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Response to Invitation to Bid City of Sunny Isles Beach Motor Coach Transportation Invitation to Bid No. 21-03-02 2 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