RFP-730-UofH-3089 Study Abroad Dubai & India FY26

The University of Houston, a state institution in Texas, has issued Request for Proposal RFP-730-UofH-3089 for a study abroad program targeting graduate students from C. T. Bauer College of Business. The procurement seeks a vendor to facilitate a two-week international educational experience to Dubai and India scheduled for May 2026, serving as a capstone experience for students pursuing global management careers. The RFP was released on December 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST, with a response deadline of January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit sealed bids, with a Q&A close date of January 6, 2026, at 12:00 AM CST. The procurement is classified as a Goods and Services request with confidential pricing requirements, indicating a complex selection process that likely requires detailed proposals demonstrating expertise in international educational program management, student logistics, cultural engagement, and academic coordination.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information are currently specified in the available documentation. The RFP does not outline a predetermined contract value or budget range, suggesting potential flexibility in vendor proposals. No commodity codes have been assigned, and the evaluation process appears to be straightforward without auto-scoring, panel questionnaires, or proxy response restrictions. The sealed bid procedure implies a competitive selection process where vendors will be evaluated based on their comprehensive program proposal, logistical capabilities, academic alignment, and potential to provide a transformative international educational experience for graduate business students. The confidential pricing requirements further suggest that cost will be a significant but not sole determining factor in vendor selection.