IFB-2473- Provide Spring 2026 Semester Charter Bus Transportation for FMU Athletics- Statement of Intent to Award

Francis Marion University awarded a multi‑vendor charter‑bus contract to transport its athletic teams during the Spring 2026 semester. Five vendors were each assigned specific numbered trips, with a total evaluated contract value of $112,293. The award was announced via a Statement of Intent to Award on 25 September 2025, with the contract becoming effective on 13 October 2025. Vendors must wait for a formal purchase order before commencing services, and any protests must be filed within the statutory timeframes. • Scope: Charter‑bus transportation for all FMU athletic events in Spring 2026 (specific trip numbers allocated per vendor). • Awarded Vendors: Carolina Limousine & CLC Worldwide, Majestic Tours, Coastal Motor Coach, Lowcountry Valet Worldwide, Executive Luxury Coaches. • Financials: Evaluated amounts total $112,293; each vendor’s portion is listed in the award table. • Procurement: Full and open competition (IFB) with standard protest procedures; no set‑aside designations noted.