Notice_of_Short_List.pdf
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- Charter Bus Services
- Solicitation number
- 26129-RFP-MST
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- Florida
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This is a Notice of Short List issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Procurement Services Department dated June 29, 2026, regarding solicitation 26129-RFP-MST for Charter Bus Services. The solicitation seeks to pre-qualify multiple vendors to provide charter bus services for in-county and out-of-county travel for students, staff, and extracurricular activities. Approved transportation companies will be placed on a qualified vendor list distributed to all schools and departments to support contracted extracurricular transportation services. Eighteen vendors have been advanced to Phase I meetings after evaluation of all submittals received in response to the solicitation.
Three vendors were deemed non-responsive and did not advance: Citizen Tours LLC and Divine Bus Charter LLC failed to provide proof of ability to do business in Florida, and Luxury Transportation Group did not meet the required three years of experience. The eighteen vendors advancing to Phase I are Academy Bus LLC, BTM Coaches Inc, Dynamic Tours & Transportation, Empire Coach Line Inc, Escot Bus Lines, EZ Bus Tours & Travel, First Class Coach Company Inc, Florida Trails Inc, GoPegasus, Holiday Coach Lines Inc, Jet Set Line Inc, Maze Transportations LLC, Nemo Express Tours LLC, Olympus Limo Inc, Phoenix Bus Inc, Pico Bros Company LLC, Premier Coach Inc, and Russo's Transportation Solutions Inc. Protests must be filed within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or be waived.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice_of_Meeting.pdf | ||
| 26129_Addendum_1.pdf | ||
| 26129_Price_Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 26129-RFP-MST_Charter_Bus_Services.pdf | ||
| CONTRACTING_WITH_ENTITIES_OF_FOREIGN_COUNTRIES_OF_CONCERN_PROHIBITED_AFFIDAVIT.pdf | ||
| STATEMENT_OF_NO_BID.pdf |
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Connect with Us • HillsboroughSchools.org • P.O. Box 3408 • Tampa, FL 33601-3408 • (813) 272-4000 Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center • 901 East Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33602-3507
Superintendent Van Ayres
NOTICE OF SHORT LIST
Date: June 29, 2026
Re: 26129-RFP-MST Charter Bus Services
The Hillsborough County Public Schools (“HCPS”) Procurement Services Department has reviewed and evaluated all submittals received in response to the above-referenced solicitation. It is the intent of HCPS’ Procurement Services Department to advance the following vendors to the Phase I meeting:
• Academy Bus LLC
• BTM Coaches Inc
• Dynamic Tours & Transportation
• Empire Coach Line Inc
• Escot Bus Lines
• EZ Bus Tours & Travel
• First Class Coach Company Inc
• Florida Trails Inc
• GoPegasus
• Holiday Coach Lines Inc
• Jet Set Line Inc
• Maze Transportations LLC
• Nemo Express Tours LLC
• Olympus Limo Inc
• Phoenix Bus Inc
• Pico Bros Company LLC
• Premier Coach Inc
• Russo’s Transportation Solutions Inc
The following vendors did not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation and are therefore deemed non-responsive:
• Citizen Tours LLC – They Did Not Provide Proof Of Being Able To Do Business In Florida
• Divine Bus Charter LLC – They Did Not Provide Proof Of Being Able To Do Business In Florida
• Luxury Transportation Group – Does Not Meet The 3 Years Of Experience
HCPS extends its sincere appreciation to all firms that submitted responses. Procurement Services values vendor participation and encourages continued involvement in future solicitation opportunities.
Any questions regarding this competitive solicitation may be directed to the Procurement Officer via email at rebecca.baez@hcps.net.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Page 2 of 2 Notice of Intended Decision
Sincerely, Rebecca Baez, Procurement Officer Procurement Services
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