When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026.

It was issued by Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority. The work is located in Topeka, Kansas, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced transit and fleet advertising company. Proven ability to sell, design, install, maintain, and remove vehicle advertising. Established relationships with local, regional, and national advertisers. Adequate staffing and operational capacity for a five-year contract. Experience managing advertising approval and compliance requirements.

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Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Topeka, Kansas, United StatesPosted: September 15, 2026Deadline: October 8, 2026

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SUMMARY

A metropolitan bus system seeks an exclusive contractor to manage advertising across its fixed-route and paratransit fleets. Services include advertiser solicitation, ad design, sales, installation, maintenance, approval coordination, and removal under a five-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience soliciting local, regional and national advertising for a metropolitan bus system
Must have experience designing advertisements for metropolitan buses
Must maintain appropriate staff levels through the term of the contract
Must accept advertising from bona fide businesses
Must be able to sell, install and maintain advertising
Must acquire all necessary insurance policies, licenses, certifications, and permits
Must conform to all applicable FTA requirements
Must provide at least three references for similar services

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions must be received by September 25th, 2026.

Bids must be received by October 8th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 25, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The metropolitan bus system is seeking a vendor to provide advertising services for its fixed-route and paratransit bus fleets. The awarded contractor will receive exclusive rights to place approved advertising on the interiors and exteriors of the buses and will be responsible for soliciting local, regional, and national advertisers.

The contractor will design advertisements, accept advertising from bona fide businesses, sell and install advertising, and maintain appropriate staffing throughout the contract term. Responsibilities will include ensuring that all advertisements are neat, professional, and properly maintained, as well as managing the full advertising lifecycle, including sales, installation, upkeep, and removal. Metro approval will be required for advertising contracts that do not promote goods or services.

The contract period will be five years. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026, and proposals are due October 8, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority. The work is located in Topeka, Kansas, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced transit and fleet advertising company
Proven ability to sell, design, install, maintain, and remove vehicle advertising
Established relationships with local, regional, and national advertisers
Adequate staffing and operational capacity for a five-year contract
Experience managing advertising approval and compliance requirements

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