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Charter Buses  RFP# 07-09-061-2

Questions regarding this Bid should be directed to Darlene Humphries, ext 6336 

 
Central West Of Texas - Vendor # 13405              

3426 W Gilbert Rd.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Phone: 972- 399-1059
Fax: 972-986-7262

Bid Details:
The following information must be included in the Y screen;

  RFP# 07-09-061-2
  DOT #:
0472933
  Date(s) of Trip
  Destination of Trip
  If out of state, Date of Board of Approval and Agenda Item #
  Name of Group
  Number of Buses
  Capacity of Bus
  Approximate Number of Passengers
  Number of Sponsors
  Trip Details: (ie pick up time and location; drop off time, location, etc...)

 

  Central West of Texas, Inc
Bus Capacity 32
Passenger
46/47 Passenger 50
Passenger
56
Passenger
Location & Amount of Storage Rear
270 cu ft
Underneath
270 cu ft
Underneath
378 cu ft
Underneath
448 cu ft
Daily Rate $660.00 $780.00 $845.00 $931.00
$938.00 ADA
Minimum Rate Charged ($/hr) $300.00 $355.00 $418.00 $451.00
$452.00 ADA
Charge for Add'l Hours over Minimum Rate $60.00 $70.00 $73.00 $80.00
81.00 ADA
Mileage Rate $2.69/mi $3.05/mi $3.16/mi $3.22/mi
Deadhead Mileage Rate $1.32/mi $1.90/mi $1.95/mi $2.00/mi
Safety Organizations/Training UMA, IMG
International Motorcoach Group, Inc Driver Training Program
Company Accepts 5-day Reservation Cancellation Notice? YES
Company Uses Subcontractors of Equal Quality, Service & Equipment? YES
Company Honors Contract Pricing when Using Subcontractors? YES
(as best we can)
USDOT#/
Safety Rating
472933
Satisfactory
References Provided? YES
Insurance Certificate Provided? YES
$5,000,000 combined single limit
Accommodations for Wheelchair Accessible Needs? 2 ea 56-passenger wheelchair accessible motorcoaches
Additionally Information Daily Rate refers to out of town trips; priced at 5 hr minimum plus 8 additional hours
No minimum notice required to charter a bus.

Many cities have enacted ordinances making bus idling a finable offense.
Please verify with your chosen carrier that they are able to meet your needs in this area.
 

EPCNT Participation YES
 
Coach America  - Vendor # 41176       

710 E. Davis
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Phone: (214) 988-3003
Bid Details: The following information must be included in the Y screen;
 
 RFP#
07-09-061-2
 DOT#: 1167678
 Date(s) of Trip
 Destination of Trip
 If out of state, Date of Board of Approval and Agenda Item #
 Name of Group
 Number of Buses
 Capacity of Bus
 Approximate Number of Passengers
 Number of Sponsors
 Trip Details: (ie pick up time and location; drop off time, location, etc...)
 

  Coach America
Bus Capacity 47
Passenger
55
Passenger
Location & Amount of Storage Under/
Overhead
Under/
Overhead
Daily Rate Sa-Th: $900
F-Sa: $950
Sa-Th: $900
F-Sa: $950
  
Minimum Rate Charged ($/hr) Sa-Th: $320/5HRs
F-Sa: $350/5HRs
Sa-Th: $320/5HRs
F-Sa: $350/5HRs
Charge for Add'l Hours over Minimum Rate Sa-Th: $80/HR
F-Sa: $85/HR
Sa-Th: $80/HR
F-Sa: $85/HR
Mileage Rate Sa-Th: $2.95/MI
F-Sa: $3.20/MI
Sa-Th: $2.95/MI
F-Sa: $3.20/MI
Deadhead Mileage Rate Sa-Th: $1.70/MI
F-Sa: $1.90/MI
Sa-Th: $1.70/MI
F-Sa: $1.90/MI
Safety Organizations/Training BISC, NATMI, CVSA, DFWCSP
USDOT Federal Motor Carriers Safety Training: MC-463270-C, MC-463270P
Company Accepts 5-day Reservation Cancellation Notice? YES
Company Uses Subcontractors of Equal Quality, Service & Equipment? YES
Company Honors Contract Pricing when Using Subcontractors? YES
USDOT#/
Safety Rating
1167678
Satisfactory
References Provided? YES
Insurance Certificate Provided? YES
$5,000,000 combined single limit
Accommodations for Wheelchair Accessible Needs? 7 coaches w/ADA
48 hr notice required for reservation
Additional Information Minimum 2 hr notice required to charter a bus.

Many cities have enacted ordinances making bus idling a finable offense.
Please verify with your chosen carrier that they are able to meet your needs in this area.

EPCNT Participation YES
 
Cowtown  Charters - Vendor # 17848        

5504 Forest Hill Dr
Ft. Worth, TX 76119

Phone: (817) 531-3287
FAX:     (817) 534-9287

Bid Details: The following information must be included in the Y screen;

 RFP# 07-09-061-2
 DOT#: 396108
 Date(s) of Trip
 Destination of Trip
 If out of state, Date of Board of Approval and Agenda Item #
 Name of Group
 Number of Buses
 Capacity of Bus
 Approximate Number of Passengers
 Number of Sponsors
 Trip Details: (ie pick up time and location; drop off time, location, etc...)
 

  Cowtown Charters
Bus Capacity 36
Passenger
43
Passenger
47
Passenger
52
Passenger
56
Passenger
57
Passenger
(C2045 Model)
57
Passenger
(T2145 Model)
Location & Amount of Storage N/A N/A Overhead/
Underneath
300 cu ft
Overhead/
Underneath
430 cu ft
Overhead/
Underneath
445 cu ft
Overhead/
Underneath
411 cu ft
Overhead/
Underneath
440 cu ft
Daily Rate $745.00 N/A
(local use only)
$715.00 $775.00 $930.00 $930.00 $817.00
Minimum Rate Charged ($/hr) $350.00/5 hrs $250.00/3 hrs $350.00/5 hrs $375.00/5 hrs $440.00/5 hrs $440.00/5 hrs $384.75/5 hrs
Charge for Add'l Hours over Minimum Rate $65.00/hr $45.00/hr $60.00/hr $75.00/hr $85.00/hr $85.00/hr $66.50/hr
Mileage Rate $2.59/mi N/A $2.40/mi $2.68/mi $2.98/mi $2.98/mi $2.74/mi
Deadhead Mileage Rate $1.65/mi N/A $1.80/mi $1.88/mi $1.98/mi $1.98/mi $1.55/mi
Safety Organizations/Training safersys.org, Calypso, UMA
First Aid/CPR, biohazard, fire hazard trained
Company Accepts 5-day Reservation Cancellation Notice? YES
Company Uses Subcontractors of Equal Quality, Service & Equipment? YES
Company Honors Contract Pricing when Using Subcontractors? If Applicable
USDOT#/
Safety Rating
396108
Satisfactory
References Provided? YES
Insurance Certificate Provided? YES
$5,000,000 combined single limit
Accommodations for Wheelchair Accessible Needs? As available
Additional Information Local charters = minimum + additional hours if applicable = total + fuel surcharge if applicable.
Road trips are figured on the greater of miles or day rates plus fuel surcharge when applicable.
On road trips, drivers' rooms are to be paid/provided by group (Please note:  in most circumstances hotels will "comp" drivers' hotel rooms).
Fuel surcharge:  For each $.09 increase in basic rack bulk rate that is completed each Thursday, there will be a 1% increase in base price.  The base price to start this process is $0.84.  The increase will not take effect until bulk price reaches $1.02.  For each $0.09 increase above $1.02 there will be a 1% increase.
Minimum 3 hr notice required to charter a bus.

Many cities have enacted ordinances making bus idling a finable offense.
Please verify with your chosen carrier that they are able to meet your needs in this area.
EPCNT Participation YES
 
Eagle Tours - Vendor#: 23733  

1634 E. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75060

Phone: (972) 721-0545
Fax:      
(972) 579-1361

Bid Details: The following information must be included in the Y screen;

RFP#
07-09-061-2
DOT #: 194430
Date(s) of Trip
Destination of Trip
If out of state, Date of Board of Approval and Agenda Item #
Name of Group
Number of Buses
Capacity of Bus
Approximate Number of Passengers
Number of Sponsors
Trip Details: (ie pick up time and location; drop off time, location, etc...)

Please contact Darlene Humphries at 972-968-6336 in the Purchasing Dept before booking with this vendor.
  Eagle Tours, Inc
Bus Capacity 36
Passenger
45
Passenger
49
Passenger
52
Passenger
55/56
Passenger
Location & Amount of Storage Underfloor
278 cu ft
N/A Underfloor
285 cu ft
Underfloor
242 cu ft
Underfloor
430 cu ft
Daily Rate $756.00 N/A $825.00 $835.00 $935.00
Minimum Rate Charged ($/hr) $378.00/5 hrs $250.00/3 hrs $410.00/5 hrs $420.00/5 hrs $470.00/5 hrs
Charge for Add'l Hours over Minimum Rate $67.00/hr N/A $71.00/hr $73.00/hr $77.00/hr
Mileage Rate $2.67/mi N/A $2.75/mi $2.78/mi $3.15/mi
Deadhead Mileage Rate $1.65/mi N/A $1.65/mi $1.65/mi $1.65/mi
Safety Organizations/Training NSA, TSA, BISC
Operators are not trained in First Aid/CPR.  They are trained in recognition of fire hazards and the use of fire extinguishers.
Company Accepts 5-day Reservation Cancellation Notice? YES
Company Uses Subcontractors of Equal Quality, Service & Equipment? YES
Company Honors Contract Pricing when Using Subcontractors? YES
USDOT#/
Safety Rating
194430
Satisfactory
References Provided? YES
Insurance Certificate Provided? YES
$5,000,000 combined single limit
Accommodations for Wheelchair Accessible Needs? One ADA approved wheelchair-lift equipped bus.  Please notify of need for this accommodation ASAP so that this bus may be scheduled.
Additional Information Prices based on hrs or miles, whichever is greater.  10% fuel surcharge applies to all hourly and mileage charges.  No penalty for cancellation if done prior to 24 hrs of charter start.  Cancellations within 24 hrs will bill only reasonable costs if any incurred.  If the driver is sent to the site before the charter is cancelled there will be a $150.00 per bus charge for cancellation.  Minimum 4 hr notice required to charter a bus.

Many cities have enacted ordinances making bus idling a finable offense.
Please verify with your chosen carrier that they are able to meet your needs in this area.
EPCNT Participation YES
 

 
  Gotta Go Express Trailways, Inc - Vendor# 31135
5012 Mosson Rd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76119

Phone: (817) 572-4114
Bid Details: The following information must be included in the Y screen;

RFP# 07-09-061-2
DOT #: 515521
Date(s) of Trip
Destination of Trip
If out of state, Date of Board of Approval and Agenda Item #
Name of Group
Number of Buses
Capacity of Bus
Approximate Number of Passengers
Number of Sponsors
Trip Details: (ie pick up time and location; drop off time, location, etc...)

 
  Gotta Go Express
Bus Capacity 36
Passenger
49
Passenger
57
Passenger
53
Pax Wheel Chair
Location & Amount of Storage Underneath bays Underneath bays Underneath bays Underneath bays 
Daily Rate $810.00 $870.00 $995.00 $995.00
Minimum Rate Charged ($/hr) $400.00/5 hrs $450.00/5 hrs $510.00/5 hrs $510.00/5 hrs
Charge for Add'l Hours over Minimum Rate $75.00/hr $75.00/hr $90.00/hr $90.00/hr
Mileage Rate $2.65/mi $2.90/mi $3.35/mi $3.35/mi
Deadhead Mileage Rate $1.95/mi $1.95/mi $1.95/mi $1.95/mi
Safety Organizations/Training UMA, ABA, Trailways Organization, Dept of Defense approved
Ongoing training by Safety/Operations Manager & Lancer Insurance Company
Company Accepts 5-day Reservation Cancellation Notice? YES
Company Uses Subcontractors of Equal Quality, Service & Equipment? YES
Company Honors Contract Pricing when Using Subcontractors? YES
USDOT#/
Safety Rating
515521
Satisfactory
References Provided? YES
Insurance Certificate Provided? YES
$5,000,000 combined single limit
Accommodations for Wheelchair Accessible Needs? 1 wheelchair accessible coach
Additional Information Each trip is figured on both time and miles, charging the greatest amount.
Over 10 hours, the trip goes to day rate.
8% fuel surcharge on total mileage.
Minimum 5 hr notice required to charter a bus.

Many cities have enacted ordinances making bus idling a finable offense.
Please verify with your chosen carrier that they are able to meet your needs in this area.
EPCNT Participation YES

 


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