Specifications include, but are not limited to: Western Carolina University is soliciting proposals to enter into an agreement to provide all travel services required in the following Scope of Services for transporting Western Carolina Universitys Band and others accompanying to and from New York, NY for participation in the 2014 Macys Thanksgiving Parade. November 23, 2014 - Departure from Western Carolina University - November 29, 2014 - Return to Western Carolina University . Round trip coach transportation from WCU to New York City, NY - Eight (8) each 55 passenger deluxe motor coaches - Include gratuities in the bid - Ground transportation in New York City, NY Eight (8) Deluxe motor coaches (55) passenger for all ground transportation Buses must be air-conditioned and have audio, video and internet capabilities Buses, and drivers, should be with the band for the duration of the New York stay Bus drivers would be housed at the same hotel as the group with single rooms Include the name of the coach company to be used and state the age of the coaches
