Valley Transit is seeking proposals for bus advertising services. The selected contractor will be responsible for soliciting and securing advertisers, assisting with design and production, placing and removing advertising materials on 28 buses, and handling all billing and collections. The goal is to maximize advertising revenue for Valley Transit. Proposals are due by 10:00 am Central Time on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Key evaluation criteria include revenue potential, professional competence, overall methodology, and proposal quality. The contract term is for five years, commencing in May 2026. Federal contract clauses and insurance requirements are detailed in the RFP.
The proposal submittal deadline is 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
The contractor shall pay Valley Transit the monthly guaranteed minimum revenue amount or the monthly percentage of gross monthly sales, whichever is greater. Monthly reports and payments are due within fifteen days after the end of each month.
Award of the contract shall be made to the most responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal meets the specifications and provides the greatest overall benefit best value to Valley Transit.
Proposers must provide legal status of the firm, list existing bus advertising service contracts, describe any contract cancellations or suspensions, identify key staff members with experience and qualifications, and provide three recent references.
The RFP mentions that failure to comply with federal regulations or contract terms may constitute a material breach of contract, which may result in termination or other remedies. Specific penalties for late submissions or other issues are not explicitly detailed beyond the general contract terms.
The RFP does not mention a mandatory site visit. Installation and removal of ads will be completed at Valley Transit's garage, and the contractor is required to provide reasonable advance notice to schedule installations.
The RFP does not require sample submissions.
Protests relating to the procurement solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than five working days from the date of the first published advertisement. Protests relating to the evaluation process must be submitted in writing no later than five working days from the postmarked date of written evaluation correspondence. Protests relating to the award must be submitted in writing no later than five working days from the date of the award.