Charter Motor Coach and School Bus Services

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is seeking charter motor coach and school bus transportation for campus-related trips, including athletic, class, and special-activity travel, under a contract with an initial term and four one-year renewals.

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse > Business Services – Procurement


General
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2027-UWLAC-01508-RFB
Dec 04, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 05:00 PM
9 months base + 4 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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vholl@uwlax.edu
1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI, USA
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Description

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse seeks vendors to provide motor coach and school bus transportation for campus-related trips, including athletics, classes, and special activities. Trips may involve intrastate and interstate travel, extended stays, layovers, and multiple buses operating simultaneously. Vendors must provide buses, drivers, fuel, maintenance, and related materials; maintain sufficient fleet capacity; and meet specified vehicle age, safety, accessibility, equipment, driver-qualification, and licensing requirements. Motor coaches must provide operational Wi-Fi and electrical outlets at no additional cost. The University does not guarantee a minimum number of trips or spending. Bidders must submit pricing for school bus, local coach, and multiple-day coach services, including applicable mileage, hourly, minimum, and additional charges. The response must include the completed rate sheet and cost-comparison sheet, a fleet listing, a preventative-maintenance description, a technical proposal, and the required vendor information and reference details. The contract is intended to begin October 17, 2027, and run through June 30, 2028, with four additional one-year renewal terms. A minimum annual athletic sponsorship payment of $15,000 is also required under the contract terms.

Classification Codes
NAICS485510Charter Bus Industry
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
charter bus transportationmotor coach transportationschool bus transportation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 30, 2026-RFB Issued
Nov 13, 2026 10:00 PM-Vendor Questions Due
Nov 20, 2026-University Responses to Questions Due
Dec 04, 2026 08:00 PM-Bids Due
Dec 04, 2026 09:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 255 127 317 690 419 5; passcode: 2er7tS3V
Dec 11, 2026-Anticipated Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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