Opportunity
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Sciquest #RFP-0012050-GGS-2026
University of Michigan ground transportation services
Posted
October 26, 2026
Respond By
November 14, 2026
Identifier
RFP-0012050-GGS-2026
NAICS
485999, 485410
The University of Michigan is seeking suppliers to provide ground transportation for university-related travel across its campuses and affiliated locations. - Government buyer: University of Michigan, Procurement Services; serving the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses, Michigan Medicine, and affiliated locations. - Requested services: - Taxi and local point-to-point transportation. - Managed ride-hail or other on-demand transportation. - Executive vehicle services. - Shuttle services. - Charter bus services, including group travel. - Use cases: Airport transfers, guest travel, class field trips, conferences, student organization travel, and large-group transportation. - Notable requirements: Emphasis on safe, reliable, accessible service; easier booking and billing for departments; transparent, cost-effective pricing, particularly for airport, local, and group travel; and support for University payment methods. - Scope exclusions: Personal or departmental car rentals and pre-planned campus shuttle routes operated by existing University transit providers are excluded. - OEMs and vendors: No transportation vendors or OEMs are named in the opportunity. Potential providers may be selected by service category or other groupings based on best value and operational fit.
Description
The University of Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers for ground transportation across its Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses, Michigan Medicine, and affiliated locations. Services may include point-to-point taxi or ride-hail transportation, executive vehicles, shuttles, and charter buses for purposes such as airport transfers, guest travel, field trips, conferences, and group travel. Personal or departmental car rentals and pre-planned campus shuttle routes operated by existing University transit providers are out of scope. The University expects an agreement for three years, with a mutually agreed option to extend for two additional years, and may award to one or more suppliers.