# Nevada Ionwave #5588-SS

UNLV solicitation for on-demand charter bus services

**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 5588-SS
**NAICS:** 485510

UNLV is seeking on-demand charter bus transportation for university activities through IFB 5588-SS.
- **Government buyer:** Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Department of Purchasing and Contracts; the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education is also identified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No vehicle manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named in the available materials. UNLV may make multiple awards, and other NSHE entities may use awarded contracts as needed.
- **Requested services:** Charter transportation for events, field trips, athletic travel, and recruiting, arranged as needed. No fixed trip or vehicle quantities, part numbers, or pricing are provided.
  - Provide 47–56 passenger coaches and 24–36 passenger mini coaches, or similar alternatives.
  - Vehicles must generally be 10 years old or newer and meet specified safety, maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, and onboard-equipment requirements.
  - Required contractor capabilities include qualified and properly licensed drivers, at least five years of charter service experience, a satisfactory DOT rating, 24/7 dispatch, trip coordination, emergency response, and backup or replacement vehicles and on-road service.
  - Coaches require features including reclining seats, restroom, luggage storage, heating and air conditioning, audiovisual equipment, public-address system, fire extinguisher, and first-aid kit. Mini coaches require luggage storage, heating and air conditioning, audiovisual equipment, public-address system, and first-aid kit.
- **Contract term:** One-year initial term, with up to four additional one-year renewal terms at UNLV’s option and a possible extension of up to 90 days.

### Description

The Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), is requesting bids for charter bus services. Detailed submission requirements and the scope of work are provided in the attached IFB document. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM), and questions about the solicitation must be submitted through NGEM by the stated cutoff. The sample contract specifies an initial one-year term, with up to four additional one-year renewal terms at UNLV’s option.

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