Wednesday, May 27, 2009

City Releases Request For Proposal For Bus Benches

The City of Spokane today released a request for proposals (RFP) for bus benches that are safe, comfortable, and placed where riders need them. The RFP seeks private companies willing to purchase or construct, install, and maintain the benches. Proposals are due Monday, June 22.

The successful bidder will receive a 5-year contract to place bus benches in a minimum of 200 locations in the City with the possibility for a 5-year renewal. The RFP allows benches with advertising.

3 comments:

Charles said...

Great, but I will bet they still will not put any benches at the corners where I catch the bus.

SRTC Staff said...

Maybe you should start a campaign to get one at your stop? Is it a well-used stop?

Charles said...

It is usually not a very busy bus stop, but then I am usually there during the evening heading for the downtown library when the bus is not very full also. Also it is not on an arterial so not a good advertising spot.


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