Preferred Contract Supplier for Charter Bus Services
The University has a contract in place with Astro Travel and Tours to provide charter bus service on an as needed basis to transport athletic teams and other university-related groups. Astro is Florida based and can handle your complete group travel and ground transportation needs. They can handle everything from local airport transfers to multi bus charters across the country.
Pricing
Below is Astro contracted pricing:
How to Order
Fill out the below request form to obtain a quote from the contact listed below:
Contacts
FSU - Natalie Mize, 850-644-3437, nmize@fsu.edu and Tugba Madaus, 850-645-2304, tmadaus@fsu.edu
Astro Travel and Tours - Melanie Evans: 850-514-1793; Email: mevans@astrotravel.com
Bus Driver Info
Below lists useful information about policies and common practices regarding bus drivers.
Contract Information
This contract was solicited and awarded by Florida State University, Contract FSU ITN 6503-6
Term:
7/01/2023 – 6/30/2027 with two optional two (2) year renewals.
A purchase order MUST be in place prior to any service being performed. Any requisitions entered must include the following information:
- The size of the bus (IE: 33 passenger, 56 passenger, etc.)
- Number of buses
- Pick up time and location
- Destination location
- If trip is more than pick up and drop off, note if local transportation is needed (IE: do you need to be driven to restaurants, competitions, entertainment, etc.)
- Return date and time
- FSU contact name and phone number
On overnight trips, if FSU will be taking care of the driver’s room.
Special Notes
- Payment Terms: Net 40
- Purchasing Card cannot be used