UWSP Bussing Services

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) is seeking motor coach and school bus services for multiple campus locations, including sites in Amherst, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Tomahawk, and Wausau. The procurement encompasses comprehensive transportation services for athletic teams, classes, and special activities, with requirements for both intra-state and inter-state travel. Specific transportation needs include travel to and from auxiliary campus locations such as Treehaven, Schmeeckle, and Central Wisconsin Environmental Station. The solicitation is being conducted through the ShopUW+ Platform, with bid event number 2024-STPALL-00364-RFB. Potential vendors must submit their responses online through the designated platform by July 25, 2023. A mandatory question and answer period is scheduled for July 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST, during which vendors can submit inquiries via the ShopUW+ platform or by emailing Kathy Heck at purchasing@uwsp.edu.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities for managing complex, multi-location transportation services. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified transportation providers with sufficient fleet capacity and experience in supporting educational institutional travel needs. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges are provided in the current documentation. Interested vendors will need to access the full solicitation details through the ShopUW+ Platform to understand complete qualification requirements, potential contract value, and specific evaluation criteria. The procurement spans multiple Wisconsin locations, suggesting a potential need for comprehensive regional transportation capabilities with flexibility for varied institutional travel requirements.