RFI Issued: Electric Motorcycles Procurement
The Government has issued a Request for Information [RFI] for procuring electric motorcycles for the Bermuda Post Office.
The RFI says [PDF], “The Cabinet Office is responsible for procuring motorcycles for the Bermuda Post Office. A fleet of motorcycles are used by Bermuda Post Office to deliver mail and packages to residents and businesses across the Island. This RFI only considers models on the market in 2022, which are currently or could be made available in Bermuda.
“The phased electrification of the government fleet provides a key opportunity for the Government to lead by example, to create necessary skill sets and financial services around electric vehicles, and to stimulate the market for EV adoption. Two key areas of support are sought in this RFI, which combined address the primary challenges to electrification that are common for island nations.
“Overcoming the first-cost hurdle is necessary and even more important in the current era of capital constrained budgets. Ensuring operational reliability and uptime is equally necessary, to bolster follow-on purchases by government agencies. It is anticipated that solutions to both challenges will create momentum and drive long-term market adoption of electrified vehicles.
“This RFI seeks responses from vendors and services providers, either independently or jointly submitted for electric motorcycles which are the primary area of interest given the well understood first costs and market maturity.
“This is not a Request for Proposals [RFP] or solicitation for formal proposals. The information collected through this RFI will be used to evaluate the market landscape for Government Fleet Electric Motorcycles and financing.”
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An interesting idea but a five-minute Internet search provides all the information and ability to purchase directly from the manufacturer or major dealer at a government/fleet discount. Simply submit the RFI directly to the manufacturers and save taxpayers money. Just make sure to emphasize power is required to get up the steep hills.
The Lightning LS-218 would expedite delivery, 0-60mph in 2.2 seconds and 218 mph top speed.
That should do it.
It takes between 2 and 3 weeks for a letter posted at the General Post Office in Hamilton to make it to a post office box at Somerset Post Office. I don’t think a fast motorcycle will help that.
Oh this is so not going to work. How often will bikes not be put on charge overnight by forgetful mail carriers?
Off they go the next day & the bike goes dead mid route. A truck has to be sent to pick it up.
With a gas bike they can get a fill at any time at any gas station.
Electric motorcycles are just a way of spending more than necessary to do the same job. This government’s speciality.