Travel Management Services

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Travel Management Services. UMB seeks to contract with one or more global travel services firms with a minimum of 10 years' experience in providing comprehensive travel management services, including servicing state agencies and universities. The required services include worldwide airline, lodging, and transportation reservations and ticketing, compliance reporting, specialty travel services, and 24/7 customer support. Proposals are due on May 3, 2024, and the initial contract term is for 5 years, with an optional 5-year renewal at UMB's discretion. Pricing will be evaluated along with the technical merits of each proposal, and UMB reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards, or no award at all.

This contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside or disadvantaged enterprises. The RFP does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP indicates UMB's estimated annual travel spend is $2.4 million, with 85% for faculty/staff and 70% for domestic air travel, but does not specify a budget range for the contract award.