About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority located in Kentucky requires a vendor to provide charter bus services for baseball team travel. The contracted work will take place onsite in Kentucky. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The buyer is currently seeking proposals, but the text does not detail specific submission deadlines, evaluation criteria, contract terms, or budget limits.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Western Kentucky University
- Solicitation No.
- WKU-10477
Scope of work
- Provide 56-passenger charter bus services (2021 or newer models) for 15 scheduled baseball team travel trips
- Supply a single lead bus driver for all trips
- Provide dead-head travel and gear transport for specified trips
- Provide airport transfers to and from Nashville Airport (BNA)
- Include preferred amenities such as WiFi, DVD, satellite TV, and power outlets
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Best value | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Bus models must be 2021 or newer, 56-passenger capacity
- Duly registered with the Kentucky Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales and use tax
- Provide the same lead bus driver for all trips
- Submit final determinations of any violations of KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341 and 342 occurring in the previous 5 years
Documents to include with your response
- Signed and dated original proposal form
- Documentation for each bus (make, model, year, and VIN number)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Authentication of Bid and Statement of Non-Collusion and Non-Conflict of Interest
- Sworn Statement of Compliance with Campaign Finance Laws
- Contractor Report of Prior Violations of KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341 & 342
Key dates
- Proposals due
- November 10th, 2026; 3:30 PM
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed physical original copy
- Instructions
- Return original copy of proposal to Western Kentucky University Procurement Services.
Contract details
- Term
- Six months from award of contract or date the last trip is taken
- Place of performance
- Western Kentucky University (Nick Denes Field) and various trip destinations in AL, OH, TN, TX, IL, VA, GA, IN, and FL.
- Insurance and bonding
- Minimum liability insurance coverage of $5,000,000 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage.