Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program FY2026-27

Location:	California
Posted:	Apr 16, 2026
Due:	May 15, 2026
Agency:	City of Berkeley
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
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City of Berkeley, Public Works – Transportation Division

Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program – Application March 2026

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City of Berkeley: Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program (SEMPP)

Application

I. Introduction

The City of Berkeley has seen significant growth in new mobility services, from on-demand ridehailing

services to app-enabled transportation options like car sharing and bicycle sharing. The accelerated

development of these technologies has the potential to dramatically shape cities in the next few

decades. New mobility services can help the City achieve its goals in equity, livability, and sustainability;

however, new technologies can also be disruptive and leave the marginalized further and further

behind. The purpose of the regulations herein is to maximize public benefits while mitigating negative

impacts through the issuance of permits for the deployment of shared electric micromobility devices

(“Devices”) within the City of Berkeley (the “City”). Below are the Cityʼs goals, deﬁni ons, terms and

conditions, and application procedure for the Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program.

II. Permit Goals

• Provide dockless shared electric micromobility devices as an option for City of Berkeley residents.

• Diversify mobility options of residents, employees, and visitors to Berkeley.

• Protect public health and safety.

• Avoid waste by ensuring the Devices in Berkeley are robust enough for commercial use.

• Avoid sidewalk, pathway, and pedestrian ramp blockages.

• Reduce emissions from short trips and connections to transit.

• Maximize user awareness of safe and legal behaviors for operating shared mobility devices.

• Create an enforceable framework for managing shared mobility services.

• Ensure use of the Public Right of Way (PROW) benefits public mobility.

• Ensure private operators respond to pervasive issues and service complaints.

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City of Berkeley SEMPP Application Submittal Process

Solicitation Process

The SEMPP permit application solicitation period is open from April 15, 2026 through May 15, 2026.

Operators may submit questions regarding the application prior to application submittal. The deadline

to submit questions is 11:59 p.m. (PST) on April 29, 2026. Please submit questions to:

sharedmobility@berkeleyca.gov

Responses to all questions will be posted to the City’s Bid & Proposal Opportunities Webpage by May 6,

2026.

Required Application Format

Please review the Terms and Conditions in detail, and submit the following items:

 one (1) digital (pdf) copy of the application (maximum file size: 20 MB)

 one (1) scanned copy (pdf) of the application fee check

An application fee of $2,000 is due upon submission of an application.

 Application fee checks should be made payable to: “The City of Berkeley”

Method for Delivery

Application packets must be delivered electronically via email per the instructions below:

 Email application packet to: sharedmobility@berkeleyca.gov

 Include in the email subject line: “SEMPP 2026 Permit Application”

The application submittal deadline is 2:00 p.m. (PST) on May 15, 2026.

Physical checks should be mailed to the address listed below. To maintain application eligibility, physical

checks must be postmarked no later than May 20, 2026.

Send physical check to:

City of Berkeley c/o Jennifer Sajor

Public Works - Transportation Division

1947 Center St, 4th Floor

Berkeley, CA, 94704

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Permit Fees

City of Berkeley SEMPP Selection Criteria and Process

Required Fee

Annual Permit Fee: $25,000

Permitted Device Fee: $71 per device

Due

Upon application review and permit issuance, this fee will be due no

later than 30 days after permit issuance date.

Upon application review and permit issuance, this fee will be due no

later than 30 days after permit issuance date.

Permit fee checks should be made payable to: “The City of Berkeley”

Send physical check to:

City of Berkeley c/o Jennifer Sajor

Public Works - Transportation Division

1947 Center St, 4th Floor

Berkeley, CA, 94704

Permits issued this cycle will be valid through June 30, 2027.

Selection Criteria and Process

The City is seeking reputable and qualified Operators as permit applicants. Every permit applicant will be

scored on each principle on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being extremely unqualified and 10 being

extremely qualified. A minimum total score of 70 is required to obtain a permit. Based on the Terms and

Conditions of this program, not all applications meeting the minimum requirements will be granted

permits. The City reserves the right to limit the number of permitted Operators.

(1) Inclusive outreach and engagement

(2) Traffic safety

(3) Equitable access to services

(4) Affordability

(5) Healthy communities and environment

(6) Employment and economic development

(7) Privacy and personal data

(8) Collaboration and accountability

The selection committee will consist of City staff with knowledge and experience in issues

related to electric shared micromobility devices.

Appeals Process

Any decision by the selection committee to deny a permit application may be reviewed by the Deputy

Director of Public Works or their designee upon timely submission of a request for reconsideration. Any

request for reconsideration shall be submitted in writing to the Deputy Director within 10 days of the

date the application is denied. City response will be provided prior to permits being awarded.

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Permit Application

(1) Application Information

Business Name

Business Address

City, State, and Zip Code

Mailing Address (if different from business address)

City, State, and Zip Code

Website

General Company Contact Phone

General Company Contact Email Address

(2) Contact Information

Primary Contact Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

Secondary Contact Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

(3) Terms and Conditions Agreement

(I/We), the undersigned, declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California,

that (I am/we are) the owner(s) or authorized representative(s) of the entity of this application; that

(I/We) have received a copy of the legal terms and conditions for the Shared Electric Micromobility

Permit Program, and (I/We) agree to the terms and conditions for the permit for which (my/our)

company is applying; and that the information on all plans, drawings, and sketches attached hereto

and all the statements and answers contained herein are, in all respects, true and correct.

Printed Name(s)

Authorized Signature(s)

Date

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(4) Application Materials

In your application, please provide responses to the questions below. Please review the Terms and

Conditions, and incorporate how you will meet or exceed these terms in your responses. Responses to

Sections A through M are limited to 30 pages. Applicants must adhere to this page limit. Any content

submitted in excess of the stated page limit will not be reviewed or considered as part of the

application.

(A) Company Overview and Pricing Structure: Provide a brief overview of your company including:

(1) Description of pricing structure including low-income and other discounted customer plans,

detailing cash payment options.

(B) Scooter Availability and Service Area

(1) Proposed hours of operation.

(2) Storage of devices during non-operational hours.

(3) Proposed fleet size and service area at launch.

(a) How many devices do you propose to deploy in different portions of the service

area, including disadvantaged communities? Applicants should bear in mind that the

permit program provides for a maximum of 1200 devices in total for the City of

Berkeley. (The City will award permits to a maximum of three (3) operators).

(4) How would your deployment area change depending on the number of scooters you are

permitted for?

(5) Describe methods for deploying and redistributing scooters.

(6) Would your service area apply to where users are allowed to deposit scooters?

(7) Provide map of proposed service area.

(1) Proposed approach to ensure compliance with laws - The City of Berkeley will monitor the

degree to which shared electric micromobility users comply with applicable laws,

particularly related to riding on sidewalks and safe parking of devices. If the City of Berkeley

in its sole discretion determines that the grantee’s users are not sufficiently compliant with

applicable laws, the City of Berkeley may require that the permit implement additional

measures or may revoke the permit.

(2) Describe the education, incentives, training, scooter modifications, notification systems,

infrastructure, etc. you propose.

(3) Describe how you would monitor compliance, including any technology innovations that

allow monitoring, and how you would address users who are noncompliant.

(4) Describe how you would coordinate with the City of Berkeley to phase-in additional

measures if your initial approach does not achieve desired levels of compliance.

(5) The City of Berkeley is a tethering/lock-to system. Describe the tether or locking mechanism

for your devices to be secured to fixed objects. How will you ensure users properly engage

the locking mechanisms on your devices? How will you ensure your locking mechanisms are

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program FY2026-27

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