NIGP 99349: Travel-In, Travel Agency Fees

NIGP 99349 Travel-In, Travel Agency Fees is an Item code covering travel arrangement services, including international airfare, ground transportation, accommodations, meals, and experiential programming that state and local governments and public institutions procure for faculty-led study abroad programs, official travel, and student educational trips. State universities, school districts, and municipal agencies use this code to source vendors who can manage multi-leg international itineraries, coordinate lodging and transportation logistics, and bundle educational or professional development components into travel packages. The work spans booking and ticketing through on-site tour guidance and accommodating special requests such as dietary or accessibility needs.

University of Houston-Downtown issued RFP 784272725 on August 17, 2026 for a faculty-led study abroad program to Spain and Portugal scheduled for January 5–17, 2027, with proposals due September 1, 2026. The program spans 22–28 students and two faculty members traveling from Houston (IAH) to Lisbon and Madrid or Barcelona, with the vendor responsible for international airfare, accommodations (minimum 3-star), daily breakfast, group dinners, airport and ground transportation with on-site guide, and industry visits and university engagement aligned with business education. The target budget is approximately $4,000 per participant, inclusive of all travel-related services. Evaluation weighs Travel Arrangements and Quality (25 points), Industry and Experiential Learning Opportunities (30 points), Local University and Academic Engagement (15 points), Cost and Overall Value (20 points), and Vendor Experience and References (10 points). The University requires vendors to submit three professional references from higher education institutions or comparable organizations for services provided within the past five years and to carry Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Professional Liability of $5 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, with the University named as Additional Insured.