City of Colorado Springs Bus and Bus Stop Advertising Sales and Services
- Client
- The City of Colorado Springs
- Solicitation No.
- R26-088PB
- Posted
- 10/27/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Colorado Springs requires Minimum Guarantee proposals for bus and bus stop advertising sales and service, including the installation and maintenance of system maps, advertising, and bus schedules. The contractor must manage advertising sales, collect revenue, maintain billing records, ensure compliance with laws and advertising policies, address safety issues within 24 hours, and submit required monthly and quarterly reports. The contract term is for one year, and work must be performed onshore in the USA. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA entities. Proposals must be limited to 25 pages and include filled-out copies of Exhibit 1 Qualifications Documents and Exhibit 4 FTA Clauses and Certifications. Responses must be submitted digitally via BidNet Direct. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 9, 2026, and questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026. Proposals are evaluated based on written presentation, qualifications, past performance references, key personnel resumes, and an itemized price area.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from R26-088PB Bus and Bus Stop Advertising.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Colorado Springs is requesting proposals for bus and bus stop advertising sales and service, including installation, advertising, system map maintenance, and bus schedule maintenance. The selected contractor will manage transit advertising, sell ad space, collect revenue, and maintain equipment. Qualified vendors may submit electronic proposals.
- Issued by
- The City of Colorado Springs
- Issue Request for Proposal
- 10/26/2026
- Pre-Proposal Conference
- 11/09/2026 1:00 PM MST
- Cut Off Date for Questions
- 11/13/2026 5:00 PM MST
- Proposal Due Date
- 11/30/2026 5:00 PM MST
- How to submit
- Electronic via the BidNet Website
- Submission details
- One electronic proposal submitted via www.bidnetdirect.com. Proposal main body limited to 25 pages (8-1/2 inch x 11 inch, single sided, 1 inch margins, minimum Times New Roman 10 font). Cover letter limited to 3 pages.
- Place of performance
- City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor must maintain acceptable insurance policy(s) including Property, General Liability, Automobile, and Colorado Worker's Compensation Insurance, listing the City of Colorado Springs as additionally insured.
- Funding
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical Area – Understanding of and Compliance with Technical Requirements | |
| Technical Area – Project Approach | |
| Management Area – Program Management Controls | |
| Management Area – Past Performance/Relevant Experience | |
| Management Area – Key Personnel | |
| Price/Cost Area – Price/Cost | |
| Proposal Presentation Area – Proposal Presentation | |
| Exceptions and Insurance |
Scope of work
- Sell transit advertising space and collect revenue
- Maintain billing records and ensure compliance with advertising policies
- Install advertising on buses, benches, and shelters
- Repair or replace damaged, removed, or defaced advertising
- Address life and safety transit advertising issues within 24 hours
- Maintain system maps, advertising, and bus schedules
- Remit monthly revenue payments and submit monthly reporting and billing records
- Provide annual third-party audit of advertising operations at contractor expense
Minimum qualifications
- Foreign entities must comply with C.R.S. section 7-90-801 and section 7-90-802
- Non-Colorado entities must furnish a certificate from the Colorado Secretary of State demonstrating authority to transact business
- Offerors must obtain required licenses prior to commencement of work
- Offerors must complete Exhibit 1 Qualifications Documents
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover letter signed by an authorized representative
- Exhibit 1 Qualifications Documents - Proposal Certification
- Exhibit 1 Qualifications Documents - Exceptions Form
- Exhibit 1 Qualifications Documents - Minimum Insurance Requirements
- Signed copies of RFP Amendments
- Signed Anti-Collusion Affidavit
- Exhibit 4 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Clauses and Certifications
- Offeror's own advertising standards, policies, and procedures
- Resumes for all key personnel
- At least three references or past performance citations
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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