# University of South Carolina Supplier systems #270073-01

System-wide charter coach transportation services for the University of South Carolina

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 270073-01
**NAICS:** 485510

The University of South Carolina is seeking qualified contractors to provide charter coach transportation across its campuses.
- Buyer: University of South Carolina, USC Purchasing Department.
- Scope: System-wide charter transportation, arranged through trip-specific purchase orders and contractor quotes; trip volumes are not specified.
- OEMs and vendors: No bus manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.
- Service requirements: Buses must have heating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and interior and exterior storage. Contractors must hold FMCSA for-hire passenger authority, maintain a satisfactory safety rating, and provide qualified, vetted drivers.
- Operational requirements: Buses must arrive at campus at least one hour before departure. Emergency replacement transportation must be available within 60 minutes. Trip pricing must be itemized.
- Maximum rates: $2,000 per bus/day for trips up to 250 miles; $2,350 per bus/day for trips up to 500 miles; $5.68 per mile over 500 miles/day; $450 per relay driver; and $4.50 per deadhead mile.
- Term: Estimated five-year contract period, with an initial one-year term and up to four one-year renewal options.

### Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking multiple sources for charter coach transportation services for its campuses system-wide. Contractors must have Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) authority to provide for-hire passenger transportation. Contractors must provide proof of liability and/or cargo insurance. The solicitation is a fixed-price bid, and offers are due December 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

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