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Long-Distance Charter Bus Transportation Services

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State & Local

Submission Closed03/07/2024, 06:00:00 PM CST

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NAICS: 485510

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Intercollegiate Athletics Transportation

Solicitation # RFP GMU-CM0918-26

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George Mason University

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Charter Bus Transportation (In-County and Out-of-County)This subcontract for Charter Bus Transportation involves providing passenger transport services for prime contractors working on School Board of Pinellas County projects. The scope includes air-conditioned buses manufactured in 2003 or newer, with capacities ranging from 20 to over 56 passengers, to support field trips and athletic events. Services encompass both in-county and out-of-county travel, including multi-night trips. To ensure safety and regulatory compliance, the contractor must provide handicap-accessible vehicles and maintain FMCSA compliance. Additionally, all personnel are required to undergo Level 2 screening to obtain Florida Public Schools Contractor Badges. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 485510 and is managed through the Florida Purchasing agency.

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Commercial Carrier Services

Solicitation # 26-TM-034

The School Board of Pinellas County is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of approved vendors to provide commercial carrier and charter bus services for students, staff, and chaperones. These services will support field trips, athletic activities, and extracurricular events both within and outside of Pinellas County on an as-needed basis. To be eligible, vendors must provide air-conditioned, handicapped-accessible buses that are 2003 models or newer and capable of carrying at least 20 passengers. Prohibited vehicles include mini-vans, passenger vans seating more than nine people, and SUVs with a wheelbase of 110 inches or less. The contract is valued at approximately 2,000,000 dollars. Awarded vendors must adhere to strict safety and regulatory standards, including full compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and School Board Policy 2340. Key requirements include annual DOT vehicle inspections, the completion of a District commercial carrier inspection form, and ensuring all drivers are Level 2 screened with a current Florida Public Schools Contractor Badge. Vendors must maintain comprehensive General Liability, Automotive Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance, naming Pinellas County Schools as an additional insured. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale based on a combination of attributes, with a minimum score of 70 required for award. Submission requirements include a cost proposal for various bus sizes and trip durations, a drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify registration, and a sworn statement regarding public entity crimes.

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Solicitation # UWL-2702

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

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Notice of Exemption - Athletic Charter Bus Services

Solicitation # 2140350

The State University of New York at Fredonia has entered into a one-year contract with D&F Travel to provide athletic charter bus services. This procurement was conducted under a single source exemption granted by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, which allowed the agency to bypass the standard advertising requirements of the New York State Contract Reporter. The services will be performed at the SUNY Fredonia location in Chautauqua, New York. The contract is identified by solicitation number 2140350 and was issued on October 28, 2026. Administrative oversight is managed by Gretchen Fronczak, the Director of Procurement and University Services. While the specific contract value and pricing details were not disclosed in the notice, the agreement is established for a fixed term of one year.

State University of New York (SUNY)

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10 days ago

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AI Contract Overview

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is seeking a subcontractor for Long-Distance Charter Bus Transportation Services under NAICS code 485510. The selected provider will be responsible for the comprehensive transport of DoD personnel, which encompasses route planning, driver assignment, vehicle pre-positioning, and the coordination of rest stops to ensure seamless end-to-end passenger movement. All services must be executed in strict accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance standards, and specific DoD protocols. Interested parties must have submitted their responses by the deadline of March 8, 2024.

General Info

Agency

Iowa Department of Public Defense

NAICS

485510 - Charter Bus Industry

Place of Performance

IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Charter Bus Services

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 1

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Response DeadlineMar 7

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Submission Closed

03/07/2024, 06:00:00 PM CST

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AgencyIowa Department of Public Defense

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Organization / AgencyIowa Department of Public Defense

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Full Description

Provision of full charter bus services for DoD personnel, including route planning, driver assignment, vehicle pre-positioning, rest stops, and end-to-end passenger transport in compliance with FMCSR, CVSA, and DoD protocols.