Charter Bus Transportation Services

The San Antonio Water System is seeking a vendor to provide as-needed charter bus transportation for employee workshops, educator workshops, student field trips, and other agency events under a one-year contract with up to four one-year renewals.

San Antonio Water System > Purchasing Department


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Open (issued)
26-4016
Nov 09, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 19, 2026 02:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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gilberto.reyna@saws.org
+12102333316
2800 Us Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX, USA
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San Antonio Water System, Purchasing Department, 2800 US Highway 281 North, Administration Building, 5th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78212
Description

The San Antonio Water System seeks as-needed charter bus transportation for agency events and programs, including employee orientation workshops, teacher and educator workshops, student field trips, and special events. The contractor must provide 29-passenger minibuses and 55-passenger-or-larger coach buses as requested, with qualified drivers and vehicles meeting the stated safety, communication, climate-control, and accessibility requirements. Larger coaches must have a clean, operational restroom and a kneeling feature or equivalent; wheelchair-accessible transportation must be provided when requested. The contract has a one-year initial term beginning January 1, 2027, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement and a possible month-to-month extension of up to six months. Services are ordered as needed, with at least 24 hours' notice. Bidders must provide at least three recent, relevant project references with contact information. Award is intended for the responsive, responsible bidder offering the overall lowest price. Insurance is required, with detailed coverage requirements in the attached specifications; insurance certificates are required from the apparent successful contractor after selection, not with the bid.

Classification Codes
NAICS485510Charter Bus Industry
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
charter bus transportationmotor coach servicesminibus transportation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 19, 2026 02:00 PM-Bid issue date
Nov 06, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions due
Nov 09, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid submission deadline
Nov 10, 2026 09:00 PM-Virtual bid unsealing (optional)
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Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial/Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess/Umbrella Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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