Memorandum of Understanding - Harvard Kennedy School - Free Technical Assistance Shared Mobility Programs

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Memorandum of Understanding between The City of South Bend and Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab at Harvard University This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into by and between the City of South Bend, having a location at 227 W Jefferson Blvd South Bend, IN 46601 (hereafter "South Bend" or "the City"), and the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab at Harvard University ("Government Performance Lab" or "GPL"). The study is funded under prime award sponsored by The Bloomberg Family Foundation, Inc. ("Bloomberg Philanthropies") which established the "What Works Cities" initiatives ("WWC"). All technical assistance described in this MOU and performed by the Government Performance Lab is provided at no cost to South Bend. This MOU contains the scope of work for the project, the timeline, and the responsibilities of the Government Performance Lab and South Bend. _Overview of the Government Performance Lab The Government Performance Lab conducts research on how governments can improve the results they achieve for their citizens. An important part of this research model involves providing pro bono technical assistance to state and local governments. Through this hands-on involvement, the Government Performance Lab gains insights into the barriers that governments face and the solutions that can overcome these barriers. These insights are ultimately published in academic papers and policy briefs. As part of What Works Cities, the Government Performance Lab will support cities in improving the results they achieve with their contracted dollars. Individual staff biographies are in the Appendix Scope of Work: Results -Driven Contracting Goal: The City of South Bend will pilot results -driven contracting strategies for its a -bike and e- scooter shared mobility program. The City is seeking to create a safe and equitable system to improve the mobility of all of its residents. At the same time, South Bend is also looking to advance this project quickly to mitigate service disruptions likely to be caused by the departure of its current provider at the end of May 2019. Outcomes: The Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab will work with the City of South Bend to design an effective request for information (RFI) that will provide the City with a clear understanding of the vendor landscape in this emerging industry. GPL will also assist South