NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is accepting proposals from qualified businesses for Corporate Sponsorships Program Development (RFP# 25-040). Submissions will be received through COTA’s online Procurement and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Management System portal at https://cota.dbesystem.com until 2:00 p.m. on October 20, 2025. Prospective vendors are encouraged to visit the portal to download the specifications/scope of work for this opportunity and register for notification of future solicitations. COTA vendors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.  COTA hereby notifies all Proposers that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation. No business will be subject to discrimination based on race, color, sex, physical handicap, religion, or national origin when considering an award of contract. The Central Ohio Transit Authority reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. Joshua A. Traenkle Director, Supply Management Purchasing@cota.com