Awarded vendors
- Arcos Learning Abroad
Description
Austin Community College (ACC) solicited and awarded a contract for comprehensive travel‑management services supporting a short‑term faculty‑led study‑abroad program in Argentina (including a brief excursion to Uruguay). The awardee must provide all accommodations (host‑family housing, faculty apartments, hotel rooms in Iguazú), meals, guided tours, transportation (airfare, airport transfers, group flights), classroom rentals, and 24/7 logistical support for 10‑16 students plus a faculty leader. Pricing is to be submitted as a lump‑sum per‑student amount that also covers the faculty leader’s costs; optional single‑room pricing is required in an exhibit. The solicitation emphasized Small‑Local‑Business‑Enterprise (SLBE) participation with a target of ≥30 % involvement. Evaluation will weight price (30 %), past performance (25 %), quality/availability (25 %), and fit to ACC needs (20 %). The contract is expected to start on 17 Jan 2025, with no disclosed end date or renewal terms.