Transit Vehicles and Bus Shelter Advertising Services

Cecil Transit, a division of Cecil County’s Department of Community Services, manages public transportation within Cecil County, Maryland, offering fixed route and demand response services with a diverse fleet of vehicles including El Dorado Passports, Coach and Equipment cutaways, and Dodge Entervans. The fixed route service operates Monday through Saturday from early morning until late evening, covering nearly 300,000 miles annually across three key routes connecting major municipalities and neighboring states. These routes include the Cross County Connection linking Elkton, North East, and Perryville; the Glasgow Connection serving Elkton, residential areas, and Glasgow, Delaware; and the Elkton-Newark Connection facilitating transit between Elkton and Newark, Delaware. In addition to fixed routes, Cecil Transit provides county-wide demand response services on weekdays and an on-demand micro transit service within a 72 square mile zone around Elkton using mini vans, cumulatively covering significant annual mileage. The transit system is supported by 15 strategically placed bus shelters, primarily concentrated along Route 40, with detailed shelter measurements and location coordinates maintained. This contract solicitation (RFP 27-019), issued by Cecil County’s Department of Community Services, seeks bidders for transit vehicle and bus shelter advertising services. The contract requires adherence to specified timeframes and performance conditions, with the county maintaining strict controls over work authorization and payment terms. The county designates primary and secondary points of contact for this project to ensure clear communication throughout the procurement and contract execution phases. The agreement framework provides for legally binding commitments with provisions for written approvals of any additional work, maintaining project oversight and regulatory compliance under the county’s legal counsel. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of fulfilling contract obligations as per agreed specifications, reflecting Cecil County's commitment to maintaining and enhancing its public transportation infrastructure and related services.