When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 3, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $3,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by District Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced transportation infrastructure or street-furniture operator. Proven capability in bus shelter design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance. Expertise in outdoor advertising sales and commercial asset management. Strong project management and construction coordination capabilities. Capacity to provide consistent services across the District of Columbia.

Bus Shelter Franchise Service (Due August 31, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

The District of Columbia is seeking a franchisee to design, install, operate, maintain, and dismantle bus shelters while managing commercial advertising rights on designated shelters. The contractor must provide shelters with and without advertising and maintain consistent standards throughout the District.

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BUDGET

Estimate

$3,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

240 months

TIMELINE

Publicize Solicitation: July 20th, 2026

Questions Due: August 3rd, 2026

Questions Response: August 7th, 2026

Due date for Proposals: August 31st, 2026

TEP Individual Evaluations: 14 days

Consensus Meetings and Selection of Negotiation Process: 7 days

Negotiations and Award Decision: 30 – 45 days

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 3, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

District Department Of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

The District of Columbia seeks a franchisee to provide bus shelter franchise services, including the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, and eventual dismantling of bus shelters. In exchange, the franchisee will receive the exclusive right to sell and manage commercial advertising on certain bus shelters.

The franchisee will be required to provide a minimum number of bus shelters with advertising and without advertising. After execution of the franchise agreement, the Mayor or designee and the franchisee will enter into an agreement identifying the locations and installation sequence for the remaining bus shelters to be installed or relocated under the franchise agreement.

The franchisee must ensure consistent quality in bus shelter design and deliver uniform installation, construction, and maintenance services throughout the District.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 3, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $3,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by District Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced transportation infrastructure or street-furniture operator
Proven capability in bus shelter design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance
Expertise in outdoor advertising sales and commercial asset management
Strong project management and construction coordination capabilities
Capacity to provide consistent services across the District of Columbia

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