Notice of Intent to Direct Award - CoA - Transit Shelter Advertising – Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP
Solicitation number BCNOI_1220-2026-4143
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/05/29 17:00 EDT
Description
Notice of Intent to Award a Contract
Notice is hereby given that the City of Abbotsford (the “City”) is contemplating making a direct award of a contract to Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP (the “Service Provider”’ the “Supplier”, etc.) for the following:City of Abbotsford – Transit Shelter AdvertisingThe contract extension will be for up to 12 months from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
Background
The City of Abbotsford has an existing agreement with Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP for the provision of Transit Shelter Advertising. The current agreement is expiring on July 31, 2026, with no option years remaining.
Scope of Services or Specifications
The existing scope of work under the current Transit Shelter License with Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP will continue for up to one (1) year, or until such time as the City formally terminates the agreement or transitions to a new vendor, whichever occurs first.
During this period, Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP will continue to:Operate, maintain, and clean existing transit shelters Provide repairs, safety responses, graffiti removal, and routine inspections Manage advertising panels in accordance with the existing license terms Maintain accessibility features and shelter condition standardsRationale for Contemplating a Direct Award
The City is contemplating a direct award with Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP for the following reasons:To ensure continuity of Transit Shelter License and ensure uninterrupted public service, safety, and maintenance of transit shelters. Engaging an alternate supplier at this time would introduce technical and operational risks which cannot be completed within the required timelines without jeopardizing service continuity. The direct award is intended as an interim measure to maintain continuity of these services while the City undertakes a competitive procurement process for future requirements in Q3 of 2026.Contract Value:
Not Applicable. No City capital or operating funds are used; the City receives monthly license revenue.
Submission of Objection Notice
Any Respondents that still wish to object to this decision they should email their objection to the attention of Sailesh Kapadia, Buyer III, Procurement Services at https://abbotsford.bidsandtenders.ca by May 29, 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time.
Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.
Respondents objecting must outline specific reasons for their objection in their email as well as demonstrate their ability to perform the contemplated work and/or services and show availability and resources. The Respondent’s ability to provide goods and services of the same or better quality and price within the required period will be the key criteria used in the consideration of any Respondent’s objections.
Contract duration
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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City of Abbotsford
- Email
- purchasing@abbotsford.ca
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