Opportunity
San Mateo County Transportation Authority Planetbids #145271
Caltrain Seeks Sponsors for 2026 Holiday Train Event
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 05, 2026
Identifier
145271
This opportunity invites organizations to sponsor the 2026 Caltrain Holiday Train event, managed by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). - Government Buyer: - Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) - Office: Manager, Business Partnerships - Sponsorship Levels: - Gold Sponsor ($35,000, limited to one): - Naming rights for the Holiday Train - Branding on train wrap and in-train co-branding for four weeks - Logo on San Francisco Station digital signage for four weeks - Sponsor mention in radio advertising - Logo on Holiday Train web page, social media, and email campaigns - Inclusion in press releases, commemorative ticket, and activity book - Station tabling activation, conductor announcement, pre-sale ticket access, and 6 VIP tickets - Silver Sponsor ($15,000, multiple sponsors): - Logo on station digital signage and web page for four weeks - Social media, email, and press release acknowledgment - Station tabling activation, conductor announcement, and pre-sale ticket access - Bronze Sponsor ($5,000, multiple sponsors): - Logo on web page and inclusion in press release - Notable Requirements: - Gold Sponsor is limited to one organization; Silver and Bronze allow multiple sponsors - Sponsorship proceeds support event costs and public accessibility - Sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to agency review - No procurement preference or contracting advantage is conferred - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a sponsorship solicitation, not a procurement of goods or services.
Description
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board is seeking sponsors for the 2026 Holiday Train event. Sponsorship proceeds will help defray event costs and support a safe, accessible, family-oriented public event. Sponsorship levels include Gold ($35,000) with naming rights and extensive recognition, Silver ($15,000) with multiple sponsor benefits, and Bronze ($5,000) with basic recognition. Sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and require agency approval. Interested parties must contact Stephanie Yoshimoto by September 4, 2026.