International & Domestic Travel & Study Abroad Services Providers

Ocean County College has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking providers of International & Domestic Travel & Study Abroad Services for the 2026 fiscal year. The procurement aims to establish a pool of qualified firms to deliver comprehensive travel and study abroad support services for the college. Specific services include arranging international and domestic travel and accommodations, developing customized and faculty-led study abroad programs, facilitating international partnerships, and assisting faculty with program planning. Comprehensive service requirements encompass visa processing, pre-departure briefings, airport transfers, and ticket purchases. The college will evaluate respondents based on multiple criteria, including experience, reputation, knowledge of higher education travel requirements, and availability to meet institutional needs. Key procurement dates include a vendor questions deadline of 9/19/2025, college response deadline of 9/24/2025, and RFQ submission due date of 9/30/2025 at 11:00 A.M. The anticipated contract award date is 10/9/2025, with a contract period running from 10/09/2025 through 10/08/2026.

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the college demonstrates a preference for vendors with prior experience serving higher education clients. The solicitation suggests respondents must submit detailed qualification statements demonstrating extensive capabilities in international and domestic travel services. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The RFQ appears structured to create a flexible service provider pool that can be utilized on an as-needed basis throughout the fiscal year. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive travel management capabilities, with a particular emphasis on supporting educational institutional travel and study abroad program requirements.