Specifications include, but are not limited to: Iowa State University is soliciting bids for jet aircraft charter service for Iowa State University’s football team. This aircraft service must be in accordance with all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and State of Iowa rules, regulations and requirements regarding maintenance and safe air travel. 1. Ability to provide aircraft with seating configurations between 175-200 seats. 2. Company must perform services in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, 14 C.F.R Part 121 and other Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation(“DOT”) and the laws of any country having jurisdiction. 3. Company must have the ability to guarantee and secure planes for bowl game charters with seating for 500 people, if requested by ISU. 4. Aircraft provided must have a minimum seat pitch of 30”, minimum seat width of 18”, and seats must have the ability to recline. 5. Company must provide aircraft that is 20 years old or newer. 6. Company must provide a 24-hour customer service line in the event of emergencies. Company must provide ISU with a dedicated charter coordinator or a dedicated account manager. This person will be responsible to working with ISU to ensure the contract is executed successfully. 7. Company must meet or exceed the insurance requirements and have a valid operating certificate. 8. Company must provide aircraft that has a minimum payload of 38,000 lbs.
