RFQ2627001-Executive Programs International Study Tour April 2027
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2136555
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Kristin Maher kristin.maher@baruch.cuny.edu (646) 660-6162
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About this opportunity
Baruch College of the City University of New York is requesting quotes for an international executive study tour to Marrakesh, Morocco and Lisbon, Portugal (or San Francisco and Silicon Valley as an alternate domestic option) for the Zicklin School of Business's Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration, and Executive MS in Human Resource Management programs, April 3–11, 2027, with quotes due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing comparable services to higher education institutions, with extensive regional knowledge and at least three client references from similar-scope higher-education organizations. No MWBE, MBE, WBE, or SDVOB participation goals are established.
The program will serve 34 total travelers (30 students and 4 faculty/administrators). The vendor is responsible for arranging site visits to corporations, startups, nonprofits, NGOs, and government agencies; securing C-suite presenters and government officials; booking hotel accommodations (vendors must provide separate pricing for both 4-star and 5-star options); organizing ground transportation between Marrakesh and Lisbon; coordinating meals and cultural activities; and delivering comprehensive program materials. The scope includes at least one mandatory production facility or factory tour, sessions on healthcare delivery and the healthcare ecosystem, and workforce-development content relevant to all three degree programs. All visits and speakers require prior Baruch College and CUNY approval. An optional COVID-19 quarantine insurance quote is required separately and will not be paid unless exercised by the College.
Pricing must be submitted with separate breakdowns for academic program arrangements, logistics and accommodation costs, and per-person airfare. Pricing shall be firm and fixed for the 180-day period from August 5, 2026 through early February 2027. The College pays based on approved invoices and reserves the right to suspend, abandon, or terminate the contract without cause. Questions are due July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Respondents must sign and return Addendum No. 1 with their submissions. All communications must be directed to Kristin Maher, Kristin.Maher@baruch.cuny.edu or 646-660-6162, under New York State Procurement Lobbying Act requirements.
Opportunity text
Baruch College of the City University of New York ("University") seeks a vendor to devise an international trip for the Zicklin School of Business's Executive MBA and MS programs to Marrakesh, Morocco and Lisbon, Portugal, with an alternate trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, California if a trip to Morocco and Portugal is not feasible. The Program Dates are April 3-April 11, 2027. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Proposers must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing services of similar scope and scale as those identified in this solicitation. They should have extensive knowledge of the region in order to provide our students with a robust and quality program. Visits and speakers should be of highest quality. IMPORTANT DATES: Deadline for Questions: Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 10:00AM. RFQ DUE DATE: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Prospective Vendors may request a copy of the RFQ by email from the Designated Contact listed below. Any purchase that results from this advertisement shall be governed by the University's standard Terms and Conditions, Purchase Order, and the Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts (Appendix A). The restricted period has begun. Contact with CUNY: Under the requirements of the Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA), all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an "impermissible contact" under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor. Compliance with the PLA: Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected. 1. "Offerer's Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant toState Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)"2. "Offerer's Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations andCertification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k" For rules and regulations, and more information on the PLA, please visit: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm (Advisory Council FAQs) http://www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act) Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: International Study Programs Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 10.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
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