Bus Transportation for Intercollegiate Athletics 2027 Spring Semester

The State University of New York at Oneonta is soliciting bids to secure safe, reliable, and comfortable bus transportation for student-athletes, coaches, and staff during the Spring 2027 Semester. The university intends to award multiple contracts to the lowest bidders who meet minimum qualifications. Services include transporting personnel from the Alumni Field House to various destinations, such as SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College, with a requirement that contractors provide an alternate bus within two hours of any breakdown. Bidders must possess necessary New York State Department of Transportation permits and comply with Article 19-A of the NYS Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law; any vendor with an Unsatisfactory rating from the US DOT SAFER website will be disqualified. Proposals must be submitted in sealed packages by 3:00 PM ET on December 7, 2026, with the cost proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Pricing is based on a per-trip fee that must be inclusive of all business costs, including driver hotels, meals, and fuel. Penalties apply for missing amenities, specifically a $375 reduction for lack of on-board restrooms and a $125 reduction for lack of Wi-Fi. The solicitation emphasizes diversity, setting a 30% overall goal for MWBE participation (10% MBE and 20% WBE) and requiring SDVOB utilization plans. Payment is processed electronically through the Office of the State Comptroller, and contracts exceeding $25,000 must include SUNY Affirmative Action Clauses.