Description
The University of Michigan’s Wayne State campus seeks a qualified vendor to provide dedicated shuttle transportation for the Mike Ilitch School of Business. The contract covers a primary three‑stop route, operating Monday‑Thursday 8 a.m.‑9 p.m., with a maximum 15‑minute head‑way, requiring ADA‑compliant vehicles and real‑time GPS tracking. The award will be based on best‑value criteria, including cost, experience, and service plan quality.
• Provide shuttle service on a single route with three designated stops, totaling 1,547 service hours per semester.
• Supply at least one ADA‑accessible vehicle (15‑passenger van or 20‑25‑passenger mini‑bus) and one regular 24‑person capacity bus, both late‑model and equipped with branding and GPS.
• Deliver a detailed Service Plan, driver uniforms/IDs, emergency protocols, and weekly rider‑count reporting; maintain insurance minimums (CGL $1 M, Professional Liability $2 M, etc.).
• Contract term is three years (ending May 10 2028) with up‑to‑two optional one‑year extensions; pricing must be firm through May 4 2027, with capped increases for optional years.
• Submission deadline July 29 2026, with pre‑bid meeting on July 15 2026 (optional) and questions due July 20 2026.