TF 08-18-672 - Shuttle Buses- Parking Services

McMaster University has a busy growing campus with multiple parking lots servicing faculty, staff, and students.  This shuttle service shall include return transportation from the University’s West Campus Parking lots; currently there is a designated stop by Lot M to a designated stop on the University’s Main Campus throughout the day Monday to Friday.  Bus drivers are not permitted to make additional stops to accommodate patron requests.  The one stop by Lot M has been designated the sole stop for safety reasons and must be adhered to by the shuttle service provider.    The Bidder understands and agrees that, in respect of Service Designators “A”, “B,” and “C” headways of 8 to 10 minutes are required listed in Section 13-Bus Schedules.    
 
The Successful Bidder will be responsible for providing new 2-door buses consuming gasoline or diesel.  The buses must be side-facing seating with front and back doors for the ease of entrance and exiting of McMaster staff/students, and with hanging straps for maximum standing capacity, similar to city buses.  McMaster will not consider the traditional front-facing school bus style.       
 
The Successful Bidder will be required to purchase two new buses for McMaster use only, used buses will not be considered. 
 
Buses will be required to be wrapped with McMaster logo at the McMaster University expense.
 
The Successful Bidder will need to provide special event busing for events on campus including; May@mac, Fall Preview, etc
 
The Successful Bidder shall not be responsible for the provision or cost of fuel (gasoline, diesel, or alternate fuel option).  The University agrees that it will provide fuel for all buses at its own cost
The term of this agreement is for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to renew for up to an additional one (1) plus one (1) year’s to be renewed on a yearly basis as required, at McMaster’s sole discretion.  The anticipated start date of the contact is January 1, 2019, subject to change at McMaster’s sole discretion.