any policy or coverage is cancelled or restricted. Acceptance of the Certificate(s)
is subject to approval of the City.
9.3.Additional Insured. Except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance and Worker’s
Compensation Insurance, the City is to be specifically included as an Additional Insured
for the liability of the City resulting from Services performed by or on behalf of Bird in
performance of this Agreement. Bird’s insurance, including that applicable to the City as
an Additional Insured, shall apply on a primary basis and any other insurance maintained
by the City shall be in excess of and shall not contribute to Bird’s insurance. Bird’s
insurance shall contain a severability of interest provision providing that, except with
respect to the total limits of liability, the insurance shall apply to each Insured or
Additional Insured (for applicable policies) in the same manner as if separate policies had
been issued to each.
9.4.Deductibles. All deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and be
reasonably approved by the City. Bird shall be responsible for the payment of any
deductible or self-insured retentions in the event of any claim.
9.5.The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. Nondiscrimination.During the term of this Agreement, Bird shall not discriminate against
any of its employees or applicants for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex,
or national origin, and to abide by all Federal and State laws regarding nondiscrimination.
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11. Attorneys Fees and Waiver of Jury Trial.
11.1.In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees and costs, including the fees and expenses
of any paralegals, law clerks and legal assistants, and including fees and expenses charged
for representation at both the trial and all appellate levels.
11.2.IN THE EVENT OF ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, IRREVOCABLY,
VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY.
12. Indemnification.
12.1.Bird shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers including its Mayor,
Vice-Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Department
directors, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all demands,
claims, losses, suits, liabilities, causes of action, judgment or damages, arising from Bird’s
provision of Services or any aspect of operations under the Pilot Program, including Bird’s
performance or non-performance of any provision of this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, liabilities arising from operations contracts between Bird and third parties made
pursuant to this Agreement. Bird shall reimburse the City for all its expenses including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in and about the defense of any such claim
or investigation and for any judgment or damages arising from Bird’s performance or non-
performance of this Agreement. Bird’s indemnification obligations shall not extend to
cover the City’s gross negligence or intentional acts. Bird’s indemnification obligations
shall not extend to cover the City’s gross negligence or intentional acts.
12.2.Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by the City
nor shall anything included herein be construed as consent to be sued by third parties in
any matter arising out of this Agreement or any other contract. The City is subject to
section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
12.3.The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
13. Notices/Authorized Representatives.Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given if transmitted by hand-delivery, by
registered or certified mail with postage prepaid return receipt requested, or by a private postal
service, addressed to the parties (or their successors) at the addresses listed on the signature
page of this Agreement or such other address as the party may have designated by proper
notice.
14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and
governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any proceedings arising out of this
Agreement shall be proper exclusively in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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15. Entire Agreement/Modification/Amendment.
15.1.This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior
oral or written representations. No representations were made or relied upon by either
party, other than those that are expressly set forth herein.
15.2.No agent, employee, or other representative of either party is empowered to modify
or amend the terms of this Agreement, unless executed with the same formality as this
document.
16. Ownership and Access to Records and Audits.
16.1.Bird agrees to keep and maintain public records in Bird’s possession or control in
connection with Bird’s performance under this Agreement. The City Manager or her
designee shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from
the date of termination of this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine and
audit any records of Bird involving transactions related to this Agreement. Bird
additionally agrees to comply specifically with the provisions of Section 119.0701, Florida
Statutes. Bird shall ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by
law, for the duration of the Agreement, and following completion of the Agreement until
the records are transferred to the City.
16.2.Upon request from the City’s custodian of public records, Bird shall provide the
City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
16.3.Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not limited to
reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in connection with this
Agreement are and shall remain the property of the City.
16.4.Upon completion of this Agreement or in the event of termination by either party,
any and all public records relating to the Agreement in the possession of Bird shall be
delivered by Bird to the City Manager, at no cost to the City, within seven (7) days. All
such records stored electronically by Bird shall be delivered to the City in a format that is
compatible with the City’s information technology systems. Once the public records have
been delivered upon completion or termination of this Agreement, Bird shall destroy any
and all duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements.
16.5.Bird’s failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in
the immediate termination of this Agreement by the City.
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16.6.Notice Pursuant to Section 119.0701(2)(a), Florida Statutes.IF BIRD HAS
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119,
FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BIRD’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
Custodian of Records: Nkenga “Nikki” Payne, CMC, FCRM
Mailing address:6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Telephone number:305-663-6340
Email:NPayne@southmiamifl.gov
17. Nonassignability.This Agreement shall not be assignable by Bird unless such assignment is
first approved in writing by the City Manager. The City is relying upon the apparent
qualifications and expertise of Bird, and such firm’s familiarity with the City’s area,
circumstances and desires.
18. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each
remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
19. Independent Bird. Bird and its employees, volunteers and agents shall be and remain an
independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the City with respect to all of the acts
and services performed by and under the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not
in any way be construed to create a partnership, association or any other kind of joint
undertaking, enterprise or venture between the parties.
20. Compliance with Laws. Bird shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities in carrying out Services under this
Agreement, including Article V, Sections 17.51 – 17.53 of the City Code and Florida Statutes,
Section 316.001, et seq., and in particular shall obtain all required permits from all
jurisdictional agencies to perform the Services under this Agreement at its own expense.
21. Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take affirmative action
with respect to any conduct of the other which is in violation of the terms of this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any future violation, breach
or wrongful conduct.
22. Survival of Provisions. Any terms or conditions of either this Agreement that require acts
beyond the date of the term of the Agreement, shall survive termination of the Agreement,
shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the terms or conditions are completed and
shall be fully enforceable by either party.
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23. Prohibition of Contingency Fees.Bird warrants that it has not employed or retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Bird, to solicit or
secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person(s), company,
corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Bird, any
fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from
the award or making of this Agreement.
24. Public Entity Crimes Affidavit. Bird shall comply with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes
(Public Entity Crimes Statute), notification of which is hereby incorporated herein by
reference, including execution of any required affidavit.
25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
26. Conflicts.In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any exhibits or
attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
27. E-Verify Affidavit. In accordance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the City requires
all contractors doing business with the City to register with and use the E-Verify system to
verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The City will not enter into
a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system. The
contracting entity must provide its proof of enrollment in E-Verify. For instructions on how to
provide proof of the contracting entity’s participation/enrollment in E-Verify, please visit:
https://www.e-verify.gov/faq/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e-
verify. By entering into this Agreement, Bird acknowledges that it has read Section 448.095,
Florida Statutes; will comply with the E-Verify requirements imposed by Section 448.095,
Florida Statutes, including but not limited to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors;
and has executed the required affidavit attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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Signature page and E-Verify Affidavit follows.]
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E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the City requires all contractors doing
business with the City to register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization
status of all newly hired employees. The City will not enter into a contract unless each party to the
contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system.
The contracting entity must provide of its proof of enrollment in E-Verify. For instructions on
how to provide proof of the contracting entity’s participation/enrollment in E-Verify, please visit:
https://www.e-verify.gov/faq/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e-verify
By signing below, the contracting entity acknowledges that it has read Section 448.095, Florida
Statutes and will comply with the E-Verify requirements imposed by it, including but not limited
to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors.
☐Check here to confirm proof of enrollment in E-Verify has been attached to this Affidavit.
In the presence of: Signed, sealed and delivered by:
Witness #1 Print Name: Print Name:
Title:
Witness #2 Print Name: Entity Name:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Florida
County of
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐physical presence or ☐
online notarization, this day of , 20 , by
(name of person) as (type of authority) for
(name of party on behalf of whom instrument is executed).
Notary Public (Print, Stamp, or Type as
Commissioned)
Personally known to me; or
Produced identification (Type of Identification:)
Did take an oath; or
Did not take an oath
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year as first
stated above.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
By:
Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
City Manager
Attest:
By:
Nkenga “Nikki” Payne, CMC, FCRM
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
By:
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
City Attorney
Addresses for Notice:
Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
City of South Miami
Attn: City Manager
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
305-668-2510 (telephone)
305-663-6345 (facsimile)
chip@southmiamifl.gov (email)
With a copy to:
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Attn: Lillian Arango, Esq.
City of South Miami Attorney
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 1200
Coral Gables, FL 33134
larango@wsh-law.com (email)
BIRD RIDES, INC., a Delaware corporation.
By:
Name:
Title:
Addresses for Notice:
(telephone)
(facsimile)
(email)
With a copy to:
(telephone)
(facsimile)
(email)
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EXHIBIT “A”
MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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Exhibit “A”
Motorized Scooter Pilot Program
Operations and Maintenance Plan
City of South Miami, FL
1. FLEET SIZE
a. Bird will deploy an initial fleet of up to 75 Motorized Scooters. The City Manager may
increase the fleet without Commission Approval based on a finding that Bird is operating
in compliance with this Operations and Maintenance Plan and the public’s use of
Motorized Scooters is in compliance with all applicable regulations and does not otherwise
create a safety hazard.Motorized Scootersfor purposes of this agreement shall only include
electric kick-scooters. The Motorized Scooters will initially be deployed with an emphasis
on transit stations, commercial areas, and denser residential areas, or other locations
identified in conjunction with the City’s Public Works Department, to help guide
distribution based on user demand and usage trends. Bird may not operate more than 75
Motorized Scooters in the City at one time, unless the City Manager has authorized an
increase in the fleet.
2. PLACEMENT PLAN
a. Bird plans to initially deploy up to 75 Motorized Scooters at key transit stations,
commercial zones, and denser residential areas, where Bird Motorized Scooters may
help address “last mile” transportation issues.
b. Initial deployment by Bird will be vetted by the Public Works Department staff and
adjusted as deemed necessary by staff.
c. Vehicle deployment and distribution can be adjusted based on user demand and usage
data. The City will be able to request deployment of Motorized Scooters at a particular
location or require Bird modify the then existing deployment locations.
d. Rebalancing/relocation requests are a priority and should be handled by Bird in a timely
manner. Poorly placed Motorized Scooters and excessive numbers of Motorized
Scooters in one staging location reflect poorly on the City and on Bird.
e. Furthermore, Bird will work with transit agencies and other relevant entities to
determine areas at transit stations where Bird Motorized Scooters can be placed, as well
as work with companies in the City to locate Bird distribution points, in addition to
locating Bird Motorized Scooters on the ROW.
f. Bird’s ground operations team will place Bird Motorized Scooters upright in a neat
fashion on wide sidewalks, at or near racks and corrals, and any other locations
designated or suggested by the City. Bird will ensure that personal mobility Motorized
Scooters are not obstructing any fire hydrant, call box, other emergency facility, bus
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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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bench, utility pole or box, or pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic when they are deployed,
and that ADA required paths of travel are available at all times. Bird will ensure that
personal mobility Motorized Scooters shall not be placed in such a manner as to impede
or interfere with the reasonable use of any commercial window display or access to or
from any building. Bird will work with the Public Works Department to develop best
practices for placement on City sidewalks and ROWs, and to develop a map of
locations throughout the City suitable for placement, parking, and deployment. The
City may veto any placement, parking, or deployment location at any time for any
reason.
3. USER EDUCATION
a. Bird is responsible for all user education regarding their personal mobility Motorized
Scooters, including education regarding all relevant statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
Bird believes that the most effective, consistent, and efficient method of providing
important notices and educating users is through Bird’s app. Any Bird user may utilize the
app, helping to ensure important information is seen and acknowledged. Bird shall also
place informative stickers regarding customer service and 24/7 contact information.
b. New Bird users will receive informational pop-ups when they use Bird’s app to take a ride
for the first time. The pop-ups will require the new users to affirmatively dismiss the pop-
ups in order to proceed. The informational pop-ups will include: a) reminders about
applicable laws; and b) instructions on how to park responsibly.
c. The City may request at any time that users be limited to those users who have a valid
Driver’s License scanned and verified by Bird within the app. Users should be limited to
those sixteen years (16) of age and older.
d. Users should be instructed (via Bird’s mobile app, printed instructions, and website) to not
obstruct pedestrian paths when parking the scooters. Users should also be instructed to park
scooters upright, and be instructed not to park scooters in single family residential areas.
Users are required to take a photo whenever they park their scooter at the end of a ride.
e. Users should also be instructed to obey all traffic laws when riding in traffic, and obey all
other official City-posted signs within the City.
4. RIDING.
a. Motorized Scooters shall not be ridden on the sidewalk within the Hometown District
Overlay (including Sunset Drive).
b. Users shall dismount when riding through crowded sidewalks filled with pedestrians
c. Motorized Scooters may be ridden outside the City limits, provided that Bird provides for
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MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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the minimum amount of Motorized Scooters as specified herein. The City recognizes that there
will be a fluctuation in Motorized Scooters deployed within the City at any given time, but
Bird shall rebalance the number of Motorized Scooters within the City by 9:00 A.M. each day.
d. The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to further restrict locations or areas of
operation.
5. CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
a. Bird is solely responsible for all customer support for their personal mobility Motorized
Scooters and any and all direct or indirect customer support needs related to use of their
personal mobility Motorized Scooters. Bird will provide easy mechanisms through which
users and the public can contact Bird to ask questions, report Bird Motorized Scooters that
are damaged or obstructing the ROW or otherwise. Bird’s app has a “Help” button on the
user interface that enables users to report any issues. Users and members of the public can
also contact Bird’s customer support via email Hello@Bird.co, phone, and social media
for any issues or to make a relocation request. For additional details, please see
https://www.bird.co/contact-us The City will be provided a 24/7 contact for City support.
b. The City should be provided copies of all complaints received by Bird involving Bird
vehicle and pedestrian/automobile conflicts. These complaints shall be provided to the City
within 24 hours of receipt by Bird. These complaints will be used to inform future staging
changes, infrastructure improvements, and policy changes. Additionally, the City should
be copied on all written injury complaints/reports involving Bird’s Motorized Scooters.
The complaints should be provided to the City within 24 hours of receipt by Bird.
6. GROUND OPERATIONS
a. Bird’s ground operations staff are hired locally and help ensure the safety, accessibility,
and responsible placement of Bird Motorized Scooters. Bird shall provide the City with
24- 7 contact information for Bird’s ground operations. The exact number of locally hired
staff will depend on the fleet size in operation. The ground operations staff ensure that:
b. Maintenance
i.Every vehicle is inspected for safety before deployment, with a recorded history of
inspections and repairs.
ii.All repairs and staff training are done by experienced mechanics.
iii.Tune ups can be performed on the spot by the local operations team, who are
equipped with the necessary tools.
iv.Repairs are performed at the warehouse by mechanics.
v.All Motorized Scooters are inspected, at a minimum, for cleanliness, damage, and
safe and reliable operation.
c. Fleet Management
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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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i.Deploy Motorized Scooters in accordance with local parking and road rules, and
shall not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic when deploying or picking up
Motorized Scooters.
ii.Visually survey streets and sidewalks and reposition any obstructing Motorized
Scooters.
iii.Respond to and retrieve Motorized Scooters that have been marked for repair,
relocation, or cleaning.
iv.Rebalance/redistribute scooters based on usage patterns and based on any City
request or requirements.
v.Work with contractors to pick up Motorized Scooters at the end of each day to
charge overnight.
d. Repair requests are a priority and should be handled by Bird in a timely manner. Broken
or damaged Motorized Scooters reflect poorly on the City and Bird.
7. PLACEMENT OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS.
a. Motorized Scooters will be neatly placed by Bird staff on wide sidewalks (minimum 6’
width) and at or near public racks and corrals.
b. Motorized Scooters will be neatly placed such that they do not obstruct the ROW,
Motorized Scooters shall leave ADA required paths of travel at all deployment locations
c. Bird will work with City staff to determine authorized placement, deployment, and parking
locations throughout the City.
d. In its sole discretion, City can request removal of Motorized Scooters in certain areas, and
request that Bird cease deployment of Motorized Scooters in certain areas upon request of
City.
e. In the event a hurricane watch for the City area is issued, or upon request of the City
Manager or the Manager’s designee, Bird shall pick up all Motorized Scooters located
within the City within twelve (12) hours of the issuance of the watch or notification by the
City.
8. RELOCATION REQUESTS
a. Bird users and the general public can report Motorized Scooters 24/7 via the website, app,
email, phone, or social media.
b. Bird will dispatch a ground operations member within three hours between the hours of
9am-6pm on weekdays to deal with Motorized Scooters reported as obstructing the ROW.
c. Requests received after normal business hours, weekends, and/or holidays will be handled
as soon as practicable the following day. Bird shall provide the City with a 24-7 point of
contact.
d. City reserves the right to impound those improperly parked, deployed, or abandoned
Motorized Scooters that create a nuisance or a life safety issue at the discretion of the City
Manager or designee, In order to retrieve any impounded vehicle Bird must demonstrate
proper proof of ownership and pay a $50 impoundment fee per device, reflecting the City’s
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enforcement, investigation, storage, and impound costs in accordance with Section 17.53
of the City Code.
9. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
a. Every Bird vehicle shall be inspected for safety, with a recorded inspection history, at least
once per month. Motorized Scooters requiring charging are picked up by our local
operations team as a part of its daily responsibilities or are brought in by a member of our
charger network.
b. Bird’s local operations team shall be trained by professional mechanics and inspect the
following:
i.Handlebars
ii.Brakes
iii.Brake levers
iv.Grips
v.Tires
vi.Bell
vii.Wheel lock
viii.Exposed wires
ix.Rear fender
x.Wheels
xi.Rear red light
xii.Front white light
c. Once a vehicle has been repaired and/or cleaned, it will go through a quality assurance
check before being processed for redeployment back into the field.
10. REPORTING
a. Bird will provide, at a minimum, monthly reports to the City with aggregate usage data
including:
i.Number of users in the system
ii.Number of trips generated for the month
iii.Heat maps of usage trip showing top pick-up spots and drop-off spots
iv.User route data
v.Average trip length and trip time
vi.Accident data for incidents involving motorized scooters
vii.Number and nature of complaints logged by Bird electric scooter users and the
general public.
b. Bird will also provide additional data and information, at the request of the City, to assist
with City oversight and transportation planning.
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