RFP730-21109 College of Art Study Abroad iArt 1300

Status: Addendum Posted
Contact Name: Eric Cabiran
Contact Number: 713-743-8568
Contact Email: ecabiran@Central.UH.EDU
Response Due Date: 8/11/2021
Response Due Time: 2:00 PM
Agency/Texas SmartBuy Member Number: 730
Days Solicited: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice
Solicitation Posting Date: 7/21/2021
Last Modified: 8/3/2021 9:00 am
Solicitation Description: 1.1    GENERAL   The University of Houston System (System) comprises the largest Texas state institution system of higher education located in an urban, metropolitan environment. The UH System's research and scholarship is globally significant, nationally competitive, and serve as an engine for economic development, while its public service activities enhance the quality of life in the region. The UH System offers undergraduate and graduates degree programs in a variety of disciplines; courses are conducted throughout most of the

calendar year. The student population of the University of Houston (“University” or “Owner”) is comprised of over 46,000 students. The University of Houston employs approximately 2,700 faculty members and 4,000 staff members. The other component universities, in surrounding areas, include: the University of Houston-Clear Lake, located in the far southeast Houston-area, which has a student population of approximately 9,000 students, 800 faculty and 600 staff members; the University of Houston-Downtown, located in downtown Houston, which has approximately 14,000 students, 750 faculty and 600 staff members; and the University of Houston-Victoria is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Houston and serves over 4,300 students, 200 faculty and 300 staff members.The University invites you to submit a proposal to serve as the chosen travel agency on a cultural faculty led learning abroad program to Rome, Italy January 4-12, 2022 for up to 4 faculty and 40 students registered in iART 1300- The Arts in Rome. Content of travel will include themes taught in course and locations to experience where art is perceived in political, societal, and cultural factors that effect and are affected by the arts in that city.Respondents are encouraged to propose contractual arrangements offering the maximum benefit to the University in terms of (1) services to the University, (2) total overall cost to the University, and (3) project management expertise. Proposers should describe all educational, state, and local government discounts, as well as any other applicable discounts that may be available to the University in a contract for Services.RESPONDENTS ARE CAUTIONED TO READ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS RFP CAREFULLY AND TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE RESPONSE TO ALL REQUIREMENTS AND QUESTIONS AS DIRECTED.
1.1    GENERAL   
The University of Houston System (System) comprises the largest Texas state institution system of higher education located in an urban, metropolitan environment. The UH System's research and scholarship is globally significant, nationally competitive, and serve as an engine for economic development, while its public service activities enhance the quality of life in the region. The UH System offers undergraduate and graduates degree programs in a variety of disciplines; courses are conducted throughout most of the calendar year. The student population of the University of Houston (“University” or “Owner”) is comprised of over 46,000 students. The University of Houston employs approximately 2,700 faculty members and 4,000 staff members. The other component universities, in surrounding areas, include: the University of Houston-Clear Lake, located in the far southeast Houston-area, which has a student population of approximately 9,000 students, 800 faculty and 600 staff members; the University of Houston-Downtown, located in downtown Houston, which has approximately 14,000 students, 750 faculty and 600 staff members; and the University of Houston-Victoria is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Houston and serves over 4,300 students, 200 faculty and 300 staff members.

The University invites you to submit a proposal to serve as the chosen travel agency on a cultural faculty led learning abroad program to Rome, Italy January 4-12, 2022 for up to 4 faculty and 40 students registered in iART 1300- The Arts in Rome. Content of travel will include themes taught in course and locations to experience where art is perceived in political, societal, and cultural factors that effect and are affected by the arts in that city.

Respondents are encouraged to propose contractual arrangements offering the maximum benefit to the University in terms of (1) services to the University, (2) total overall cost to the University, and (3) project management expertise. Proposers should describe all educational, state, and local government discounts, as well as any other applicable discounts that may be available to the University in a contract for Services.

RESPONDENTS ARE CAUTIONED TO READ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS RFP CAREFULLY AND TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE RESPONSE TO ALL REQUIREMENTS AND QUESTIONS AS DIRECTED.


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Class/Item Code: 96288-Travel, Non-Local (Scheduled And Unscheduled), Provided By Third Party (Incl. Commercial Airplane Travel And Helicopter Services) 95892-Travel Management Services 99300-TRAVEL, HIGHER EDUCATION 99325-Travel, Students, Including Meals