Specifications include, but are not limited to: Flight carrier must possess FAA rating of Part 121 Certificate or Part 121 Flag. The vendor will operate a 24 hour operations center with the capability of notifying North Texas Football Team representative of aircraft location, status, schedule changes due to weather and or maintenance delays. FAR Part 125 and Part 91 Operators will not be considered for aircraft charter operations for North Texas University. The vendor will be responsible for compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines with regard to their service to North Texas Athletics. It is the vendor’s responsibility to determine the crew qualifications. Charter operations conducted by FAR Part 121 Air Carrier Operators are an acceptable means of travel for Athletic Department Team Travel. Unscheduled Part 121 Operators must include three (3) references with bid information and operate in full compliance of all FAR Part 121 requirements. Charter operations conducted by FAR Part 135 Commercial Operators will be in full compliance with all FAR Part 135 requirements. Airports - All proposers shall provide quotes for a departure/arrival into Alliance Airport Fort Worth Texas. UNT prefers all destinations to be at local FBO unless otherwise stated or unavailable. All flights in and out of FBO’s (Fixed Based Operators) Flight Scheduling – The successful bidder and/or operator will be responsible for all flight scheduling, airport arrangements required, and to be familiar with all runway restrictions/codes of the indicated destinations. The University of North Texas has indicated departure dates for our football team; however, we may be flexible with the Friday preferred departure times and in certain situations might consider a Thursday evening departure. Any schedule changes shall be approved by the University of North Texas. Due to scheduling, departure times may vary as some schools have not set game times yet. North Texas Athletics may request flight changes within forty-eight (48) hours of scheduled departure time. Confirmation with all teams forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled travel, that plane will be available and on time. A phone number and point of contact shall be provided to the team at this time for use in case of emergency. Boarding - The aircraft must be on-site for boarding one and a half (1:30) hours prior to scheduled departure time. Two (2) sets of air stairs are preferred but not required on all trips. Manifest Requirements - Manifest boarding requirements and seating charts must be furnished with your submitted bid proposal.