Charter Bus Services-SU Men's Basketball School & Charter Bus Requirements, Insurance Requirements

Southern University at Baton Rouge is soliciting bids for charter bus services to transport the Men's Basketball team and support staff for six specific itineraries between December 31, 2026, and March 14, 2027. Destinations include Houston, Texas; Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Itta Bena, Mississippi; Huntsville and Montgomery, Alabama; Grambling, Louisiana; Tallahassee and Daytona, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. All trips will originate and terminate at the Southern University Activity Center in Baton Rouge. The university requires two to three 55-passenger buses that are 2020 models or newer, in excellent operating condition, and equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi, In-Motion Satellite with Direct TV, extra leg room, air conditioning, heat, and clean restrooms. The contractor is responsible for all tolls, parking fees, driver meals, and incidental costs. Bidders must provide a firm fixed price per day for extra drivers if required and maintain one million dollars in general liability insurance. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana and requires compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, and various civil rights and non-discrimination mandates. Southern University reserves the right to award the contract in its entirety, partially, or on a per-trip basis. Submissions must be made using university standard forms in a sealed envelope, including a W9 and signature authority documentation. Payment terms are net 30, and the university may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for cause if the contractor fails to meet specifications or cannot provide replacement buses during a breakdown.