Opportunity
Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #JT-RFP-2026-2
Janesville Transit Bus Advertising Sales and Management Services
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
JT-RFP-2026-2
NAICS
541840
The City of Janesville, through Janesville Transit, is seeking a contractor to manage all aspects of advertising sales on its city bus fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Janesville, Janesville Transit (Transit Services Center) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive management of bus advertising sales for both exterior and interior ad spaces on 18 Gillig low-floor buses (35-40 ft) - Responsibilities include: - Setting advertising rates and executing contracts - Designing, creating, installing, maintaining, and removing bus ad signs - Collecting and remitting a share of advertising revenue to the City - Marketing, reporting, and recordkeeping - Transitioning existing advertisers - Ensuring compliance with City advertising policies (e.g., bans on tobacco, political, and inappropriate ads) - Contract Details: - Initial term of three years with two additional one-year option periods (up to five years total) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the bus fleet consists of Gillig-manufactured vehicles - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must comply with strict advertising content policies - Experience, personnel qualifications, financial data, and management methodologies required in proposals - Primary Locations: - Transit Services Center, 101 Black Bridge Road, Janesville, WI 53545 - Transfer Center, 123 S River Street, Janesville, WI
Description
The City of Janesville, Janesville Transit, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide sales services for advertising on city buses. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing bus advertising sales, including setting rates, executing ad contracts, and coordinating the design, installation, and maintenance of bus ad signs. The contract includes requirements for reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance with applicable governmental regulations. Proposals must be submitted via email by April 21, 2026, and all details are provided in the attached RFP document.