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Response to Invitation to Bid
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Company History
1.2 Professional Experience
2. SCOPE OF WORK 5
3. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 6
4. CHARTER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 7
5. PERSONNEL SELECTION, RETENTION AND TRAINING 9
5.1 Recruitment and Selection Plan
5.2 Random Drug Testing
5.3 A Detailed Driver Safety Program
5.4 Charter Training – Drivers and Other Personnel
5.5 Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
5.6 Driver Uniforms
6. SAFETY 13
7. CHARTER BUS FLEET AND BUS MAINTENANCE 21
8. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING BUS ACCIDENTS AND 26
BREAKDOWNS
9. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY 27
10. CHARTER EXPERIENCE 29
11. SERVICE MAP 32
12. REFERENCES 33
13. EXHIBITS 36
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1. INTRODUCTION
Academy Bus, LLC (“Academy”) is pleased to submit its response to the Invitation to
Bid to provide Motor Coach service to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.(City)
Academy is the largest privately owned bus company in North America and is recognized as
a leader in the Industry. The owners of Academy, Francis and Mark Tedesco, have been
providing ground transportation for years and are deeply involved in the day -to-day
operations of the company. Through their leadership and dedication, Academy has continued
to grow without losing sight of its mission, to provide the highest quality of service to all its
customers.
Backed by more than 2000 employees, 1100 buses, 21 full-service facilities and 50 years of
experience, Academy is prepared to offer the City the finest charter bus transportation services
in the country. As set forth in this proposal, Academy is prepared to make a commitment to
the City, not only as a provider of first-class charter transportation, but as a member of the
community.
1.1 Company History
Although officially established in 1968 by Frank A. Tedesco, Academy’s history dates back to
the 1930’s, when Mr. Tedesco’s father, Pasquale, purchased his first bus. Bus #39 operat ed
in Bayonne, NJ. From that point on, the Tedesco family began to expand their interests in
the bus industry by operating two bus services in Jersey City.
While all this was happening, our founder Frank Tedesco was attending evening college and
working as a driver/mechanic for the Boulevard Bus Company during the day. Fortunately
for us Mr. Tedesco’s enthusiasm for the bus industry never wavered. After graduating from
Montclair State College with a Masters in Mathematics, Mr. Tedesco went on to teach at the
Academy of Aeronautics in Queens, NY, eventually being appointed to the position of Dean
of the Evening School.
Mr. Tedesco kept the family interest in the bus industry alive by serving as President of the
Broadway Bus Owners Association from 1951 to 1953. It was during this tenure as President
that Frank Tedesco realized his life goal: to own and operate his own bus company. With
that vision in mind Mr. Tedesco put his life savings together and finalized the first of many
sound business deals. He purchased the operating rights and three buses to provide service
between Fort Lee and Hoboken on the Hillside-22 Line. From that point on, with a lot of
sweat and tears, unlimited energy, and undying devotion, the growth of Academy under Mr.
Tedesco’s guidance is legendary.
Today the family of Academy Companies is led by Francis and Mark Tedesco and operates
1100 buses from 21 operating locations. Academy is generally recognized as the largest
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privately owned motor coach operator in North America, employing over 2,000 individuals. Its
reputation as the premier provider of quality service is second to none.
Academy is recognized as an Industry Leader. In fact Francis and Mark Tedesco were
awarded the “Leadership Achievement Award”, for 2000 by Bus Ride Magazine and they
were awarded the “Operator of the Year Award”, by Metro Bus Magazine, for 2001 on
February 21, 2002 they received the award for “Outstanding Achievement in the field of
Operations” by R.S.A., and “Hall of Legends” in 2010 by the International Special Events
Society.
1.2 Professional Experience
Academy has been in charter bus transportation for 50 + years. Academy is the largest
privately owned and operated charter bus transportation company in the United States, with
one of the largest and most modern charter fleets in the industry. We have an experienced
staff of sales professionals who operate from our offices in Boston, Rhode Island, Hoboken
and Westampton NJ, Baltimore, Washington DC, Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, NC,
Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL.
The staff consists of dedicated sales agents who handle incoming inquiries and bookings at
our call center. Several agents are dedicated and trained to deal with professional sports
teams and universities exclusively. Our highly trained sales staff is assisted in the
performance of their jobs by a sophisticated yet friendly Reservation Booking System. Our
agents have the ability to accept a reservation, reserve a particular bus type and forward a
contract instantly. Arrangements can be made to either bill each individual group or provide
a combined statement of activity, listing the booking party, type of bus and price to one
central location if the City so desires.
Academy employs over 1200 full and part time motor coach driver’s system wide. Our
charter drivers receive extensive training in safety, driving skills and customer service. Our
training program is recognized as one of the most extensive and effective in the industry.
Our charter drivers are trained in the special requirements of professional and collegiate
sports teams, and specialty charters. Our long list of professional and collegiate customers
will attest to our success in this area.
Academy has extensive experience with Professional Charter requirements, both in event
transportation and with game-day charter transportation. We are one of the largest providers
of charter transportation services to Professional Sports Leagues—the NFL, MLB, NHL,
NBA. We are the exclusive provider of ground transportation for an extensive list of teams
including Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants,
New York Jets, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, New York Mets,
Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles.
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Academy currently provides charter transportation services for University of Miami, University
of South Florida, Florida International University, Jacksonville Uni versity, St. Leo, Barry and
Stetson as well as 8 other athletic departments in Florida .
We also provide charter transportation services for most universities visiting New Jersey,
New York City and Philadelphia. We are the exclusive provider of ground transportation for
Providence College, Yale University, West Point Academy, Brown University, Columbia
University, New York University, Rutgers University, Temple University, the United States
Coast Guard Academy, and have worked extensively with the Big East.
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2. SCOPE OF WORK
Academy understands the City is seeking the services of a contractor to provide
Charter Bus services in professionally operated motor coaches.
Academy is one of the most experienced Charter Bus Companies on the East Coast. It has
the largest and most modern fleet of charter buses. Its charter fleet, unlike other companies,
is dedicated to performing charter work, only. We have an experienced staff of sales
professionals who operate from our terminals throughout the East Coast. Our dedicated
sales agents are trained to handle all sales inquiries and bookings through our call center.
Our 24-hour dispatch is capable of handling all emergencies and can take last minute
bookings up to one hour before departure. Furthermore, for the City we will designate an
account executive(s) who will personally handle all bookin gs.
Academy is uniquely positioned to provide this service for the City, with a full-service sales,
maintenance, operations, and dispatch facility located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a few
miles from the City of Sunny Isles. This facility will provide sales, maintenance, cleaning for
the vehicles, as well a base for any road service calls and additional supervisory support.
Local Address:
Academy Bus, LLC
4160 Ravenswood Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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3. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
As more fully described hereinafter, Academy will provide the most modern fleet of buses .
Academy has 56 and 38 passenger vehicles equipped with a lavatory, DVD player and Wi -
Fi. Academy has a full-service sales staff capable of handling and processing all charter
orders and its dispatch is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our driver trainin g and safety
program is renown throughout the industry and our charter drivers are handpicked for their
assignments. Every effort is made to assign the same driver to a particular group. Our buses
are maintained to the highest standard and you will never see an Academy bus on a charter
assignment that is not thoroughly cleaned inside and out.
Academy is fully licensed to provide charter service and meets all applicable Federal, State
and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Academy’s Charter Reservation System
(proprietary software) can provide reports and statistics to the Cityat any interval and can be
sorted by a variety of categories.
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4. CHARTER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Academy has a highly trained and qualified professional Charter Sales and Service
Department. The Charter Sales Department reports to Antonio T. Ramos, Vice President,
Sales and is divided into four division: Tour and Travel; Convention and Special Events;
Domestic Groups; Professional Sports Teams, Colleges and Universities. Each one of these
divisions is led by an experienced manager and supported by in -house customer sales
representatives.
Charters can be booked by telephone, email, or online. Academy’s On -line Charter
Reservation System is web-based and user friendly. The Charter Reservation System allows
the customer to book charters on-line, receive confirmations and review their charter
reservations in advance.
Once the charter is booked the order is reviewed by our Operations Planner and is assigned
to a Terminal to perform the service. As previously stated, charter work for the City will be
handled by a designated facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our facility has its own qualified pool
of charter drivers, charter bus fleet and is a full-service facility for maintaining the fleet to high
standards.
Once the charter has been entered into our system the Accounting Department is notified
and the charter is assigned an invoice number. Upon the successful completion of the
charter, Accounting is notified, and an invoice is prepared and sent to the customer. We can
send one statement with detail of each charter to one central location at the City or we can
prepare separate invoices for each charter booked and send them to the booking party.
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Charter System
An order is generated
Vehicle Maintenance
System
Drivers Information
System
Drivers Advance
Expense System
Sunny Isles
Beach
(800) 442-7272
e-mail sent
A confirmation is sent An Invoice is sent after
services have been
provided
(800) 442-7272
Operations Planning
Central Dispatch
monitors all charter jobs
The Trip information is sent
to the Dispatch Terminal that
is performing the service
Accounts
Receivable
Charter
Department
Terminal’s
Dispatch System
Driver and Bus are
assigned to job
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5. PERSONNEL SELECTION, RETENTION AND TRAINING
Academy understands that its relationship with the City is as an independent contractor. All
personnel involved in performing the work contemplated by this proposal will be employe d by
Academy and it will be solely liable for all wages and benefits of its employees.
Academy has one of the finest driver-training programs in the Industry. All our drivers are
trained in driver safety and customer service. New drivers are not placed in the charter pool
until they have worked full time with Academy for one year. Before entering the charter pool
drivers are given extensive training by a “seasoned” charter driver trainer.
Our drivers will always be in full uniform, assist in all luggage handling and equipment
removal. Charter drivers are handpicked by the Terminal Manager and we make every effort
to assign the same driver(s) to a particular group.
5.1 Recruitment and Selection Plan
Academy maintains employment guidelines, which exceed Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, and Federal Transit Administration guidelines. Additionally, we incorporate
a substance abuse testing program, which includes pre-employment screens that are in
compliance with FTA regulations.
A complete application is taken with a ten-year employment history. Background checks are
made on all previous employers for the last three years unless they are seeking a position as
a driver, in which case all references are checked. A driver license abstract is secured for the
previous three years. Substance abuse and physical screens are performed in accordance
with DOT/FTA guidelines. Academy utilizes the services of an MRO and Physician to ensure
authorizations from the applicant’s personal physician.
Each applicant is given a personal interview to determine “the fit” of the applicant to the
demands of the position.
5.2 Random Drug Testing Program
Academy has an established controlled substance abuse program, which is b oth DOT and
FTA compliant. A dedicated in-house manager with field support administers the program.
The program is facilitated with the use of two MRO’s (Medical Review Officer) that generate
random selection lists and completes the actual testing with bot h mobile and fixed facilities.
The bulk of our testing is completed at our garage facilities and is supported by our field
safety managers who are also authorized to perform testing. We do not function as part of a
consortium, which ensures the integrity of the program. An in-house database also tracks our
results and enables us to provide accurate and timely data to the reporting agencies.
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As part of our corporate program, we complete post-accident and reasonable suspicion
testing in addition to the random testing. We conduct our testing during operating hours,
which include late evening and weekend testing. Safety sensitive personnel in addition to all
drivers are in our selection pool. We also have the ability to test anywhere, at any time with
our current MRO contracts and in-house trained personnel. All operations supervisors are
trained as to their responsibilities as well as how to identify suspicious behavior that may be
a concern.
5.3 A Detailed Driver Safety Program
Academy maintains one of the most comprehensive safety and risk management operations
in the motor coach industry. We expend significant resources to ensure the performance of
our drivers once they leave the training environment and are in full operation. Safety is
synonymous with good customer service. Our program includes the following:
➢ Academy has been enrolled and approved by the Consolidated Safety Services for
over 20 years. Please reference Exhibit 2 for the latest inspection documentation.
➢ A Safety Director with a staff of three full time Field Safety Managers who are
equipped with company vehicles and are on the job 24/7.
➢ A comprehensive database which tracks the driving history, including all our
investigations, on every driver in service with Academy.
➢ A corporate risk management plan, which charges every person in the company with
the responsibility to operate in a fashion which prioritizes safety and the mitigation of
risk exposure.
➢ Our on-going driver safety qualification process exceeds all DOT/FTA requirements
and is designed to identify a concern before it manifests itself in a problem.
➢ Dedicated in-house claims administration, which allows us to take an aggressive and
personal approach to customer service and accident investigation. This department is
staffed with claims professionals and allows Academy to expedite claims settlements
while utilizing investigation results to benefit our safety program.
These tools allow us to focus on prevention. Every driver, once released from training, is
subject to the following:
➢ License abstract reviews every six months.
➢ Complete medical/physical evaluations conducted every 12 months. We use only our
own doctors to ensure the integrity of the exam and the knowledge of the physician
relative to DOT requirements.
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➢ Every driver is subject to random and targeted road performance evaluations
conducted by our Field Safety Managers. Every observation is addressed with the
driver and made a permanent part of his record. In cases where a trend is observed
or the concern is considered significant, the driver is removed from service and
evaluated. Additional training, suspension, or termination may result.
➢ All driving compliments and complaints are investigated and follow the same process
of record retention and evaluation.
➢ Every driver must attend at least four safety meetings, which are conducted
throughout the year in each operations center.
➢ All drivers are subject to random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion
drug/alcohol testing, as are all mechanics and other safety sensitive personnel.
➢ Our Safety Director reviews the results of each operations center each month, and
determines which drivers may be a concern or warrant a review. This process allows
us to allocate our resources to target drivers with the highest risk potential.
Drivers who consistently operate safely and professionally are rewarded. Academy has an
established Driver Recognition Award Program. Now in its 29th year, this program is
recognized in the industry and is unparalleled. The program is a consecutive process that
requires our drivers to remain accident free, justified complaint free, and incur no moving
violations to achieve this award.
Overall, Academy maintains one of the best safety programs in the industry . We operate one
of the largest fleets in the country in what has been called “the toughest commute in the
country”, the New York Metro area. Despite the challenges inherent in this operating
environment, Academy has consistently maintained an outstanding safety record as
evidenced by our satisfactory DOT compliance ratings. We operate with a driver out-of-
service and equipment out-of-service record well below the national average. Academy is
also a U.S. Military contractor subject to compliance audits, which are broader in scope than
federal DOT audits. Each year we continue to achieve the best possible compliance ratings.
Academy is only one of a few companies, which have an Excellent Performance Rating.
Our Risk Manager is a member of The Bus Industry Safety Council and Commercial Vehicle
Safety Alliance (CVSA). The CVSA is the international premier organization which is the
authority of regulatory and safety issues in the ground transportation industry. Attended by all
federal, state, and local law enforcement, the CVSA is the forum where industry and law
enforcement work together to ensure public safety.
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5.4 Charter Training – Drivers and Other Personnel
In addition to our extensive Driver training and Safety Program, charter drivers receive
additional training. Academy charter drivers are instructed in customer service and how to
deal with problems and challenges they may encounter over the road.
Our charter sales representatives all receive two weeks of training before they begin working
with customers. Additionally, Academy arranges seminars with outside schools and
professionals and our sales representatives and other employees attend seminars in
customer service.
Only experienced sales representatives and those that demonstrate str ong customer service
skills are assigned to deal with professional sports teams.
All charter work will be given V.I.P. treatment. As such, a V.I.P. listing is printed 24 hours in
advance of the charter and circulated to the President, Vice President, Sales Manager and
Terminal Manager. The V.I.P. list is reviewed for accuracy and if in the event there appears
to be any discrepancy this information is immediately addressed with the sales
representative who booked the charter.
5.5 Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Academy is and has been an equal opportunity employer. Our Policy is contained in our
Employee Handbook Section 101 and adhered to by all personnel. Our employment
practices far exceed government standards.
5.6 Driver Uniforms
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6. SAFETY
Academy, the premier passenger transportation company, constantly monitors our operating
environment and seeks opportunities to improve our customer experience including safety
and security. The safety of our passengers and the public has always been recog nized by
Academy as being synonymous with customer service, our priority. We expend significant
resources to research and implement our unique mix of safety measures that incorporate
new technology, driver training, superior maintenance, and operation.
FMCSA Pre-employment Screening Program
We are one of the first transportation companies to be enrolled in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new central Commercial Driver License (CDL) driver history
search program called PSP. The program researches all CDL’s for any roadside inspection,
crash, or violation. It is a great tool to check the applicant for inconsistencies, and also
provides some data not available on the State motor vehicle abstract. We check all
applicants holding a CDL.
Driver Training & Safety
Academy has developed and operates a full time Professional Motorcoach Training Program.
As an industry leader, Academy recruits, screens, and trains all our own drivers. The
successful completion of our training program is mandatory for all drivers, regardless of
experience, before being authorized to operate our equipment. We incorporate an extensive
classroom and behind-the-wheel-training program utilizing only experienced Academy
personnel. We have recently made significant changes to our training program to improve the
quality of the program and the drivers being graduated.
We now have six dedicated, full time instructors with a training department manager and
assistant. These instructors do not share their duties or respo nsibilities with operations
(driving). They have been trained on the new course syllabus and are accountable for the
students they release from the program. Training is now only completed in Hoboken at our
new training facility and our Toms River classroom. We have also dedicated buses in the
training program to ensure the required resources are always available. These significant
(and costly) changes are allowing us to improve our training program by focusing on just
training. Our hiring guidelines exceed Federal Department of Transportation requirements,
including FTA enhancements.
Academy maintains one of the most comprehensive safety and risk management operations
in the motor coach industry. We expend significant resources to ensure the performance of
our drivers once they leave the training environment and are in full operation. Safety is
synonymous with good customer service. We have made significant changes in our safety
program as well as the training program over recent months. We now have 3 full ti me safety
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managers focusing on reviewing Drive Cam events and managing the local driver pool along
with the terminal manager. They also manage the Drive Cam operation for their responsible
terminal operations.
• Managing our comprehensive database which tracks the driving history, including all
our investigations, on every driver in service with Academy.
• Work with our dedicated in-house claims administration, which allows us to take an
aggressive and personal approach to customer service and accident investigation.
This department is staffed with claims professionals and allows Academy to expedite
claims settlements while utilizing investigation results to benefit our safety program.
These tools allow us to focus on prevention. Every driver, once released from training, is
subject to the following:
• License abstract reviews every six months. FMCSA requires annual reviews.
• Complete medical/physical evaluations conducted every 12 months. FMCSA requires
this screen every 2 years. We use only our own doctors to ensure the integrity of the
exam and the knowledge of the physician relative to DOT requirements. We are now
piloting a real time, Internet based database, which allows us to set up appointments,
check results, monitor drivers with medical concerns, and ensure medical reviews are
completed on time. This database is
managed by our exclusive medical
review firm, which allows Academy to
ensure the quality of our medical
exams, as only doctors approved by us
perform them all.
• Every driver is subject to random and
targeted road performance evaluations
conducted by our Field Safety
Managers. Every observation is
addressed with the driver and made a
permanent part of his record. In cases
where a trend is observed or the
concern is considered significant, the
driver is removed from service and
evaluated. Additional training, suspension, or termination may result.
• All driving compliments and complaints are investigated and follow the same process
of record retention and evaluation.
• Every driver must attend at least four safety meetings, which are conducted
throughout the year in each operations center.
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• All drivers are subject to random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion
drug/alcohol testing, as are all mechanics and other safety sensitive personnel.
• Each Safety Manager reviews the results of each operations center each month and
determines which drivers may be a concern or warrant a review. This process allows
us to allocate our resources to target drivers with the highest risk potential.
Since 1992 Academy has had in place an annual awards program to recognize its
professional drivers. The following criteria will be used to determine whether a driver is
eligible for the award and whether he/she is considered a full time or a part time driver:
• The driver must be employed by the company at the end of the quarter for which the
award/incentive is being awarded
• The driver must have worked for the entire quarter
• Full time drivers must have earned at least $ 5,000 during the quarter
• Part time drivers must have earned at least $ 2,750 during the quarter
• To qualify for the quarterly award the following requirements must be met:
• Have No preventable accidents (chargeable). An event where the operator should
have but failed to identify a situation that caused the accident. The event must have
caused property damage, injuries, or a claim to be considered an accident. All other
events will be classified as incidents.
• Have No moving violation convictions. A moving violation is a summons (ticket
with or without points) issued by a law enforcement officer relating to the movement of
a vehicle, whether personal or Academy vehicle.
• Have No disciplinary actions resulting in a suspension.
• Must attend at least one (1) safety meeting per quarter.
• Have No more than one (1) book-off per quarter. Employees who are out of work
due to workers compensation, state disability, vacation, personal day and leave of
absence (provided they meet the above criteria), will not be charged a book-off.
Vacations, personal days and leave of absence must be approved in advance in
accordance with current company policies.
• Have no disciplinary actions that result in suspensions
• Have a positive attitude and professional appearance (uniform).
Amount of Award
Each driver meeting the criteria set forth above is eligible to receive the following award for
each quarter he/she meets the criteria:
• Full time employee - $100 per quarter
• Part time employee - $50 per quarter
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Annual Incentive for Drivers Earning the Award in Four Consecutive Quarters for the Year:
All drivers who earned the award for all four quarters are invited to the annual Frank A.
Tedesco Driver Recognition Awards Breakfast.
Special Recognition for Five, Ten, Fifteen and 20 Year Award Winners:
Five Year Award Winners:
All full-time drivers who have qualified for the award in all
four quarters for five years will receive an Academy Ring
and a $500 award. Part time drivers will receive an
Academy Ring and $250 cash award.
Ten Year Award Winners:
All full-time drivers who have qualified for the award in all
four quarters for ten consecutive years will receive an
Academy Ring and $2,000 cash award. Part time drivers
will receive an Academy Ring and $1,000 cash award.
Fifteen Year Award Winners:
All full-time drivers who have qualified for the award in all four quarters for fifteen years will
receive a Ring with Two Stones and $5,000 cash award. Part time drivers will receive a Ring
with Two Stones and $2,500 cash award.
Twenty Year Award Winners:
All full-time drivers who have qualified for the award for all four quarters for twenty years will
receive a Ring with Four Stones, and $10,000 cash award.
Part time drivers will receive a Ring with Four Stones and $5,000 cash award.
Overall, Academy maintains one of the best safety programs in the industry. Academy has
consistently maintained an outstanding safety record as evidenced by our satisfactory DOT
compliance ratings. We operate with a zero driver out-of-service record and equipment out-
of-service record rate less than one third the national averages. Academy is also a U.S.
Military contractor subject to compliance audits, which are broader in scope than fede ral DOT
audits. Each year we continue to achieve the best possible compliance rating. Academy is
also only one of a few companies, which have an Excellent Performance Rating, which is
Audited and Verified by the International Motor Carrier Audit Commission . (IMCAC) Each
driver is certified to operate a particular make and model of equipment. A driver can only
operate that model bus until trained and certified in other models.
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Our Risk Manager is a member of The Bus Industry Safety Council and Commercial Vehicle
Safety Alliance (CVSA). The CVSA is the international premier organization, which is the
authority of regulatory, and safety issues in the non -rail ground transportation industry.
Attended by all federal, state, and local law enforcemen t, the CVSA is the forum where
industry and law enforcement work together to ensure public safety.
We also utilize programs developed by the National Transit Institute (established at Rutgers
University) to supplement our training of both Operators and man agement.
Academy constantly monitors driver performance. Our experience has shown that a
consistent review of our driver’s performance along with on-going training programs results in
a better qualified driver pool then to establish generic testing which does not consider unique
circumstances that may be affecting a driver’s ability to focus on his/her job. We meet,
individually; with each driver who we feel has a concern. We have found that personal life
issues and concerns can impact safety equally or more than technical ability.
Our most current US DOT Safer System company profiles are available on the Internet at
www.safersys.org our profiles are available by company name or US DOT number.
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Fleet Maintenance Safety
Fleet maintenance is a key function in providing clean, safe, comfortable coaches for our
customers. The investment will provide returns in lower road failures, more efficient operating
equipment, and happier passengers. Examples of this philosophy at Academy are:
· We maintain our own maintenance operations with over 300 dedicated, trained
employees
· Academy does not out-source maintenance operations or any other safety function
· Each of our facilities is equipped with a state-of–the-art maintenance equipment
· We operate our own body repair facility and heavy repair facility
· We operate our own automated bus washes and fueling stations
· We lease new Firestone tires so there is no incentive to run down the tread
· Academy operates its own tire shop, wheel cleaning and mounting facility
· We audit, monitor, and train our people
· Academy is an authorized self-inspection operator.
· Academy operates a modern fleet of vehicles to meet our customers’ needs
· With facilities from Boston to Miami and a network beyond, we can respond when
needed
· We have our own roadside support fleet with service trucks in all locations
Academy Road Response Vehicles State-of-the-art maintenance facilities
Automatic Drive-Thru Bus Wash in All Locations
Fueling and Engine Check Stations
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Corporate Safety Support
• Academy continues its commitment with six full time safety managers on staff with
company cars and on rotation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Full time training managers and instructors
• Our own in-house claims management department to monitor the process and ensure
customer service
• Academy is a long time member and supporter of the American Bus Association, Bus
Industry Safety Council, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), as well as local
associations
Driver Hours of Service (HOS)
Academy adheres to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulation:
§ 395.5 Maximum driving time for passenger-carrying vehicles.
Subject to the exceptions and exemptions in §395.1a) No motor carrier shall permit or
require any driver used by it to drive a passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle, nor
shall any such driver drive a passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle1) More than 10
hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty; or(2) For any period after having been on duty
15 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty.(b) No motor carrier shall permit or require a
driver of a passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle to drive, nor shall any driver drive a
passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle, regardless of the number of motor carriers
using the driver’s services, for any period after—(1) Having been on duty 60 hours in any 7
consecutive days if the employing motor carrier does not operate commercial motor vehicles
every day of the week; or(2) Having been on duty 70 hours in any period of 8 consecutive
days if the employing motor carrier operates commercial motor vehicles every day of the
week.
[70 FR 50073, Aug. 25, 2005]
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Consolidated Safety Services
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7. CHARTER BUS FLEET AND BUS MAINTENANCE
7.1 Charter Fleet
Academy boasts the most diverse fleet of vehicles in the area. As per the equipment
requirements described in the RFP, we can offer the City of Sunny Isles the following vehicle
options:
➢ Van Hool Coach (56 passenger)
➢ Temsa (38 passenger)
All of our charter buses are equipped with air-conditioning, lavatories, DVD, multiple power
outlets, reclining seats and wireless internet connectivity. All coaches have two -way radios
which provide contact with our central operations center, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)
and Drive Cam.
Reference Exhibit #1 for additional photos.
Van Hool Coach (56 passenger) Temsa (38 passenger)
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GPS
Academy has implemented a Vehicle Tracking System using GPS technology. This system
is installed on our buses and provides constant real-time position, speed, and route
information to dispatch and customer service representatives.
The system reports vehicle speed, heading and location to a central database eve ry 100
yards traveled through a CDPD cellular network. The information received is then compared
to a database of services being provided at that time in our Charter System. Drivers and
route names are added to the records and fed to a web accessed map and management
system which is monitored by dispatch. Dispatchers are also able to see the drivers that are
assigned to that route. Historical reporting on speed and other safety issues are also
available.
Drive Cam
Originally established in April of 2006, we initiated the Drive Cam program. The system is
designed as a hard drive, self-contained unit which acts as an event recorder activated by a
gravity or shock event to the bus. The recorder then captures 10 seconds before, and 10
seconds after that event.
The program is designed to change driver behavior and eliminate poor or risky driving habits.
The key to this system is the
immediate reaction by our
management team with the driver and
to address concerns before they
become an accident. It allows us to
see events we would otherwise never
see. It also allows us to reallocate our
safety resources to where we see a
greater return on time/investment.
This program has documented
significant changes in driving
behavior as well as reduced wear on the bus and fuel usage. We completed a full corporate
rollout in January of 2007. The results have been beyond our expectations. This system
(over a $2,500,000 investment) has given us the ability to identify high risk d rivers as never
before and defend accident claims where we are clearly not at fault. We now have re-fitted
the entire fleet with new Drive Cam Cell cameras.
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Electronic Logs
As of June 1, 2017, all of Academy’s buses have
been equipped with the federally regulated
Electronic Logs (E-logs) which The U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) required all
buses in an effort to improve roadway safety by
employing technology to strengthen commercial
truck and bus drivers’ compliance with hours-of-
service regulations that prevent fatigue.
Academy’s top priority is safety for our drivers and
passengers alike. We began to install the
equipment almost a year in advance of the federally mandated law to ensure that our staff was properly trained.
The Electronic Driver Logs is an automated system that records all information required to comply with hours
and service reports. It also assists drivers with Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting (DVIR) for pre and post trip
inspections. This allows the reports to be filed automatically and back-office personnel are notified of issues that
may require repairs. The system Academy installed ISE Fleet Services also provides Dispatchers the visibility for
“real-time” driver availability.
The ISE benefits for the drivers:
• Hours of Service records are automatically captured eliminating any errors from
manual entries.
• Automated calculations keep drivers informed of driving availability, improving time management and
warning of impending violations.
• Integrated DVIR workflow ensures inspections are always performed at the appropriate time.
• HOS and DVIR documentation always available for roadside inspection.
In additional to all the benefits it provides for the drivers it also has many benefits for the fleet:
• Easily view, update and print drivers’ logs and DVIR reports.
• Real-time information assists in resource allocation and equipment defect resolution.
• CSA Fatigued Driver and Vehicle Maintenance BASIC scores are better maintained and improved.
• Automated back-office record retention reduces clerical time.
• Exceptionally easy to implement.
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7.2 Bus Maintenance
Academy’s Maintenance Department is capable of performing a variety of services and
repairs including major repairs, overhauls, major paint and bodywork, refurbish projects,
power train conversions, federal and state inspections all in a timely manner and to the
standards set forth by the vehicle manufacturer and Department of Transportation.
Academy maintains a modern, fully equipped maintenance facility at each of our terminal
location. Each facility has lifts, pits, and all the required parts, tools, and experienced
mechanics to make any repairs required and complete full regularly scheduled preventative
maintenance programs. We also have automated bus washes and a full-time cleaning staff to
maintain the appearance of our vehicles.
We lease our tires from Firestone and have no incentive to run tires in poor condition. We
pay by the mile and tires are replaced long before the tread depth is an issue. We run only
new tires rated for the individual bus application. We also utilize a new balancing gel that
improves the smooth, balanced operation of the tires/wheels far beyond that of the old metal
weight tire balancing. We take great pride in the appearance of our buses from the tires and
wheels to the paint, body and interior as they take the road. We will maintain a close
relationship with the City so that suggestions and concerns can be addressed.
All bus bodies will be inspected daily by the drivers and noted on the pre-trip inspections. The
maintenance manager will also conduct visual inspections weekly to ensure that the bus
bodies are maintained in an undamaged condition. Any coach needing body attention will be
placed out of service and the damage will be corrected in a professional manner. All frames
and structures will be inspected and maintained through our Preventative Maintenance
program, semiannual inspections, and internal fleet audits. All frame and structural work
performed is only done by qualified body and frame technicians as well as certified welders if
needed.
No bus will operate with less than fully functioning brakes. Our brakes will b e inspected and
adjusted on or before the ten day / 2500-mile inspection interval unless we are notified of a
defect by our driver in which the bus is placed out of service immediately. If a driver notes a
brake defect, the bus is placed immediately out of service for inspection and repair. Before
the bus returns to service a “Brake Test” is performed and recorded, measuring brake
efficiency and stopping distances. This test must be within DOT specifications before the bus
is released. Our braking systems are routinely inspected by qualified technician s in
accordance with the intervals and standards set in our preventative maintenance program.
Training is also provided on a regular basis to technicians, foremen and managers on brake
inspections and repairs.
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All buses will be equipped with a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system (HVAC) and
maintained regularly through our Preventative Maintenance program at 120 day / 24,000-mile
intervals. All HVAC repairs necessary will be performed in a timely manner by qualified
technicians. Any modifications needed to our program to provide better service can be made.
All bus radio and interior sound systems will be repaired in a timely manner with adequate
spare units to replace defective units in cases where time is of the essence. Drivers w ill be
instructed to insure they notify our maintenance staff of any defects and that buses will be
placed out of service until the defects are corrected.
It is our practice to repair any defective seats and windows damaged by either vandalism or
normal wear and these repairs can be done within 48 hours. All seats permanently stained or
damaged beyond repair will be repaired within fourteen days. All broken windows will be
replaced immediately. No coach will operate with a broken glass. These guidelines wil l be
given to our maintenance staff.
Our Preventative Maintenance (PM) program is driven both by time and mileage
accumulations, whichever comes first. Our PM program is based on information and
requirements established by our vehicle manufacturer and the Department of Transportation.
The program has been enhanced by using information from our computer systems regarding
bus system failure frequencies and this data is used to add, delete, change or move a PM
inspection item.
Each driver will perform pre and post trip inspections, before and after each trip. All defects
will be addressed before the bus goes into service. The driver will be trained on the proper
procedures and standards for the inspections. These inspections will be treated with the
utmost importance and compliance will be strictly enforced by the management staff. These
inspections will be made available to the City upon request.
General repairs, driver defects, audit defects and process work generated from PM
inspections will all be handled in the same manner. The bus will be placed out of service and
a replacement bus provided if the particular bus is not planning to make its pull out time.
A bus out of service list is maintained on a Daily Shop Worksheet, where you can find all the
information about all the buses placed out of service for that location.
No buses will be operated with broken or inoperable passenger doors, windows, or seats. All
lights, wipers and horn will be operating. The buses will be equipped with DOT qualified fire
extinguishers. No buses will operate with any defective or inoperable brakes or defects noted
without being addressed.
The supervisors, foremen and managers are encouraged to perform “follow -up inspections”
on work performed out of the garage to ensure the integrity of the job performed by its
technicians.
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The exteriors and interiors of the fleet will be cleaned and washed daily all road grime and
dirt will be washed away daily, each bus will start the day’s operation in a freshly washed
condition. The interior floor will be mopped daily. The bus will be free of all trash, tape, graffiti
and other forms of vandalism such as ink marks, paint and gum. Bus wheels will be
maintained in a freshly cleaned manner. Bus wheels will be maintained in a freshly cleaned
manner. Bus wheels will be painted whenever the maintenance manager deems it
necessary.
It will be made clear to all maintenance personnel and drivers that no bus shall operate with
any offensive graffiti. If the driver finds such vandalism while on route, he will immediately
notify his dispatcher to have the markings removed or bus replaced.
Each bus will also be on a Major Clean schedule as per our preventative maintenance
program every sixty days or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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8. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING BUS ACCIDENTS AND BREAKDOWNS
In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver will contact his dispatcher immediately
with the following information:
Name
Charter Number
Bus Number
Exact Location
Number of Passengers
Nature of the Problem
In the event of an accident, the driver will notify the dispatcher. The dispatcher will have an
emergency telephone list identifying company personnel, the City personnel, police, and
emergency services. Depending on the situation some or all will be notif ied promptly. The
dispatcher will notify our company safety supervisor and an investigator will be assigned. If it
is determined that the bus will be out of service another one will be dispatched immediately.
The Drivers will be able to contact our dispatch office 24 hours a day. All road calls will be
coordinated through dispatch and maintenance. The operator will contact the duty dispatcher
and explain the situation. The dispatcher will decide whether maintenance needs to be
contacted. If needed, maintenance will speak directly to the driver and try to guide the driver
through his problem. If it is not resolved, maintenance will dispatch a shop vehicle with a
qualified technician to meet the driver at an agreed upon location as to minimize any delay. It
will also be determined if another bus should be dispatched with the mechanic or placed on
stand-by. Once the mechanic is on site, the bus will then be evaluated. If the bus cannot be
repaired in a timely manner and unable to continue its route, the bus will then be replaced by
a fresh bus and the mechanic will communicate with his shop foreman regarding the
disposition of the defective bus. In the event a breakdown occurs out-of-state, Academy has
working relationships with other bus companies throughout the country. The driver maintains
a list of all bus companies that we have arrangements with and in the event of a breakdown
out-of-state we can immediately address the problem. A daily record of bus failures will be
maintained at the facility.
Each driver is trained how to handle a breakdown or accident. In addition to notifying
dispatch the driver will have a complete breakdown kit and accident kit. All drivers are
instructed in these procedures during initial training. Passenger safety is the utmost concern,
and the driver will instruct the passengers to stay on the bus until such time that he can place
the bus out of harm’s way and the passengers can be discharged onto a safe area. These
records will be reviewed by the garage manager to identify any recurring problems. Records
can be made available to the City.
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9. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Motor coaches are one of the most fuel efficient and green forms of transportation available
today. On average, motor coaches reduce emissions by 85% per passenger mile compared
with cars. The management and employees of Academy take the environment seriously and
thus have incorporated many green initiatives into everyday operations.
Recently, Academy certified coaches under parameters set by the University o f Vermont
Green Motor Coach Certification program. Academy received a certificate of compliance from
Ecolab (www.ecolab.com) for using environmentally friendly cleaning products. Academy
leases tires from Firestone who created the One Team, One Planet Spent Tire Program. This
program’s goal is to recycle every used tire for a valuable use. Academy worked with Waste
Management to institute a recycling program at our headquarters office facility.
Starting in January of 2012 all vehicles operated by Academy now use a biodiesel blend fuel.
Academy worked with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to install
tailpipe retrofit devices on over 400 buses.
• Other green initiatives include:
• Zero emission wheel cleaner/painting machine
• Biodegradable, non-toxic parts cleaning machines and chemicals
• 100% recycling of paint waste
• New latex biodegradable paint
• Extending motor oil/filter changes
• Recycling all waste oil, anti-freeze, and transmission fluids
• Recycled engine oil used to heat terminal facility
• All waste material, batteries and tires are recycled
• Installing high-efficiency air compressors in our maintenance facilities
• Changing office and shop lighting to high-efficiency systems
• Replacing older buses with newer models that feature clean air technology such as
diesel exhaust fluid systems
• Water from bus washers is contained, cleaned, and recycled
• Improving fuel mileage by:
On-board tire pressure monitoring
Installing tire balancing products in all newly mounted tires
Testing gear ratios to obtain optimum mileage
Nitrogen in tires
Installed new GPS systems on all buses that monitor engine idling include engine shutoff
technology. Maintain a stringent no idling policy for all drivers.
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Bio-Diesel
All Academy buses use bio-diesel fuel. Compared to gasoline engines, diesels emit less
carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and carbon dioxide. Since 2006 Academy has been using
clean ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) which further reduces emissions up to 10%. ULSD
is a petroleum distillate product that undergoes hydrodesulphurization to eliminate more than
99% of the sulfur content. The removal of sulfur from diesel is an analogous to the removal of
lead from gasoline, enabling the effective use of advanced catalysts and emissions filters.
Waste Oil
All waste oil is pumped directly from the bus to a 500-gallon tank. A licensed waste hauler
removes the waste oil from the tank directly to a truck to be recycled.
Academy is presently conducting tests to use its waste oil to heat its garage facilities.
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10. CHARTER EXPERIENCE
Academy has vast experience providing transportation services for unique, high profile
events throughout our service area.
The list of annual events includes:
New York City Marathon – Academy has provided service and
operational coordination for this marquee event since 1993. On
marathon morning we move over 40,000 participants from multiple
locations around New York City to the starting area in Staten
Island in three hours.
Academy provides shuttle service from various hotels in
Manhattan to the Tennis Center in Queens for the two week
event. At its peak, service requires up to thirty buses operating
several routes.
Academy has provided charter and shuttle bus services to the
thousands of volunteers and participants for over 20 years.
Academy has provided service for this event since its inception in 2010
Academy has provided service for the Army/Navy for over 10
years.
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Major Sports Events
Super Bowl XLVIII – NJ/NY
Managed and operated over 400 buses
Super Bowl LIV – Miami
Super Bowl LV -- Tampa
2018 All Star Game- Tampa
2016 Winter Classic- Washington, DC
2015 Winter Classic-Boston, MA
2014 Stanley Cup Final – New York
2012 Stanley Cup Final-New Jersey
2011 Stanley Cup Final – Boston
2010 Stanley Cup Final-Philadelphia
2017 All Star Game- Miami
2008, 2009 & 2015 World Series- New York
2008 & 2013 All Star Game-New York
2012 All Star Game- Philadelphia
2011 All Star Game- New York
2015 All Star Game- New York
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College Football Bowl Games
Cure Bowl
Miami Beach Bowl
St. Petersburg Bowl
Military Bowl
Belk Bowl
Russell Athletics Bowl
Orange Bowl
Birmingham Bowl
Citrus Bowl
Outback Bowl
Gator Bowl
Boca Bowl
NCAA Football Championship
Tampa -2017
Golf Tournaments
US Open
2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2013
PGA Championship
2005, 2016, 2017
Northern Trust Open (Barclays)
2008- present
Tiger Woods/ATT Championship
2015
Presidents Cup
2017
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11. SERVICE AREA
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12. REFERENCES
• Lenore Thomas – City of Coconut Creek – 954-545-6670 / 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 /
lthomas@coconutcreek.net
• Gerriann Pane - Gerri’s Travel Adventures – 954-803-2468 / PO Box 671001 – Coral Springs, FL 33076 /
gerriann519@aol.com
• Marjorie Cooper - City of Hollywood – 954-921-3408 / 2030 Polk Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 /
mlcooper@hollywoodfl.org
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CONTACT
Florida International University
Thomas Hartley
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Thomas.hartley@fiu.edu
305-348-3615
Lynn University
Paul Rinschler 3601
N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Prinschler@lynn.edu
561-237-7268
Rob Mendez
Account Manager for University of Miami
305.284.6133 (office) 786.227.8792
(mobile) | robertomendez@anthonytravel.com
Hecht Athletic Center | 5821 San Amaro Drive | Coral
Gables, FL 33146
Florida Golf Coast University
Julie McColley
0501 FGCU Blvd S
Fort Myers, FL 33965
juliemccolley@anthonytravel.com
201-994-5327
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Serviced by Academy:
NFL Local/Home Teams
New England Patriots
New York Giants
New York Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington DC
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFL Visiting Teams
Academy services all NFL visiting teams in
Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Jacksonville
and Tampa.
MLB Local/Home Teams MLB Visiting Teams
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Nationals
Tampa Bay Rays
Academy services all MLB visiting teams in
NYC, Philadelphia and Baltimore; most
teams in Washington DC and Boston.
NHL Local/Home Teams NHL Visiting Teams
Academy services all NHL visiting teams in
Philadelphia and Washington DC; some
teams in Boston and NYC.
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals
NBA Local/Home Teams
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Wizards
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13. EXHIBITS:
1. Vehicle Amenities and Descriptions
2. City of Sunny Isles Required Forms
3. Academy Bus Contact Sheet
4. Preventative and Maintenance forms
5. Substance Abuse Policy
6. Motor Coach Operators Manual
7. Certificate of Insurance
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EXHIBIT 1: VEHICLE AMENITIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Van Hool Coach – (56 passenger)
Features
• 56 Seats
• Lavatory
• Undercarriage luggage compartment
• DVD Player w/ multiple screens
• Power outlets
• Wi-Fi
• DirecTV
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TEMSA European Coach - (38 passenger)
Features
Arrived in 2011
European Style in a Smaller Package
38 Seats with DVD Player & Restroom
Now Featuring Wi-Fi Internet Access
Electrical outlets
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EXHIBIT 3: ACADEMY BUS CONTACT SHEET
Academy Bus, LLC
4160 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
33312
954-452-7771
Christopher LaFauci
Regional Sales Director
4160 Ravenswood Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Office: 954-452-7771 x2017
Cell: 917-542-1224
e-mail: clafauci@academybus.com
Veronica Ruiz
Charter Sales Manager
4160 Ravenswood Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
33312
Office: 954-452-7771 x2005
Cell: 786-371-3481
email:vruiz@academybus.com
Antonio Ramos
Vice President, Sales
Mobile: 201-207-3250
Office: 201-420-7000 ext. 2269
e-mail: aramos@academybus.com
Fort Lauderdale Operations
954-452-7771
Academy 24/7 Operations/Dispatch
800-442-7272 Ext 2253 or 2
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EXHIBIT 4: ACADEMY PREVENTATIVE AND MAINTENANCE FORMS
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
EXHIBIT 6:
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
EXHIBIT 7:
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02
Response to Invitation to Bid
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Motor Coach Transportation
Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02