Amendment to PSA - Toole Design Group - Bike Share Feasibility Study-Business Plan

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The following scope of work describes Toole DesignGroup's Task I Deliverables: (TOG) proposed approach to develop an Implementation Kickoff meeting and meeting notes (by phone) Plan for a bike share system in the City of South Bend. Project check -in meetings every two weeks (by The plan will help the City and its stakeholders understand "wherein the spectrum of bike share" they fit in and will develop a road map towards implementation. The plan will focus on determining the appropriate size and scale for the system, provide information for the City and Its partners to make decisions on the appropriate technology and governance of the program, and identify system costs and the expected fundraising need. A detailed scope of work is Included below and includes one trip to South Bend to conduct stakeholder outreach and field research. We have also included an additional task for your consideration that was not specifically called out in the scope of work, but that could be useful for the City of South Bend to conduct online public outreach as part of the planning process. Task 9: Project Coordination TDG will conduct a kickoff meeting, by phone, with the City's Project Manager and other relevant local staff to understand the work conducted to date and the status of bike share in the community, amongst staff, and amongst City and University Ieadership.The kickoff meeting will provide an opportunity to request any additional data required for the project and to finalize the scope and schedule for the project. TheTDG Project Manager will conduct check -in meetings with the City Project Manager every two weeks by phone throughout the study to provide project updates and progress reports and to ensure the project progresses in the right direction. phone) Monthly progress reports Task 2: Stakeholder Outreach TDG will travel to South Bend once during the project to conduct up to four (4) stakeholder meetings with City staff and key stakeholders that will he critical to the Implementation of the program. Key partners include Notre Dame, Indiana University, MACOG,Transpo, Bike Michiana Coalition, Beacon Health and other transportation, economic development, health, and advocacy partners. The TDG Team will assist the project manager in identifying the appropriate stakeholders and format for these meetings and the City Project Manager will schedule these meetings in advance ofTDG's visit to South Bend. In our experience, these meetings are most effective as small group meetings themed towards transportation, economic development and tourism, health, and advocacy. The purpose of these meetings is to understand the local context, opportunities, and challenges for the program. While in South Bend, TDG will conduct a driving tour of the potential implementation area to familiarize themselves with the physical setting and potential destinations, attractions, and bicycling facilities that might support bike share stations. Task i Deliverables: Meeting materials and notes for up to four stakeholder workshops Driving tour of South Bend City of South Bend Bike Share Business Plan