Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCNOI_1220-2026-4143
Direct Award Extension for Transit Shelter Advertising Services in Abbotsford
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
BCNOI_1220-2026-4143
NAICS
541850
The City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, is issuing a notice of intent to directly award a contract extension for transit shelter advertising services. - Government Buyer: - City of Abbotsford (municipal government, British Columbia, Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP (sole vendor and service provider) - Services Requested: - Operation, maintenance, and cleaning of transit shelters - Repairs and safety response for transit shelters - Graffiti removal and routine inspections - Management of advertising panels - Maintenance of accessibility features and shelter standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No capital or operating funds from the City; the City receives monthly license revenue - Direct award is for up to 12 months to ensure service continuity and public safety - No products or equipment are being procured; only services are included - This is an interim measure while a future procurement process is prepared
Description
The City of Abbotsford intends to make a direct award contract to Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP for Transit Shelter Advertising services. The contract extension will last up to 12 months from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The scope includes operating, maintaining, cleaning transit shelters, repairs, safety responses, graffiti removal, inspections, managing advertising panels, and maintaining accessibility and shelter standards. This direct award ensures continuity of services and public safety while a future procurement process is planned. The City receives monthly license revenue and does not use capital or operating funds for this contract.