Bus Shelter Cleaning and Optional Snow Removal Services

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is requesting proposals for weekly cleaning, inspection, litter removal, and maintenance services for passenger bus shelters throughout its service area, with proposals due August 27, 2026.

The scope encompasses weekly cleaning and inspection of bus shelters across TARTA's service footprint in Lucas County, Ohio, with litter removal and related maintenance. The solicitation explicitly contemplates optional snow removal services, signaling flexibility for bidders to propose scope extensions. TARTA emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive transit environment while building contractual flexibility to accommodate future shelter expansion.

Mandatory compliance documents include a Declaration of Non-Collusion and a Lobbying Certification, both required for bid submission. The non-collusion declaration certifies independent bid preparation without consultation or agreement with other bidders on pricing, terms, or conditions. The lobbying certification requires disclosure of any lobbying activities or communications with TARTA officials or government representatives regarding the contract.

No estimated contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria, pre-bid meeting, or question deadline is specified in the posted materials.