Chartered Bus Services

St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) is seeking charter bus services for transportation of athletic teams and college-sponsored groups throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 681fbcb0fd5c84d3880c960c, requires vendors to provide mid-size (25-30 passenger) and full-size motor coaches capable of supporting various collegiate travel needs. Key service requirements include flexibility for trips involving overnight stays and potential meal stops, with vehicle selection determined by group size and specific travel requirements. The contract posting was made on May 8, 2025, with proposal submissions due by May 30, 2025. Interested vendors must be prepared to offer vehicles with appropriate amenities and demonstrate capability to support diverse transportation scenarios for the college's athletic and sponsored group travel needs.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, potential respondents should be established charter bus service providers with demonstrated experience in collegiate transportation. The contract appears to be open to qualified transportation vendors who can meet SMCM's specific mid-size and full-size motor coach requirements. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, the opportunity suggests a need for comprehensive transportation services across the Mid-Atlantic region. Vendors should be prepared to provide well-maintained, reliable vehicles with professional drivers capable of supporting team and group travel logistics. The geographic focus is St. Mary's County, Maryland, with potential routes extending throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, indicating a potentially significant transportation service contract for the selected vendor.