GHTD RFP #09-023 Transit Advertising Services

The Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD), a quasi-municipal corporation operating under Chapter 103a of the Connecticut General Statutes, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #09-023 seeking firms to manage transit advertising services on District-owned vehicles. The procurement opportunity is specifically targeted at identifying one or more vendors capable of comprehensively managing the sale and placement of advertising across the District's transit vehicle fleet. The solicitation is open to all vendors and was released on March 8, 2023, with proposals due by April 5, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period is scheduled from March 8 to March 21, 2023, during which potential bidders can submit questions about the opportunity. The District, which represents sixteen member towns and operates critical transportation infrastructure including Hartford's Union Station Transportation Center Complex and the ADA Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility in East Hartford, is seeking a contractor with demonstrated expertise in transit advertising management and sales.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor are there details about existing advertising infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation includes delivery terms specified as "Free On Board Destination" with payment terms to be vendor-specified. While the RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range, it represents an opportunity for advertising firms to establish a potentially significant transit advertising partnership with a quasi-municipal transportation authority. Interested vendors should direct any questions to LaShaunda Drake at the Greater Hartford Transit District, who can be reached at 860-380-2012 or ldrake@ghtd.org.