Tour Operator Government Bids & RFPs

The response deadline for proposals is June 30, 2031, at 02:00 PM CT.

The contract will be awarded to the respondents whose submittal is most advantageous to the district, considering the relative importance of price and the other evaluation criteria included in the solicitation. Award will not necessarily be made to the respondent submitting the lowest priced offer. Solicitations will be evaluated/awarded using the best value method as defined in Texas Education Code ****.

Vendors must be qualified and accredited travel agencies. Specific documentation regarding driver qualifications, criminal history record information, and compliance with Texas Education Code Chapter 22 (SB 9) is required for contractor personnel and charter transportation companies.

The questions deadline is May 1, 2031, at 02:00 PM CT.

The bid submission deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Bids must be received electronically at ullafayettebids@louisiana. edu.

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

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.

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.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. UL Lafayette reserves the right to purchase goods or services on the open market and surcharge the vendor with excess costs.

It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine the jobsite, take measurements to their own satisfaction and determine conditions under which work is to be done. To visit the jobsite 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 notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but the trip is scheduled for June 8-11, 2026.

The bid notice mentions discounts for prompt payment, with options for 10, 20, or 30 calendar days. Specific payment terms are detailed in the Discount for prompt payment clause.

The bid notice states that award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

To be eligible for award, offerors must have the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and possess the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance. Offerors must currently be in the group tour business.

The bid notice mentions that improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences and that the state may terminate the contract for default if the offeror knowingly or in bad faith renders an erroneous certification.

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

The bid notice does not require sample submissions.

The bid notice mentions that a written notice of intent to protest must be timely filed pursuant to section ****.

The bid due date is April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT. The project duration is one year, with a start delivery date in June 2026.

The type of award is lump sum.

The San Mateo County Community College District is seeking a qualified and experienced tour operator partner.

Liquidated damages are mentioned, but specific details are not provided in the excerpt.

The bid does not require sample submission.

The QA deadline is April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT.

The bid notice states that electronic proposals must be received no later than 12:00 p. m. Pacific Time on June 25, 2026, in the format outlined in the proposal instructions, to be evaluated for award of the new concession contract.

The bid notice states that the NPS will host a site visit for entities interested in bidding on the opportunity on April 2, 2026, and attendance is encouraged but not required to submit a proposal.