Delta Air Lines Discount Program

The State of North Dakota, through its Office of Management and Budget State Procurement Office, is seeking to establish a noncompetitive purchase agreement with Delta Air Lines for a corporate travel discount program. The procurement aims to secure a guaranteed 4.3% discount on domestic airfares across all fare classes, with potential additional discounts for international travel. The contract will allow state employees to book travel directly with Delta or through travel agents, though participation will not be mandatory. Vendors interested in responding must submit their proposals electronically through the State Procurement Office Online system by August 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT. Submission requirements include comprehensive company information, contact details, solution specifications, value-added features, and detailed cost information including shipping and handling. The state has justified the noncompetitive approach by asserting that Delta is the only major carrier offering a consistent, flat-percentage discount applicable across all fare classes, with competing airlines providing only variable or loyalty-based incentives.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not appear to have special provisions for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The contract opportunity is open to Delta Air Lines as the primary vendor, with an invitation for other airlines to challenge the noncompetitive designation by submitting equivalent proposals. While a precise award value is not specified, the contract represents an ongoing travel discount program with potential ongoing savings for the state through reduced airfare costs. The initial procurement is structured as a program participation agreement rather than a traditional fixed-value contract, with the primary value being the guaranteed 4.3% discount on domestic travel for state employees. The contract's geographic scope covers the State of North Dakota's travel requirements, with potential flexibility for future expansion or modification of discount terms.