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Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) is seeking charter bus transportation services through a Request for Proposal (RFP #2025-178) to support academic programs, student services, and intercollegiate athletics in Los Angeles County, California. The procurement aims to establish a five-year contract from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2030 with one or more qualified charter bus providers capable of delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation services. Vendors must provide transportation for trips ranging from single-day local excursions to multi-day interstate travel, accommodating group sizes that require 36, 47, and 55-passenger buses. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of experience, a fleet of at least 20 vehicles, California Highway Patrol certification, and compliance with drug and alcohol testing and commercial driver's licensing regulations. Evaluation criteria will assess vendor experience (15%), local representation (10%), pricing (40%), safety record (20%), and proposal quality (15%). The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, with proposals due by June 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm, and an anticipated contract award by July 25, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the vendor packet indicates opportunities for minority-owned, woman-owned, and small businesses to declare their status during the registration process. The college appears open to various business types and does not restrict participation based on enterprise classification. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The transportation services will support approximately 120+ charter bus trips across departments including Athletics, Student Services, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, with destinations spanning California and neighboring states. While exact budget ranges are not specified, the RFP requires comprehensive pricing structures including minimum trip costs, overtime rates, mileage rates, and additional charges. The college seeks vendors demonstrating flexibility in scheduling, competitive pricing, and capacity to accommodate diverse transportation requirements across academic, athletic, and student service programs.