Men's and Women's Basketball Chartered Bus Transportation

The University of Maryland - Eastern Shore is seeking a subcontractor to provide chartered bus transportation services for its Men's and Women's Basketball teams, covering away games, tournaments, and airport transfers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The service requires the use of 55-passenger motorcoaches capable of accommodating multi-day trips, ensuring reliable, timely, and safe transport for athletes, coaching staff, and support personnel. All transportation must be scheduled to align with the teams’ competitive calendar, including overnight stays and logistical needs during extended travel periods. The contract is posted as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 485510, indicating it falls under passenger transit by bus. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on August 7, 2026. There is no specific set-aside designation, and performance will occur across the indicated travel regions without a fixed primary location. Prospective vendors must demonstrate experience with collegiate athletic travel, compliance with safety standards, and the capacity to handle the volume and timing demands of a full-season schedule. All proposals should address operational readiness, vehicle maintenance protocols, and driver qualifications to meet the university's expectations for reliability and professionalism.