EOHED Travel Agency Reservation Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED), is seeking proposals from Massachusetts-based travel agencies to provide domestic and international travel reservation services for EOHED and its agencies. The contract will have an initial term from March 21, 2016 to June 30, 2016, with up to three one-year renewal options for a total potential term of four years. The selected agencies will be responsible for booking hotel, air, and other travel arrangements on behalf of EOHED. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience providing travel reservation services and be members in good standing with the International Association of Travel Agents (IATA). The evaluation process will consider the bidder's capabilities, account team, budget/compensation, subcontractors, business references, demonstrative effectiveness, supplier diversity plan, and environmental plan.

The procurement includes a Supplier Diversity Program, which allows for up to 2% bonus points for submitting an optional supplier diversity plan. The estimated annual contract obligation range is $10,000 to $50,000, with a total estimated contract range of $40,000 to $200,000 over the potential four-year term. Bidders must complete various Commonwealth of Massachusetts forms, including a Prompt Pay Discount Form, an Electronic Funds Transfer Form, and a Bidder's Procurement Relationship Disclosure Form. The current incumbent is not identified, and the funding sources are not specified in the provided information.