Description
The City of Colorado Springs, operating the Mountain Metropolitan Transit system, is seeking a qualified advertising firm to handle all aspects of bus and bus‑stop advertising sales, production, installation, maintenance, and revenue collection. The contractor will operate under a revenue‑sharing model with a mandatory pre‑paid annual revenue guarantee and will be responsible for compliance with strict content policies, safety standards, and reporting requirements. This five‑year contract (with up to four optional extensions) covers interior and exterior bus panels, ADA paratransit vehicle ads, bench and shelter signage, and requires the contractor to manage the full life‑cycle of each advertisement.
• Market, sell, and administer ad space on buses, benches, and shelters throughout the MMT network.
• Produce, install, maintain, and promptly repair ads per detailed timelines (24‑hr for safety issues, 72‑hr otherwise).
• Collect advertising revenue, remit monthly payments to the City, and meet a pre‑determined Minimum Annual Revenue Guarantee each year.
• Ensure all ads comply with the MMT Advertising Policy, including prohibited content and no‑advertising zones (e.g., Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak Community College transfer stations).
• Supply monthly performance reports, maintain records for six years, and allow City audits.