RFP Athletic Department Travel Provider - 2024

This contract establishes a three‑year, university‑wide travel management service for Wayne State University’s Athletic Department. The selected vendor must act as the single point of contact for all travel arrangements—including air, hotel, charter, and ground transportation—provide 3‑5 supplier options for each category, negotiate and sign contracts on the university’s behalf, front‑fund all travel costs, maintain a $2 million annual line of credit, and deliver 24 × 7 × 365 customer support. The vendor is also required to submit detailed insurance coverage, adhere to wage‑rate and buy‑American requirements, and report quarterly on minority‑owned subcontracting. The contract runs from June 1 2024 to May 31 2027, with two optional one‑year extensions. • Scope: Full‑service travel program for all athletic teams, including procurement, payment, and support. • Financial obligation: Vendor must provide a $2 M/year line of credit and submit a cost schedule (Schedule C) with year‑by‑year pricing. • Compliance: Extensive insurance, non‑collusion, conflict‑of‑interest, and diversity reporting requirements.