About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Goleta seeks proposals for an advertising concessionaire to operate a non-exclusive commercial advertising concession at the Goleta Train Station located at 27 S. La Patera Lane. The required scope includes installing and maintaining advertising displays, managing interior and outdoor display kiosks, and providing a fee structure. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit questions no later than November 30, 2026. Electronic proposals must be emailed to Blake Markum at [email protected] by 5:00 P.M. on December 3, 2026, and must include a signed cover letter of no more than two pages, key personnel resumes, and related experience highlights. An evaluation committee will score responsive proposals out of 100 total points based on key personnel qualifications, similar past experience, requirements, and fee structure competitiveness.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Goleta
Scope of work
- Operate a non-exclusive commercial advertising concession at Goleta Train Station
- Installation and maintenance of advertising displays
- Use designated four-sided wooden box interior display kiosks (7'8"H x 4'8"W)
- Use designated four-sided wooden box outdoor display kiosks (8'2"H x 4'8"W)
- Ensure advertising materials comply with City size, design, and content requirements
- Initiate repairs to kiosks or displays within 24 hours of notification
- Install filler advertisements during vacant display periods
- Adhere to electrical and fire safety requirements for display screens and cords
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Understanding of requirements and services to be performed | Not specified |
| Quality of key personnel and qualifications that demonstrate relevant experience and subject matter expertise | Not specified |
| Recent experience with similar services performed | Not specified |
| Competitiveness of fee structure offered to City | 30 |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated history and qualifications to conduct advertising concession services
- At least three experiences of a similar nature completed by Consultant's team members
- All permits and licenses that may be required to perform services
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter signed by an official authorized to solicit business and enter into contracts (maximum 2 pages)
- Consultant Qualifications and description of lead consultant and team structure
- Description of any potential conflicts of interest
- Key Personnel and Qualifications, organizational plan/chart, hours estimates, and biographies/resumes
- Related Experience Highlights and References for at least three similar experiences
- Proposed Fee Structure including proposed minimum annual guaranteed fee and percentage concession fee
- Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Rev. October 2018)
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 26, 2026
- Deadline for Submission
- December 3, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.
- Last day to submit questions or requests
- November 30, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic email
- Instructions
- Submitted via electronic email to Blake Markum at [email protected] until 5:00 P.M., December 3, 2026. Cover letter limited to no more than two (2) pages, single-spaced in size 12 Arial font or equivalent.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Goleta Train Station, located at 27 S. La Patera Lane, Goleta, CA 93117
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability (ISO CG 00 01 or equivalent); Automobile Liability (ISO CA 00 01 or equivalent); Workers' Compensation complying with California law; Professional liability insurance; City and its agents covered as additional insureds except on professional liability.
- Funding
- Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) funds cited for station project background