Travel Services for the State of Maryland

The State of Maryland is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive travel, food, lodging, and entertainment services for state employees and officials. The contract is a Double‑Envelope RFP (technical and price proposals) with a budget class of $1 M–$2.5 M. Vendors must demonstrate capability to manage travel bookings, negotiate rates, ensure compliance with state travel policies, and provide reporting on travel expenditures. Small Business Reserve is not required, but the state encourages participation from VSBE (1 %) and MBE (5 %). The solicitation includes numerous attachments (amendments, Q&A, forms, subcontractor lists, sample contract, etc.) that must be reviewed and complied with. • Scope: booking air, rail, ground transportation; hotel and lodging reservations; meal and entertainment arrangements; expense tracking and reporting. • Budget: $1‑2.5 million (Project Cost Class D). • Submission: double‑envelope proposal due Sep 17 2026 2:00 PM EST. • Evaluation: technical compliance first, then price. • Required forms: MBE/VSBE participation, financial proposal, subcontractor list, reference checks. • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit indicated.