Tours Government Bids & RFPs

The bid submission deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 am CST. The trip itself is scheduled from June 1 to June 5, 2026.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette adheres to Net 60 payment terms. All other payment terms must be disclosed with the bid, as stricter payment terms may lead to bid rejection.

The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by UL Lafayette and specified in the solicitation. In such cases, the bidder and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified warranty requirements, and bid prices shall include any premium costs of such coverage.

The intent is to award this bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. UL Lafayette reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest.

Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor. In accordance with Louisiana R. S. 39:1594, the person signing the bid must be a corporate officer, a member of a partnership, or an authorized representative with supporting documentation of authority. Bidders must also submit a certificate of insurance with the bid submission or provide specific policy details.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. Where the university has determined the vendor to be in default, UL Lafayette reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or services covered by the contract on the open market and to surcharge the vendor with costs in excess of the contract price.

It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine the job site, take measurements to his/her own satisfaction and determine conditions under which work is to be done. To visit the job site and for further information, prospective bidders are to contact Lorita Raymond at ****.

Written inquiries must be received in the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids.

The bid closing datetime is April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

The bid notice states that price quoted shall be f. o. b. delivered to the place designated on purchase order. no other terms will be acceptable.

The evaluation criteria state that the award will be to the lowest and best bidder.

Bidders must submit information on the type of bus being quoted on and provided for transporting. Additionally, the contractor shall at their own expense and at all times during the performance of service shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance naming the city as an additional insured.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice states, if a potential bidder does not notify the division of purchases and supplies in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a protest of award.

The bid notice states that the deadline for submissions is May 19th, 2026, 3:00 pm CDT. close date: may 19th 2026, 3: 00 pm cdt

The bid notice requires vendors to submit section 3 requirements for statement of qualifications and execution of offer. section 3 requirements for statement of qualifications. pdf documentation section 3 requirements for statement of qualifications apr 15th 2026, 10: 39 am cdt

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. sample agreement. doc documentation sample agreement apr 15th 2026, 10: 39 am cdt

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid. questions due date: apr 27th 2026, 3: 00 pm cdt

The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value. om cost estimates, phasing, and narrative to advise future decisions concerning the appearance of university of tyler.

The bid notice states that the government travel requirement for ground transportation services is scheduled to occur from 25 April to 02 May 2026.

The bid notice mentions that payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT) is applicable, as indicated by the clause FAR **** 33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.

The bid notice states that the government is seeking a discount from the offerors schedule prices pursuant to FAR **** d.

The bid notice requires that offerors must be registered in ORCA and CCR.