Air Charter - Nashville to Charleston

Agency:	Tennessee Tech University
State:	Tennessee
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation 481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
Posted Date:	Feb 11, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 13, 2026
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Football

Requisition: FB – Air Charter Citadel

Deliver Completed Bid to:

Tennessee Tech University

Derryberry Hall, Suite 301

Box 5144, 1 William L. Jones Dr.

Cookeville, TN 38505-0001

www.tntech.edu/purchasing/

Ph: (931) 372-3491 / Fax: (931) 372-3727

Date: 2/3/2026

Purchasing and Contracts Office

RFQ Coordinator: Donna Wallis

Phone: 931-372-3492

Email: dwallis@tntech.edu

Bids must be received in the Purchasing and Contracts Office by 3:00 PM Central Time on February 13,

2026. BIDS MAY BE MAILED OR ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO THE RFQ

COORDINATOR (AS NOTED ABOVE) OR VIA FAX.

Bid is subject to the attached RFQ – Standard Terms and Conditions. By submitting a bid, Bidder certifies its

agreement to these terms and conditions.

SCOPE / PURPOSE OF BID:

Tennessee Tech University requests bids from qualified air charter companies to provide round-trip air charter service for

its Football team and related personnel in accordance with the terms and specifications as outlined herein.

Destination: Charleston International Airport (CHS/KCHS)

Departure Site: ONLY Nashville, Tennessee (Corporate)

Dates:

Depart – Friday, October 23, 2026, mid-morning to noon Central Time

Return – Saturday October 24, 2026, following the game

(Note: Game start time TBD Eastern – could be as early as 11:00 am or as late as 7:00 pm)

Travel Party Size: Approximately 160 passengers plus team equipment (approximately 4,000 lbs. equipment).

Minimum Payload of 38,000 lbs.

Services to be Provided by Contractor:

• Load team equipment directly onto plane from equipment truck.

• Board passengers directly onto plane without commercial-type check-in process.

• Bid price is to include aircraft, crew, ground handling, landing fees, applicable taxes, and other services required to

deliver group to and from desired destination.

• Waste disposal required.

Food: Tennessee Tech will provide its own food for flight by an outside vendor

Beverages: Tennessee Tech will provide Pepsi products (soft drinks, Aquafina water and Gatorade) upon guest boarding

plane with vendor food. Tennessee Tech requests Pepsi products be served by winning Bidder during flight if

possible.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Football

Requisition: FB – Air Charter Citadel

Bidder must provide detailed information regarding the following:

• Air Carrier: ______________________________________________________________________________

• Model / type aircraft bid: ___________________________________________________________________

• Fuel burn per hour (in gallons): _________________________

• Number of hours estimated for trip: _______________________

• Services included in bid (other than those listed above): __________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

• References: Provide at least 3 references of similar sized groups for which Bidder has provided air charter services.

Please include name and phone number of contact person for each reference listed. (Attach sheet with reference

information and include with bid response.) Failure to include reference information or an unfavorable reference is

grounds for rejection of bid without further consideration, at Tennessee Tech’s sole discretion.

• Information regarding size of Carrier’s fleet of planes, number of pilots and experience of crew, etc. for quality

determination. Also attach information regarding the carrier’s safety rating and any accident and incident data for the

past ten (10) years. (Attach sheet(s) with this information and include with bid response.) Failure to include this

information or information that indicates insufficiency in any area is grounds for rejection of bid, at Tennessee Tech’s

sole discretion.

• If Bidder requires Tennessee Tech to execute any additional documents related to this service, then an example of

such document containing all relative terms and conditions should be provided with the bid document. All terms and

conditions shall be applicable to Tennessee Tech only to the extent permitted by Tennessee Law.

• Bidder must possess all appropriate licenses, permits, certificates, etc.

• Air Carrier must hold a 14 CFR Part 121 or Part 135 certification per FAA regulations. Public Charter Operators must

comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 380. Proof of such certification and/or compliance is to be included with

bid response.

• Should an event beyond a party’s reasonable control occur, including but not limited to, war, act of God, riot, or

natural disaster, that party will be excused from performing its obligations under the contract, provided the following

provisions are met: (1) The affected party must promptly notify the other party of the occurrence of the event, its effect

on performance, and how long that party expects it to last, and (2) the affected party shall update that information as

reasonably necessary and use reasonable efforts to limit damage to the other party and to resume its performance

under the Contract. In addition, Tennessee Tech may, in its sole discretion, cancel the charter contract without

penalty due to reasons including, but not limited to, health concerns, pandemic, or other similar condition.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Football

Requisition: FB – Air Charter Citadel

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor must maintain the following minimum coverages during the term of the

Contract:

• Workers’ Compensation: $1,000,000

• Commercial General Liability (CGL):

o Each Occurrence Limit: $1,000,000

o Damage to Rented Premises – Ea. Occ.: $300,000

o Medical Expense – Any one person

o Personal & Advertising Injury Limit: $1,000,000

o General Aggregate Limit: $3,000,000

o Products/Completed Ops Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000

• Aircraft Liability: $50,000,000

Additional Insured

• Coverage extended to Tennessee Tech University and Tennessee Tech Foundation under the operator’s

insurance policy

Waiver of Subrogation

• Prohibiting the primary insurance provider from subrogating against The State of Tennessee for physical

damage claims

Primary & Non-Contributory

• The insurance provided for the aircraft by the operator shall be primary coverage

Notice of Cancellation

• Minimum of 30 days’ notice of cancellation with 10 days’ notice for non-payment of premium is required

PRICING:

Bid for Charter Flight (not including fuel cost):

$____________________

Fuel Cost (based on $4.00/gallon) *

$____________________

Total Bid Price

$____________________

(includes all goods and services as outlined in the RFQ.)

*Note: Fuel charge is to be bid separately. $4.00 per gallon will be used for bid evaluation and comparison

purposes only. Bids submitted based on another fuel base will not be considered for award. Tennessee Tech

understands that above price may vary, based on market price of fuel on date of flight – actual price may be more or less

than indicated above depending on fuel prices. Documentation related to actual fuel costs and applicable charges will be

required in order to process payment.

NCAA. Bidder agrees to comply with relevant National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) legislation, interpretations and

policies, located on the NCAA website and as amended from time to time, on the use of a student-athlete’s name or likeness.

This duty to comply includes, but is not limited to, the requirements found in the relevant NCAA Division Manual, such as NCAA

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Department: Football

Requisition: FB – Air Charter Citadel

Rule 12.5.2 “Use of Student Athlete Name or Likeness.” Bidder further agrees to immediately report any real or suspected

violation of the NCAA legislation, interpretations, and/or policies to Amanda Thatcher, at AMiller@tntech.edu.

NOTE: As a state funded entity, Tennessee Technological University cannot agree to the provisions listed below.

Bidder’s response to the bid signifies its willingness to modify its standard contract as required by Tennessee law,

including but not limited to the following:

• Indemnification. Tennessee Tech does not have the authority to indemnify a party on behalf of the state. The

following provision will replace any provision requiring indemnification: Each party shall be solely liable for payment of

its portion of all claims, liability, costs, expenses, demands, settlements or judgments resulting from negligence,

actions or omissions of itself or those for whom it is legally responsible relating to or arising under this Agreement.

Any and all monetary claims against the State of Tennessee, its officers, agents and employees in performing any

responsibility specifically required under the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted to the Board of Claims or the

Claims Commission of the State of Tennessee and shall be limited to those provided for in Tennessee law.

• Attorney Fees. Payment by Tennessee Tech of attorney fees of another party is prohibited under Tennessee law.

• Binding Arbitration. Tennessee Tech cannot agree to binding arbitration. No settlement reached is binding on

Tennessee Tech unless and until approved by the Attorney General of the State of Tennessee in accordance with

Tennessee law.

Bid Award: To view a bid tabulation after intent to award, please visit this link:

https://www.tntech.edu/purchasing/bidawards.php Results are listed according to fiscal year then by date of bid opening.

BIDDER IS TO COMPLETE INFORMATION AND SIGN BID BELOW. UNSIGNED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

_________________________________________

Bidding Entity’s Name

_________________________________________

Address

_________________________________________

City, State, Zip

________________________________________________

Name of Contact Person (printed)

________________________________________________

Phone

________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature of Bidder

____________

Date

Name & Title of Signatory (printed): _____________________________________________________

Tennessee Technological University is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employe

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RFQ – STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Bidder must carefully review the RFQ and any attachments, exhibits, ad-

denda or amendments. Bidder’s failure to examine any drawings, specifica-

tions, or instructions will be at bidder’s risk.

2. Bidder shall take into consideration any and all amendments and/or ad-

denda, and bid shall reflect any changes made to the RFQ by the University.

In the event of extensive changes to an RFQ, the University may cancel the

RFQ and reissue it using a revised RFQ.

3. The University considers any oral communication unofficial and non-binding

with regard to the RFQ.

4. Bidder must submit bid according to specific instructions, if any, contained

in the RFQ, which supersede those contained in the RFQ - Standard Terms

and Conditions, if different.

5. Bidder’s submittal of a bid constitutes an offer to the University.

6. Bid must contain the bidder’s most favorable terms and pricing.

7. Upon the University’s request, the individual signing a bid must furnish sat-

isfactory proof authority to bind the bidder in a contract.

8. Bidder is responsible for costs to prepare, submit and/or present its bid, in-

cluding samples if requested. Bidder may request samples be returned at

bidder’s expense. The University is not responsible for and may dispose of

any samples not claimed within 10 calendar days following contract award.

The University may retain any sample.

9. Unless otherwise instructed, bidder may deliver a bid electronically via fac-

simile or email.

10. The University will not consider a late bid for an award. A “late bid” is any

bid that is not actually delivered to and received by the Purchasing and Con-

tracts Office on or before the date and hour specified in the RFQ.

11. At the University’s option, bidder may be bound by bid errors or omissions.

Bidder may withdraw or amend a bid before submission deadline. After bid

submission deadline, the University will permit a bidder to withdraw a bid

only where the enforcement of the bid would impose unconscionable hard-

ship on the bidder. In case of error in a price extension, the unit price will

govern.

12. The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any and all

bids, to cancel the RFQ in its entirety, or to waive any bid informality, in ac-

cordance with applicable laws and regulations.

13. The University may reject a bid as a non-responsive counteroffer if it restricts

the University’s rights or does not comply with the University’s terms and

conditions

14. The University may request bid clarification from bidders as needed.

15. The University shall reject a bid if it was not arrived at independently without

collusion, consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder

as to any matter related to prices. Regardless of time of detection, the Uni-

versity shall consider any of the foregoing prohibited actions to be grounds

for rejection of bid and/or purchase order cancellation.

16. The Purchasing and Contracts Office may conduct public bid openings, as

appropriate. Public bid openings are for informational purposes only. No

award will be made at the bid opening.

17. All materials submitted by a bidder are subject to public inspection accord-

ing to Tennessee law. The University will not honor a bidder’s request to

prevent disclosure beyond that allowed by law.

18. If an RFQ is re-advertised, the original bids shall remain closed to public in-

spection until evaluation of the responses to the re-advertisement is com-

pleted.

19. The University may not consider prompt pay discounts of less than 20 days

in bid evaluation.

20. Prior to award, the University may require the successful bidder to provide

information to demonstrate financial stability.

21. Bid prices shall include delivery of all items F.O.B. destination to the location

specified in the bid. The University is not responsible for items until ac-

cepted at its location.

22. Unless otherwise specified in the RFQ, bidder must bid only new and unused

goods.

23. Unless specified in the RFQ, the University will not consider alternate bids.

24. Bidder shall post any bond(s) required by the RFQ and shall itemize the cost

of bond(s) separately in the bid.

25. Bidder agrees to abide by all applicable state and federal statutes, including

but not limited to non-discrimination, and regulations and University poli-

cies. The laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its choice of law

principles, shall govern this RFQ.

26. Unless otherwise limited by the bidder, the University shall have sixty (60) days t

accept a bid.

27. If the RFQ requests and bidder so indicates on the bid, the contract terms

and pricing may be extended to other state entities.

28. An RFQ reference to a particular manufacturer, brand or make in does not

restrict the bidder to that item, unless specifically stated in the RFQ. The

University will consider comparable products of other manufacturers if bid-

der provides proof of compatibility.

29. Bidder must notify the Purchasing and Contracts Office in writing at least

three business days prior to the bid submittal deadline whenever bidder per-

ceives that specifications are not fair and open.

30. Bidder must furnish with the bid such specifications, catalog pages, bro-

chures or other data as will provide an adequate basis for determining the

quality and functional capabilities of the product offered. The University may

reject a bid if bidder fails to provide this data.

31. The University is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes on pur-

chases of tangible personal property. Vendors making improvements or ad-

ditions to, or performing repair work on real property for the University are

responsible for payment of sales or use tax on tangible personal property

used in connection with the contract or furnished to vendors by the Univer-

sity for use under the contract. Bidders are responsible for determining the

applicability of taxes.

32. Prior to contract award, if required by law, successful bidder must register

with or be exempted by the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue for the collection

of Tennessee sales/use tax.

33. By submitting a bid, bidder attests that no conflict of interest exists that pre-

vents bidder from doing business with the State of Tennessee.

34. Bidder may not require any other written terms or conditions, nor impose

any other terms and conditions in subsequent documents, such as invoices,

warranty agreements, license agreements, etc. Should a bidder propose

terms which conflict with Tennessee law and policies, the University may

render the bid non-responsive and reject it.

35. Bid protest procedures are available upon request.

36. By submitting a bid, bidder attests in writing that it will not knowingly utilize

the services of illegal immigrants and/or the services of any subcontractor

that does so in delivery of the goods/services to the University. If the bidder

is discovered to have breached this attestation, the bidder shall be prohib-

ited from supplying goods/services to any state entity for a period of one

year from the date of discovery of the breach.

37. The requirements of TCA §12-12-101 et seq. addressing contracting with

persons with investment activities in Iran shall be a material provision of this

RFQ and any contract resulting from it. Bidder agrees, under penalty of per-

jury, that to the best of its knowledge that it is not on the list created pursu-

ant to TCA § 12-12-106.

38. The University shall not:

i. reimburse a vendor for travel expenses in amounts exceeding the maxi-

mums contained in University travel policies;

ii. indemnify or hold harmless another entity;

iii. pay vendor’s attorney fees in the event of legal action;

iv. consent to jurisdiction in courts outside Tennessee.

39. A vendor shall not:

i. disclaim or limit its liability for damages or warranty;

ii. limit the amount of damages recoverable by the University;

iii. limit the time permitted for the University to bring legal action;

iv. assess penalties or liquidated damages against the University.

40. Upon receipt of goods, the University shall have a reasonable period in

which to inspect and accept or reject goods without liability. The University

will reject items that are not equivalent and return them to the vendor, at

vendor’s expense

41. In case of vendor default, the University may procure the articles or services

from other source(s) and hold the defaulting vendor responsible for any ex-

cess cost.

42. Should the original awarded vendor default, the University may award to the

second lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

43. The University’s PO – Standard Terms and Conditions shall apply to any pur-

chase order or contract awarded as a result of this RFQ.

44. If applicable to this RFQ, Tennessee Tech’s Data Privacy and Security

Terms and Conditions and/or GDPR Data Protection Addendum shall

by reference be included as a condition of the RFQ.

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