RFI 001 Smart Columbus Operating System Productization ...

RFI 001 Smart Columbus Operating

System Productization Strategy

Issued by The Columbus Partnership on 1/15/2019 Responses Due by 2/12/2019

RFI 001 | SCOS Productization Strategy

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Smart Columbus Program Background Response Guidelines

Submittal Proposal Format Proposal Content Timeline for RFI Purpose of RFI Productization Team Charter The Purpose The Scope Vision for Smart Columbus Operating System Capabilities at Three Years OS Contributors and Customers Desired State at Five Years RFI Proposal to Demonstrate Expertise Process Methodology Expected Outcomes from Productization Workshops

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SMART COLUMBUS PROGRAM BACKGROUND

While the definition of a "smart city" varies, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Smart City Challenge specifically asked applicants how they would use emerging transportation technologies to address their most pressing problems and envision bold new solutions that could change the face of transportation by meeting the needs of residents of all ages and abilities and bridge the digital divide, so that everyone--not just the tech-savvy--can be connected to everything their city has to offer. As the fourteenth largest city in the country, Columbus is experiencing challenges such as traffic congestion, crashes, infant mortality, poverty and unemployment; challenges not uncommon to urban cities, problems that technology can help solve. Columbus believes equitable access to transportation is a critical aspect to solving these complex issues. Moreover, as the fastest growing city in the Midwest, Columbus must plan for and implement intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions that allow for the efficient and effective flow of people and goods throughout the city in order to remain competitive. Solving for urban challenges and creating a Smart City will enable Columbus's to continue to thrive.

The City of Columbus' guiding smart city principle is that mobility is the great equalizer of the twenty-first century. More specifically, equitable access to transportation is the key to opening opportunities such as access to jobs, healthcare and services. Columbus plans to use transportation powered by holistic solutions and integrated, open-source data to give its residents access to opportunities that empower them to live their best lives. This could be access to healthcare providers, jobs, school, job training or other destinations. The city is attempting to shift the transportation paradigm to ensure all residents can traverse the city in a safe and efficient manner of their choice. Smart Columbus will demonstrate how advanced technologies can be integrated into other operational areas within the city, utilizing advancements in ITS, connected vehicle (CV), autonomous vehicle (AV), electric vehicle (EV) technologies and adoption to meet these challenges, while integrating data from various sectors (including public, private and academic) and other sources to simultaneously power these technologies while leveraging the new information they provide. Community and customer engagement will inform the program, driving the requirements and outcomes for each project. This end-user engagement reinforces the idea that the residents of Columbus are ultimately the owner and co-creator of the Smart Columbus program.

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SMART COLUMBUS PROGRAM INTENDED OUTCOMES

Improve Safety: Columbus wants to create safer streets where vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians are less likely to be involved in accidents.

Enhance Mobility: Columbus wants to make traversing the city and parking as efficient and convenient as possible.

Enhance Access to Opportunities & Services: Columbus wants to make multi-modal transportation options and the ability to access them equitably available to all residents; especially those who need to access to opportunities related to healthcare, jobs, school, and training.

Reduce Environmental Impact: Columbus wants to reduce the negative impact transportation has on the environment by becoming more efficient and embracing multi-modal options.

RESPONSE GUIDELINES

SUBMITTAL

Submit proposals electronically as a PDF document by February 12, 2019 to JLD@. Questions regarding this RFI may be submitted via email only to: JLD@.

PROPOSAL CONTENT & FORMAT

Proposals may not exceed twenty (20) letter-size (8.5" x 11") pages. Font shall be Calibri 10 pt. font or larger. Cover letter included in 20 pages.

Place page numbers on each page. Proposals must address each of the subjects defined below in the RFI Proposal to Demonstrate

Expertise section. Example projects which demonstrate expertise in the subjects defined below.

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TIMELINE FOR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFP Sequence of Events

Date of Advertisement - RFI Proposals Due/Opened

1/15/2019 2/12/2019

Possible Interviews / Discussions Week of 2/25/2019 and 3/4/2019

Determine Next Steps

3/15/2019

PURPOSE OF REQUEST

The Smart Columbus Operating System (operating system)-- ? is the heartbeat of our program. This complex data management platform will be the lifeblood of our innovation initiatives for years beyond the grant. Data is at the core of being a smart city. Sustainability of this platform is a vital part of our planning for the future. We expect the operating system to transfer as an asset to a non-governmental organization (NGO) at a not-yetdefined point in time, but no later than Q1 of 2021. As part of our organizational sustainability plan, we want to develop a productization strategy for the operating system that will provide value that leads to revenue streams which will keep the operating system running while also positioning the team to continue adding functionality to better serve the needs of our region.

We are looking for different approaches to spur the innovation funnel around productization of the operating system. We want proposals that articulate productization approaches from ideation through market validation. The funnel below is provided to convey just one productization concept. We are open to all ideas and processes. The Charter for our ask is detailed below to provide the elements we want you to cover in your proposal.

Idea Funnel Source: Ash Maurya

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