Bus Transportation for Intercollegiate Athletics at SUNY Plattsburgh IFB

The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is soliciting sealed bids for IFB 26JB0908-C000972 to secure a single, reliable bus transportation provider for its intercollegiate athletics program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The contract term runs from October 15, 2026, through June 29, 2027. The selected contractor will be responsible for transporting student-athletes, coaches, and personnel from campus locations, such as the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House or Memorial Hall, to various destinations and back, including local trips for meals and practices. Required vehicles must be 36 or 54-passenger over-the-road coaches featuring high-back recliner seats, aisle-side armrests, and ample luggage and equipment storage. Bidders must demonstrate a five-year record of satisfactory performance with educational communities of similar size and maintain a NYS DOT BUSNET score of at least 90 percent for 2023 through 2025. Compliance with New York State Article 19-A Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law is mandatory for all drivers. Insurance requirements include a combined single limit of at least 5 million dollars for bodily injury and property damage from carriers rated A- or better by A.M. Best. The procurement includes specific socioeconomic goals, with 15 percent for Minority Business Enterprises, 15 percent for Women Business Enterprises, and 2 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. All bids must be submitted in sealed hard copy to the Director of Procurement Services by 3:30 PM local time on Friday, October 2, 2026. Pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract with no escalation permitted, and subcontracting is strictly prohibited. Bidders are required to submit several certifications, including Non-Collusive Bidding, Procurement Lobbying, and EO 177 certifications. Invoices are to be submitted to the SUNY Plattsburgh Accounts Payable Office and will be processed upon approval by the Intercollegiate Athletics designee.