2026 Football Air Charters

The University of Northern Iowa is seeking qualified air‑charter operators to provide round‑trip transportation for its football team to four out‑of‑state opponents during the 2026 season. Suppliers must propose a 150‑180 seat aircraft for each trip, provide detailed aircraft specifications (make, model, owner, capacity, flight time, destination airport, fuel rate), confirm FAA Part 121/135 certification, and submit lump‑sum pricing for each charter. The contract will cover four separate trips (Spokane, WA; Youngstown, OH; Carbondale, IL; Murray, KY) with departure dates from mid‑September through late November 2026. Bids are to be submitted via the UNI‑Bid system by the deadline, and the award will be based on price, capability, and past performance. • Provide 150‑180 passenger aircraft for four round‑trip charter events. • Submit detailed aircraft data and a lump‑sum cost per trip. • Must hold FAA Part 121 or 135 certification and meet insurance requirements. • Deadline for questions 3 Mar 2026; bid submission deadline 10 Mar 2026.