NIGP 99369: Travel-Out, University/Agency Transportation Fleet Operations

NIGP 99369 Travel-Out, University/Agency Transportation Fleet Operations (Item) encompasses charter bus services that state and local governments procure for student and employee transportation, field trips, athletic events, academic competitions, and special programs. School districts are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting vehicles ranging from mini-buses to full-size 56-passenger coaches with ADA compliance, professional drivers holding current commercial driver licenses with passenger endorsements, and comprehensive liability insurance. The scope includes pricing structures for local, in-state, and out-of-state travel, with separate cost breakdowns by vehicle type, hourly and daily rates, mileage charges, and overnight accommodations. Vendors must meet background-check and drug-screening requirements for drivers and provide current vehicle inspection documentation.

Bibb County Public Schools and Bibb County Schools Procurement Department are the issuing bodies appearing in recent solicitation activity. Geographically, Georgia school districts drive visible recent procurement under this code. Two representative opportunities posted in August 2026 illustrate the market: Bibb County Public Schools issued an RFP (PE61110NONST2027000000112) due September 7, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EST for charter bus services transporting approximately 21,000 students, with pricing submitted via EUNA/BONFIRE and minimum $5 million liability insurance required; Bibb County Schools Procurement Department issued a bid solicitation (27001CHARTERBUSSERVICES) due September 15, 2026 for districtwide charter bus services for the 2026–2027 school year with a one-year renewal option. Both opportunities reflect multi-year contract structures with renewal provisions and sourcing tied to grant and state funding.