South Dakota Universities and Special Schools Ionwave #USD Men's BB Charter Flight RFP 2.0 Addendum 1

University of South Dakota seeks men’s basketball team charter flights

The University of South Dakota is seeking team air-charter services for its men’s basketball program during the 2026–27 season. - Government buyer: University of South Dakota, USD Athletics, Purchasing Office; the notice identifies Raleigh Tiahrt as the contact. - Requested service: Up to five one-way charter flights, with the listed route options below. No charter operator or aircraft manufacturer is named. - Missoula, MT (MSO) to Yankton, SD (YKN): 1 flight option. - Sioux City, IA (SUX) to Tulsa International, OK (TUL): 1 flight option. - Sioux City, IA (SUX) to Tulsa Riverside, OK (RVS): 1 alternative destination option. - Grand Forks, ND (GFK) to Yankton Municipal, SD (YKN): 1 flight option. The attachment heading says Sioux Falls, but the listed airport code and airport name indicate Yankton. - Aircraft and onboard requirements: At least 30 seats, sufficient space for the team’s baggage and basketball equipment, documented aircraft availability, and disclosure of aircraft type, FAA certification, and seating configuration. Proposals should include one to two attendants and non-alcoholic beverages, including Pepsi products, Gatorade, bottled water, and fruit juice. - Pricing and other notable requirements: Provide itemized trip pricing covering fuel, taxes, fees, attendants, and ground handling; explain any fuel adjustment and payment terms. Carrier payments are to be held in escrow until the trip is complete, and advance fuel-surcharge payments are not accepted. Aviation liability coverage must be at least $500 million per occurrence. The buyer also requests schedule flexibility, a contingency plan, and preferably the same attendants across flights.

Description

The University of South Dakota is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide air charter services for the 2026–27 men's basketball season, for up to five one-way trips. Aircraft must accommodate at least 30 passengers as well as the team’s baggage and equipment; proposals are requested for the listed routes and dates. Pricing should include applicable fees and taxes, and vendors must provide aircraft availability verification and details about fuel costs, service, and scheduling flexibility. The notice says the addendum adds two additional flights.

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