Texas Southern University (TSU) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide campus shuttle bus services through RFP #717-25-715, targeting transportation for students between off-campus residential housing and the university campus. The procurement will cover shuttle services operating from October 17, 2025 to May 15, 2026, with daily service hours from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM, servicing two primary housing locations: Cullen Oaks Apartments (housing 348 students) and The Icon Premium Student Living (housing 712 students). Required vehicles must be ADA compliant, seat a minimum of 23 passengers, 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%). Key proposal deadlines include February 25, 2025 for questions and March 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST for proposal submissions, with an initial one-year contract term and potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement includes a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan with a 21% participation goal, which suggests opportunities for minority and small businesses. Pricing must be comprehensive, covering all aspects including equipment, drivers, services, insurance, and fuel, with no additional fuel surcharges unless pre-approved. Weekend service requirements mandate one bus rotating between facilities with approximately one stop per hour. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the procurement suggests a competitive bidding process open to transportation and shuttle service providers capable of meeting TSU's detailed operational requirements. Proposers must submit all-inclusive pricing that accounts for mileage charges, driver costs, and comprehensive service delivery. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the scale of service (two housing complexes totaling 1,060 students) indicates a substantial contract value for the selected vendor.
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