Recycling Sponsorship & Management Services RE-SOLICITATION

The City of Cincinnati is re‑soliciting a comprehensive sponsorship planning and management contract for its municipal recycling program. The contractor will be responsible for developing sponsorship packages, selling and recruiting sponsors, designing and producing branded assets for recycling carts, bins and drop‑off sites, installing and maintaining those assets, managing the sponsorship program’s data, reporting revenue and community‑engagement metrics, and ensuring compliance with privacy, living‑wage, and EEO requirements. The contract runs for an initial three‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions and mandates at least 60 % in‑house performance with specific MBE/WBE subcontracting goals (3 % MBE, 4 % WBE). The solicitation is open through October 21, 2026 via the city’s Bonfire portal. • Deliver a full sponsorship strategy covering sales, branding, installation, and community outreach for ~100 k recycling carts, 400 corner cans, and 20 drop‑off locations. • Provide ongoing program management, asset tracking, reporting, and data‑privacy controls throughout the contract period. • Meet mandatory subcontracting inclusion goals and maintain living‑wage and insurance standards.