TRANSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES

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Bidders ID:	NBD11472646899238596
Due Date:	Aug 10, 2026
Posted Date:	Jul 9, 2026
Level of Government:	State & Local
State:	Louisiana
Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation Number:	CATS-2026-TransitAdvertising
Source:	Members Only

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
CATS-2026-TransitAdvertising	TRANSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES Original: CATS-2026-TransitAdvertising	07/09/2026	08/10/2026 10:00:00 AM CT

Contact Information for Bid # CATS-2026-TransitAdvertising

Department	Non State - Capital Area Transit System
Section	Procurement
Dept Code	CATS
Contact	Rhonda Kimbel
Address	2250 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone	225-346-5552
Fax	225-926-3601
Email	rkimbel@brcats.com
URL	http://www.brcats.com/

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

June 8, 2026

TRANSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES

SOLICITATION # 2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

Proposal Due Date – August 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM CST (Central Standard Time)

Proposer’s authorized signature is required below on this RFP.

It shall constitute an acceptance of a contract that may result from this RFP.

EXHIBIT A

PROPOSER’S SIGNATORY PAGE

Company Name

(Include Federal I.D. No.)

Address, City

State & Zip

Phone Number(s)

(main, cell & fax)

Addendum Acknowledgement

Acknowledge receipt of any addendums (if any) issued. Check CATS website

and reflect here: #1 _____, #2_____, #3_____, #4_____

Authorized Signature

Date:

Print Authorized Name & Title

Include E-mail Contact(s) Info

Proposer MUST sign and complete this signatory page “Exhibit A” and return with proposal submission.

Failure to do so will result in the proposal being rejected. Above signature must be original.

Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

Item/Events

Timeline & Due Dates

Public Notice - Official Journal and DBE Publication

July 14, and 21, 2026

Sent via email to known list of vendors

July 9, 2026

Written Inquiries/Questions Due (preferred via email)

July 27, 2026

Anticipated Responses to Proposal Inquiries (via addendum issued)

July 31, 2026

Proposal Due Date/Deadline Receipt

10:00 AM (CST) August 10, 2026

CATS reserves the right to change the Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates at any time.

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPOSERS:

All responses to this Request for Proposals should be labeled as indicated and delivered or

mailed to the address below.

Capital Area Transit System

Attn: CATS Procurement Department

2250 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Bottom Left Corner of Envelope/Package should indicate the following:

Proposing Company Name and Address

TRANSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES

Solicitation # 2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

Due Date & Time: August 10, 2026 – 10:00 AM (CST)

Proposal Receipt & Location:

Proposals will be received until the time specified in the Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due

Dates by CATS Procurement Department, 2250 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. One

original signed proposal must be submitted; One (1) original or one electronic copy of the

proposal on a CD or flash drive should be included in the package. These items should be sent via

mail/courier in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Proposer and the RFP

Solicitation Number as indicated above in the Notice to Proposers. CATS will be accepting

electronic bids via email at: catsprocurement@brcats.com – with a subject line: Solicitation #

2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002 of Proposal

• The proposal delivery method is the responsibility of the proposer.

• CATS is not responsible for any delays caused by the proposers chosen means of delivery.

Late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances. Failure to meet the opening date and

time shall result in proposal rejection. Late proposal(s) will not be opened and will be rejected and

considered non-responsive. The Proposer(s) will be notified via e-mail and given the opportunity to

pick up rejected proposals. Late proposals not retrieved within four weeks will be destroyed.

Proposer is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the proposal and for ensuring that the delivery

service (if mailed or courier) provides service to 2250 Florida Blvd. (front reception office only),

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) -

Monday through Friday.

Proposer Inquiries – Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Proposers may submit written questions at any time up to the deadline reflected in the Schedule of

Events - Timeline & Due Dates. Any explanations or responses desired by a Proposer regarding

the meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be requested in writing by email only on, or prior

to, the deadline date. Oral explanations, responses or instructions will not be binding unless

CATS confirms them in writing.

Proposer inquiries must be submitted via e-mail only to: catsprocurement@brcats.com – with a

subject line: Q&A Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

Responses made by CATS will be in the form of written ADDENDA to the RFP. Any addenda issued

will be furnished to all Proposers, via email, who have requested to receive Addenda information

within the timeline reflected after the deadline date to receive questions. This Addendum will also be

posted on CATS website at https://www.brcats.com/page/procurement.

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

TRANSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit A – Proposer’s Signatory Page & Due Dates (must be signed and returned with proposal)

Schedule of Events – Timeline & Due Dates

Important Notice to Proposers (for contacts, copy of RFP, Proposer inquiries)

Table of Contents

PART 1 – General Information

A. Introduction and Background

B. Goals

C. Proposal Transmittal and Due Date

D. Proposer Inquiries – Questions & Answers (Q&A)

E. Pre-Proposal Conference

F. Contract Period of Performance

G. Contract Award

H. Response Format

PART 2 – CATS Terms & Conditions

A. Assignment, Transfer of Interest

B. Audit (Right to Audit)

C. Binding (Proposal or Bid Binding)

D. CATS Rights

E. Single Proposal Response

F. Confidentiality of Solicitation Information

G. Changes/Addenda and Withdrawals

H. Contractor Responsibility

I. Corporation Requirements

J. Costs for Developing Solicitation

K. Definitions and Terminology

L. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

M. Errors and Omissions

N. Ethics

O. Insurance Requirements – Required Coverage

P. Indemnification

Q. Law Governing

R. Liability Disclaimer

S. Material in Solicitation

T. Ownership of Documents/Records

U. Ownership of Solicitation

V. Patent and Copyright Infringement (with indemnification language)

W. Payment and Invoicing Procedures

X. Permits, Licenses & Taxes

Y. Rejection (Right to Reject)

Z. CATS Protest Procedures (applicable to FTA funded Projects only)

EXHIBITS/Forms

Exhibit A Proposer’s Signatory page– (Exhibit A - must be signed & submitted with proposal)

and any addendums should be acknowledged

Exhibit B Price Proposal Form -

(Exhibit B – must be completed and submitted with your

proposal submission, under separate cover)

Exhibit C Checklist of Included Documents (Exhibit C - does not need to be submitted with proposal)

Exhibit D Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit D -

must be signed & submitted prior to award)

Exhibit E Corporate Resolution –

(Exhibit E - Must be signed and submitted prior to award)

Exhibit F Bidder’s Organization

Page

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

Exhibit G

TRANSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

References

PART 3 – Scope of Work

Scope of Work

PART 4 – Evaluation Selection Process

Evaluation Selection Process

Evaluation Criteria

Page

25-26

Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

•

Introduction and Background

CATS is a public transit authority providing comprehensive transit services throughout the

Greater Baton Rouge metropolitan area, serving East Baton Rouge Parish and connecting

communities. CATS operates fixed-route bus service, paratransit service, and other

specialized transportation programs.

CATS serves a diverse ridership across a broad geographic service area encompassing

urban, suburban, and outlying communities of the Baton Rouge region.

CATS operates a fleet of fixed-route buses of various sizes (32-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot) and

maintains bus shelters throughout its service area.

CATS is committed to maximizing non-fare revenue to supplement operational funding and

improve service quality throughout the region.

B. Goals

Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is soliciting proposals to provide revenue-

generating Bus Advertising Services on the interior (Infotainment System) and exterior of

buses, bus shelters, and benches as well as benches within the CATS service area.

C. Proposal Transmittal and Due Date

Proposers shall submit proposals by the time specified in the Schedule of Events - Timeline

& Due Dates (refer to Exhibit A – page 1). Late proposals will not be accepted under any

circumstances. Failure to meet the opening date and time shall result in proposal rejection.

Late proposal(s) will not be opened and will be rejected and considered non-responsive. The

Proposer(s) will be notified via e-mail and given the opportunity to pick up rejected proposals.

Late proposals not retrieved within four weeks will be destroyed.

D. Proposer Inquiries – Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Proposers may submit written questions at any time up to the deadline date reflected in the

Schedule of Events/Timeline & Due Dates. Any explanations or response desired by a

Proposer regarding the meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be requested in

writing on or prior to the deadline date. Oral explanations, responses or instructions will not

be binding.

Proposer inquiries must be submitted via e-mail only to: catsprocurement@brcats.com –

with a subject line: Q&A Solicitation #2026-TransitAdvertisingServices-002

Responses made by CATS will be in the form of written ADDENDA to the solicitation. Any

addenda issued will be furnished to all Proposers, via email, who have requested to receive

Addenda information within the timeline reflected after the deadline date to receive questions.

This Addendum will also be posted on CATS website at

https://www.brcats.com/page/procurement.

E. Pre-Proposal Conference

No Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled at this time. If one becomes necessary, an

addendum to this RFP will be posted on the CATS website, and sent via email to Proposers

who have requested to receive Addenda information.

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