Opportunity
United Independent School District Ionwave #RFP 2026-005
Turnkey School Bus Fleet Advertising Program for United ISD
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 22, 2026
Identifier
RFP 2026-005
NAICS
541850
United Independent School District (United ISD) in Laredo, Texas is seeking a qualified vendor to implement a comprehensive, turnkey School Bus Fleet Advertising Program. - Scope of Work: - Full-service management of advertising on approximately 230 school buses - Responsibilities include: - Solicitation and management of third-party advertisers - Design, production, high-quality printing, professional installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of advertisements - Billing, collection, and monthly remittance of gross advertising revenue to United ISD (no deductions for vendor costs) - Installation of district-owned messaging at a fixed, one-time cost (no recurring fees or revenue share) - All advertisements must comply with United ISD Board Policy and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 14 - The district reserves the right to approve all advertisements and advertisers - No minimum number of ad slots is guaranteed; bus availability may vary - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum three years of experience in fleet or transit advertising management - Must provide references - Strict insurance requirements and criminal history checks for covered employees - No specific OEMs or product brands are mentioned; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers capable of delivering a full turnkey solution
Description
The United Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to establish a turnkey School Bus Fleet Advertising program. The scope includes solicitation and management of third-party advertisers, design, production, printing, installation, maintenance, billing, and revenue remittance. Advertisements must comply with Texas State School Bus safety standards and district policies. The district reserves the right to approve all advertisements and may use some advertising space for district messaging.