Description
The City of Asheville is seeking a licensed bus‑transportation provider to rent passenger or activity buses (minimum 44 seats) with drivers for its summer community recreation‑camp programs. The contract is a one‑year base term with two optional one‑year renewals, covering approximately 39 rentals (37 full‑day and 2 half‑day) during the June‑August season. Bidders must meet insurance, E‑Verify, drug‑free workplace, and Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) MWBE outreach requirements, and submit a complete bid form electronically by the deadline.
• Provide 44‑plus‑seat bus with driver for scheduled trips within Buncombe County, Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑6 pm.
• Estimated volume: 37 full‑day rentals and 2 half‑day rentals for the 2026 summer season.
• Contract term: 1 year with up to two optional 1‑year renewals; price may be indexed for renewals.
• Mandatory compliance: licensing, insurance minimums, E‑Verify (≥25 employees), drug‑free certification, and 6.39 % MWBE participation goal.
• Submission: electronic bid form, ABI forms, insurance certificates, and certifications to the project manager by the February 26, 2026 deadline.