International and Domestic Travel Partners

The Des Moines school district is seeking qualified vendors to serve as International and Domestic Travel Partners. The solicitation is a Request for Qualification (RFQ) that requires interested firms to submit an information sheet and supporting documents (certificate of insurance, sex offender acknowledgment, etc.) by the response deadline. The district will evaluate qualifications and may award a contract for managing travel arrangements for staff, students, and related activities, both within the United States and abroad. No specific scope details are provided, but the vendor will be expected to handle booking, itinerary management, compliance with travel policies, and possibly negotiate rates with airlines, hotels, and ground transportation providers. • Issue Date: 15 Oct 2026; Response Deadline: 5 Nov 2026. • Contact: Andy Hulse ([email protected]). • Required attachments: response PDF, certificate of insurance, sex‑offender acknowledgment, and any other credentials. • Must comply with Iowa Code Chapter 22 public‑record requirements; confidential information is not permitted. • No price ceiling or contract term disclosed; selection based on qualifications.