Request For Proposals Sale of Exterior and Interior Bus Advertising and Bus Shelter Advertising
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The South Central Transit Authority, acting on behalf of itself and the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority, Lebanon Transit, and Luzerne County Transportation Authority, is soliciting proposals for a qualified advertising firm to manage the marketing and sale of advertising space. The scope includes exterior and interior advertising on buses and shared ride vehicles for all participating agencies, as well as advertising on bus shelters and designated transit facilities specifically for SCTA and SRTA. The contract is structured as a five year agreement, consisting of a two year base term followed by three annual option years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Penn Bid by 2:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026. The selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the advertising program, including ensuring that all materials meet industry standards and do not obstruct safety equipment, emergency exits, or regulatory vehicle markings. Financial terms are based on a revenue-sharing arrangement where the contractor proposes projected annual gross sales and the percentage of revenue payable to each agency. A 10,000 dollar guarantee is required for each proposed wrapped vehicle. Compliance requirements are extensive, necessitating adherence to Federal Transit Administration and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations. Proposers must submit various certifications, including non-collusion, non-discrimination, and contractor integrity statements, and must certify their status regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. Award selection is based on the best interests of the authorities, with a focus on the firm's qualifications, financial capacity, and understanding of the multi-agency project scope.
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Lancaster County, PA, USASet-Aside
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The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) on behalf of itself and Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority (SRTA), Lebanon Transit (LT) and Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) are seeking proposals from qualified advertising firms to act as a representative for each Authority for the sale of exterior and interior advertising space on its buses and shared ride vehicles for each of the Authority’s service areas. SCTA and SRTA are also seeking proposals for the sale of advertising space on bus shelters. Hereinafter a reference to “Authority” refers to the above-listed transit authorities.
Request for Proposals will be received electronically via Penn Bid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday, November 5, 2026.
All proposals and agreements are subject to all applicable state and federal laws and to a financial assistance contract between the Authority’s and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with all applicable Non-Discrimination, Non-Collusion, Contractor Integrity, Lobbying and Debarment laws and regulations and to certify they are not on the Comptroller General's list of ineligible contractors.
Disadvantaged business enterprise participation is encouraged. DBE's shall be afforded full consideration of their response and will not be subject to discrimination. However, a DBE goal has not been established for this Contract.
SCTA on behalf of SRTA, LT and LCTA reserves the right to postpone, to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, or to waive informalities as it deems to be in its best interest.
All documents, specifications and solicitation details are available at no cost electronically at PennBid – https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com Proposers will be requested to register with PennBid.
For information, contact Keith Boatman, Director of Capital Projects & Planning at Sign up to see this detail or Sign up to see this detail
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