Bus Shelter Franchise Agreement

The Bus Shelter Franchise Agreement grants the exclusive right to sell and manage commercial advertising on bus shelters throughout the District of Columbia, with the contractor responsible for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining up to 1500 shelters across the city. This long-term arrangement requires comprehensive oversight of the physical infrastructure, daily operations, and advertising content, ensuring the shelters remain functional, aesthetically consistent, and revenue-generating for the district. The agreement is a franchise, implying the contractor will bear the costs of development and maintenance while retaining advertising revenue under performance and compliance standards set by the district. Solicitation DCKA-2026-A-0066, posted by the District Department of Transportation, opened on July 21, 2026, with responses due by August 24, 2026. The solicitation is directed at local entities and requires proposers to demonstrate technical capability, operational experience, and financial stability to deliver and sustain a large-scale shelter network. All work must be performed within the District of Columbia, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Benita Scott, Contract Specialist, reachable via email or phone. The contract reflects a strategic effort by the District to modernize public transit infrastructure while generating sustainable public revenue through advertising partnerships.