RFP #2019-002 Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System

RFP #2019-002 Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System until Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 1:30 pm.

General Scope

Metro is soliciting proposals for marketing and creative services to assist with marketing and public education for two initiatives.  In late summer of 2019, Metro plans to increase fares, in conjunction with implementation of a mobile fare payment system.  Subsequent to that, in early 2020, Metro plans to implement a restructuring of fare types and expand automation to include smart card technology.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by registering with the Metro office.  Firms must be registered in order to submit a proposal.  To register, email  lshaw@gpmetro.org or call 207-517-3020.  Receipt of this document directly from Metro indicates registration.  Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than METRO, please contact Metro to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Metro encourages participation by small, women owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses and supports non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employment by its contractors.

Contact Person

Lauren Shaw
Executive Assistant
GP METRO
114 Valley St., Portland, ME 04102
Email: lshaw@gpmetro.org
Phone: (207) 517-3020
Fax: (207)774-6241

Plan Holders List

Pavlov Advertising LLC - Fort Worth, TX
Rinck Advertising - Lewiston, ME
Rumbletree - North Hampton, NH
The Brand Collective - Auburn, ME
Marcom4 - Greenland, NH
Jones Worley - Atlanta, GA
Transit Marketing, LLC - Tucson, AZ
CIG - Evergreen, CO