Athletic Air Charter Travel Services

Texas Southern University is soliciting bids for athletic air charter travel services to transport the TSU Football Team to three scheduled away games in El Paso, Texas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Huntsville, Alabama. The procurement is conducted under a best-value standard, where the purchase price and the ability to meet specifications are the primary evaluation factors. Other considerations include the contractor's business stability, past performance, financial resources, and the quality and reliability of the services provided. The contract requires strict adherence to Texas state laws and institutional policies, including compliance with the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program and the submission of Form 1295 for bids exceeding 100,000 dollars. Key contractual obligations include a prohibition on felony convictions for key personnel, compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and adherence to OSHA and electrical safety standards. The university maintains sovereign immunity and requires an irrevocable, royalty-free license to any work product developed under the agreement. Bidders must submit one original proposal, one copy, and a digital version on a flash drive to the TSU Procurement Services office by June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. All bid packages must be clearly marked with the offer number and opening date. Payment is issued within 30 days of receiving an uncontested itemized invoice that includes the university purchase order number. Performance is based on F.O.B. Destination Prepaid and Allowed terms, with the university retaining the right to revoke acceptance if latent defects are discovered.