USD Athletics WBB Air Charter Services FY27

The University of South Dakota is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide air charter services for the women's basketball team during the 2026-2027 season. The contract will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The vendor will be responsible for providing aircraft with a minimum seating capacity of 30, as well as accommodations for the team, including non-alcoholic beverages and meal services. The vendor must also have experience in managing athletic group travel and provide references. The evaluation criteria will include seating capacity, cost and accuracy of estimates, experience, responses from references, and preferred credits such as same flight attendants and ability to travel with all equipment. • Key requirements include: • Minimum seating capacity of 30 • Ability to accommodate all equipment and passenger luggage • Non-alcoholic beverages and meal services • Experience in managing athletic group travel • References from previous clients • Ability to provide same flight attendants for all flights • Ability to travel with all equipment