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City of Charlotte·North Carolina

Transit Advertising

Rolling / TBD close$1M – $5MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a qualified Transit Advertising Agency to manage, sell, and execute advertising across its transit assets—including buses, light rail vehicles, stations, and other designated properties. The selected vendor will develop and implement a comprehensive advertising sales strategy that maximizes revenue, ensures brand consistency, and aligns with CATS operational and community standards. The contract is anticipated to be multi‑year with a total project value ranging from $1 million to nearly $5 million. • Manage advertising inventory on buses, light‑rail vehicles, stations, and other transit properties. • Create and execute a sales strategy to maximize revenue while maintaining brand and community standards. • Provide full insurance coverage (automobile, general liability, workers’ compensation) as required. • Deliver ongoing advertising campaign management and reporting throughout the contract term.

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Contact

Karley Shaffer

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
7/7/2026
Closes
Rolling / TBD

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
NAICS
541810
Solicitation №
2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-19592

Budget estimate

$1,000,000 – $5,000,000

The solicitation lists an estimated total project value of $1,000,000‑$4,999,999. Assuming the agency’s fee structure aligns with typical advertising management contracts (often a percentage of ad sales plus service fees), the client could realistically earn somewhere in that range. A conservative low estimate would be the minimum $1 million, while a high estimate approaches the upper bound of $5 million. Factors influencing the final budget include the volume of ad inventory sold, the mix of premium versus standard placements, and the length of the multi‑year contract.

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