RFI-2021-CMBD-086:General Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities

Summary

Metrolinx (GO Transit, UP Express, PRESTO) seeks expressions of interest from corporate partners and sponsors for services, programs and amenities integrated across its Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area transit network and station properties in Ontario.

From the notice

Expression of Interest Expression of Interest No. RFI-2021-CMBD-086 Metrolinx is accepting Expression of Interest (EOI) for General Partnership And Sponsorship Opportunities. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario, overseeing GO Transit, PRESTO, and UP Express. Metrolinx’ s GO Transit service serves a population of more than 7 million people throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTHA). Metrolinx owns approximately 300 kilometres of rail corridor spanning across the GTHA, as well as over 70 plus GO Train Station properties. Metrolinx is one of the largest concentrations of infrastructure projects in North America. By 2041, more than 10 million people will live in our region. We’re connecting communities and are working towards delivering an integrated, regional transportation system with a mix of buses, streetcars, light rail, heavy rail and subways that will serve the needs of residents and businesses for years to come and are better for the environment. Metrolinx is proactively seeking partners and/or corporate sponsors in a variety of different categories, and for various services, programs and amenities for GO Transit, UP Express, and PRESTO. Metrolinx considers the following principles when negotiating and evaluating strategic partnerships and sponsorships: • Alignment with Metrolinx’s strategic objectives; • Increases revenue, ridership, and/or enhances customer experience; • Reduces Metrolinx costs; and • Strengthens the reputation of Metrolinx and its sub-brands. We are committed to working together to create a partnership that will meet shared objectives, increase market share for our partners and provide a positive customer experience. Partnering with Metrolinx will showcase your brand and connect your business to the 275,000 daily riders while integrating your product or service into the transit journey. Proposal Documents are available online at www.merx.com/metrolinx, Solicitation No RFI-2021-CMBD-086. Proponents are urged to select automatic notification of addenda issuance when registering on MERX. It is the Proponent’s responsibility to ensure receipt of copies of all addenda issued. Information concerning the number of addenda issued and the date of issue of the most recent addendum can be found at www.merx.com. Interested parties may request a meeting to discuss partnership opportunities by contacting Rick Radovski, Director, Non-Fare Sales at rick.radovski@metrolinx.com. Delete this paragraph if not required Metrolinx reserves the right to reject any or all Submissions at its sole discretion.

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