Bus Charter Services

Louisville Parks and Recreation has issued a solicitation for bus charter services, seeking bids to establish a price contract that encompasses both local and out-of-town travel. The contract, identified by solicitation number IFB250083, is posted on September 18, 2025, with a response deadline of October 2, 2025. The service scope includes transportation solutions for various events or activities within Kentucky, with an estimated contract value ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The procurement emphasizes compliance with diversity and inclusion policies, requiring bidders to submit detailed Good Faith Efforts documentation demonstrating efforts to meet minority, women, and handicapped business enterprise participation goals. Additionally, vendors must complete comprehensive vendor information forms, providing details about their business ownership, certifications, and race/ethnicity classifications, as part of the qualification process. The bidding process incorporates several certification and policy adherence requirements, including compliance with Louisville Metro’s 'Ban the Box' policy, which restricts inquiries into criminal history during initial employment screening, with specified exceptions. Bidders are also required to submit acknowledgments and preference applications, certifying their adherence to wage standards and local vendor preferences, and to demonstrate their commitment to fair employment practices. The process involves detailed documentation to ensure transparency, equitable opportunity, and adherence to city policies, with submissions facilitated through the Bonfire platform. The overall goal is to secure reliable transportation services while promoting diversity, fairness, and compliance with local ordinances and policies.