The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data on outdoor electric‑bike (e‑bike) battery cabinets. The agency plans to deploy both swapping cabinets (city‑owned batteries) and charging cabinets (user‑owned batteries) on sidewalks, plazas, and other public right‑of‑way locations, as well as on private‑property sites via revocable consent. Respondents are asked to provide detailed company profiles, prior deployment experience, product specifications, performance metrics, user‑experience designs, financial and partnership models, and compliance with UL 1487 and UL 4900 standards. The information will help NYC DOT shape its procurement strategy for a city‑wide e‑bike battery infrastructure program.
• Provide corporate background, ownership, and relevant experience installing outdoor e‑bike battery cabinets in NYC, the United States, and globally.
• Supply technical data on cabinet design, UL certifications, power capacity, compartment count, vandalism‑resistance, and integration with NYC streetscapes.
• Describe operational models (ownership, financing, subscription, payment processing, data‑privacy, maintenance, and uptime tracking) and propose financial structures that support low‑income rider affordability.