Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #082-2026
SORTA Transit Bus and Shelter Advertising Program Management Opportunity
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
082-2026
NAICS
541850, 541810, 541830
This opportunity is for experienced advertising service providers to manage and expand the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA)'s transit bus and shelter advertising program in the Greater Cincinnati area. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), External Communications, Procurement Department - Scope of Work: - Exclusive management of advertising on approximately 300 buses and designated bus shelters - Marketing, selling, and client management for interior and exterior bus ads and shelter ads - Printing, installation, and maintenance of advertising materials - Ensuring high-quality ad standards and compliance with SORTA policies - Timely removal of inappropriate or damaged ads - Monthly revenue reporting and financial management - Compensation Structure: - Revenue-sharing model with guaranteed minimum monthly payments to SORTA - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must be familiar with the Greater Cincinnati market - Contractor covers all operating costs - Emphasis on high-quality ad presentation and prompt issue resolution - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - The contract is a small business set-aside with a goal of 100% participation - Proposals must include both technical and business components
Description
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking proposals from experienced advertising service providers to manage and expand its interior and exterior transit advertising program. The contractor will be responsible for marketing, sales, client relationships, printing, installation, quality maintenance, financial management, and monthly reporting. The program includes advertising on buses (interior frames, digital monitors, vinyl applications) and bus shelters across the transit network. The contract term is 5 years, and the project is a small business set-aside with a goal of 100% participation.