Travel Planning Services

The government authority located in Ames, Iowa, is seeking a vendor to provide student group travel planning and program coordination services for a short-term study abroad program. The selected vendor must coordinate all travel logistics, including air transportation, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation. Additionally, the agency requires the vendor to arrange cultural and educational experiences that connect local culture with business practices and agricultural systems to enhance student learning. The program involves students collaborating with a corporate sponsor to complete real-world consulting projects focused on supply chain management and logistics. The corporate partner will facilitate site visits and access to operations, including specialized or behind-the-scenes opportunities, to support the student project work. The travel program culminates in student teams presenting strategic recommendations to this corporate partner. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted onsite. Bidders may submit their proposals digitally via email or through an online submission portal, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than July 9, 2026.