Campus Shuttle Bus Services

Texas Southern University (TSU) has issued Request for Proposal #717-25-715 for campus shuttle bus services to transport students between off-campus residential housing and the university campus. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide transportation services from October 17, 2025 to May 15, 2026, covering two primary housing locations: Cullen Oaks Apartments (348 students) and The Icon Premium Student Living (712 students). Service hours will operate daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM, with buses departing every 15 minutes during weekdays and rotating approximately hourly on weekends. Required vehicles must be ADA compliant, seat a minimum of 23 passengers, and include GPS tracking systems, proper HVAC, LED route designation signs, and TSU branding. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: Shuttle Bus Specification Sheet (35%), Drivers Qualification and Experience (15%), and Purchase Price/Comprehensive Cost Proposal (50%). Proposals are due by 11:00 AM CST on March 13, 2025, with preliminary questions required by February 25, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with potential for two additional one-year extensions.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a 21% participation goal, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. Pricing must be comprehensive, covering all expenses including equipment, drivers, services, insurance, and fuel. The university will not pay additional fuel surcharges without advance approval. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the service suggests a substantial contract value. Vendors must provide an all-inclusive proposal that details mileage charges, fuel charges, and all driver-related costs. The procurement allows for potential integration with existing campus transportation infrastructure, with a focus on providing efficient, reliable shuttle services that meet the university's student transportation needs. Successful vendors will demonstrate the ability to provide safe, consistent, and punctual transportation services that support the university's operational requirements.