The Contractor is responsible for the following: a. Implementation of WE-Bike rebate program as approved by the legislator in ESHB 1125. The Contractor’s responsibilities encompass three phases to ensure the efficient and proper distribution of incentives for eligible electric bicycles: Project development, Project implementation, and Project reporting. These phases are to be completed in a manner directed by WSDOT and on a timeframe as stated in the grant agreement. Any external documents produced with these funds must adhere to Climate Commitment Act (“CCA”) branding guidelines. b. Paying bike shops within 30 days of a voucher being redeemed. c. Ensuring the platform hosting the website and rebate applications has sufficient bandwidth to receive high volumes of traffic from launch day and throughout. d. Beta testing the software and platform capabilities prior to going live and mitigating any technical issues to ensure a successful launch. e. The Contractors’ tasks include, but are not limited to: A. Program Planning and Development 1. Participate in a kickoff meeting with WSDOT. 2. Consistent with legislative proviso ESHB 1125 Section 310.16, and in consultation with WSDOT, assist with program design, including performance metrics and systems for establishing eligibility and associated voucher/rebate amounts as required under the legislative proviso establishing the program and equity approaches for program launch and implementation. 3. Throughout the contract term and in consultation with WSDOT, develop, update, and finalize both the WE-Bike program Terms and Conditions and the Implementation Manual...
