Bus Transportation for Intercollegiate Athletics

The State University of New York at Oneonta is requesting bids on bus transportation for intercollegiate athletics during the 2026-2027 academic year under IFB #OAB052626, with sealed proposals due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. SUNY Oneonta intends to award multiple contracts to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidders who meet mandatory qualifications and participate in MWBE goals of 30 percent overall (10 percent minority-owned, 20 percent women-owned) and 6 percent service-disabled veteran-owned.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of bus charter transportation experience with satisfactory performance serving universities, colleges, or similar-sized institutions. Contractors must supply 23-to-30 passenger, 40-to-47 passenger, and/or 55-to-56 passenger coaches manufactured in 2015 or newer, equipped with lavatories, heating and air conditioning, Wi-Fi, video capability, and two-way communication. All trips depart from the Alumni Field House on campus and serve away game destinations plus local trips for meals, practices, and related events.

Compensation is based on per-trip quoted rates from the cost proposal worksheet; contractors assume all trip-related costs including driver hotel accommodations, meals, gratuities, tolls, fuel, repairs, and traffic fines. Bidders must submit two hard copies and one electronic copy of their proposal, with the cost worksheet in a separate sealed envelope. Recent contract awardees include Hale's Bus Garage LLC, Wade Tours Inc., Tri-State Coaches LLC, and Trailways. Contract awards are anticipated in July 2026 with an August 1, 2026 start date and a one-year term. No pre-proposal conference, site visit, or questions period is scheduled.