Conflicts_of_Interest_Statement.pdf

This is a Conflicts of Interest Statement for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) related to a transit bus and shelter advertising services contract opportunity in Ohio. The document establishes the framework for identifying and managing potential conflicts of interest among parties involved in the advertising program procurement process. The statement applies to all bidders, contractors, consultants, and SORTA personnel who may have involvement in the selection, evaluation, or management of advertising service providers responsible for marketing and selling advertising space on SORTA buses and bus shelters throughout the transit network.

The Conflicts of Interest Statement requires all parties to disclose any financial interests, business relationships, or personal connections that could create conflicts with their duties or objectivity in this procurement. The document serves to ensure transparency, maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and protect SORTA's interests in selecting the most qualified advertising service provider capable of managing the interior and exterior transit advertising program while generating reliable revenue and maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.