Athletic Air Charter Travel Services

The Harris County Department of Education in Houston, Texas is seeking a qualified vendor to provide roundtrip athletic air charter travel services. The agency needs to transport approximately one hundred passengers, including student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, trainers, equipment personnel, and authorized travelers. The selected aircraft must be capable of accommodating all passengers, luggage, football equipment, medical supplies, and related team gear. The agency requires the charter provider to align all departure and arrival schedules with the specific travel itinerary and game schedules of the athletics department. The charter provider must possess all required certifications, licenses, and approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration and other applicable regulatory agencies. The agency also mandates that all aircraft meet federal safety standards, maintenance requirements, and operational regulations. Only organizations based onshore in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The performance of the requested charter services will take place offsite. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this procurement no later than June 4, 2026. The agency is looking for proposal submissions to determine the budget and pricing structure for these services. Bidders may submit their responses digitally via email or through the online portal. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the criteria outlined in the solicitation documents.