Opportunity
Toledo Area Reg Transit Auth Opengov #2026-REQ-067
TARTA Bus Shelter Cleaning, Maintenance, and Optional Snow Removal Services
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-REQ-067
NAICS
561720
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide cleaning and maintenance services for its passenger bus shelters. - Scope includes: - Weekly interior and exterior cleaning, litter removal, trash disposal, cobweb removal, glass and bench cleaning, and shelter structure cleaning for approximately 86 shelters (expanding to 121 within three years) - Semi-monthly power washing and deep cleaning using environmentally safe methods - Graffiti removal with strict response times (offensive graffiti within 24 hours, other graffiti within 72 hours) - Inspection and electronic reporting of shelter conditions and deficiencies - Emergency response cleaning for vandalism, debris, biohazards, storms, or accidents (hourly rates requested) - Optional snow and ice removal services, including rapid response (within 4 hours of snowfall over 2 inches), use of approved de-icing products, and various pricing options (per event, seasonal, emergency, ice control) - Contractors must maintain proper licensing, insurance, OSHA compliance, and employee training - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Pricing must be provided for each service component - Services may be awarded separately or as a combined contract
Description
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide weekly cleaning, inspection, litter removal, and maintenance services for passenger bus shelters throughout TARTA's service area. The contract includes cleaning of shelter interiors, glass, benches, and surrounding areas, as well as semi-monthly power washing and graffiti removal. Contractors must also provide inspection and reporting, emergency response services, and optional snow and ice removal. The contract covers approximately 86 shelters currently, expanding to 121 within three years, with pricing requested for various service components.