New Jersey Department of Education - Travel Management Services – Holocaust Education Summer Seminar - RFP 27-003 (2026)
Department of Education | State of New JerseyState · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The New Jersey Department of Education seeks a qualified, full-service travel agency to provide comprehensive travel coordination and management services for the Holocaust Educators International Study Tour. The multi-year contract covers approximately 45 educators and up to three Department and Commission travel leads for annual summer study tours across Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands. Scope of work includes booking international and domestic group airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation (motor coaches, airport transfers), guided tours, museum and site reservations, dining arrangements, participant payment collection, and 24-hour on-site support. Vendors must submit proposals by November 23, 2026, with written questions due November 9, 2026. The contract has an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions.
Comprehensive Travel Coordination Plan, Detailed Itinerary Confirmation Package, Participant Payment and Financial Reports, Final Pre-Departure Packet, Post-Travel Summary Report
Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Applicant's Technical Ability and Approach, Price Evaluation
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Summary
The New Jersey Department of Education seeks a qualified, full-service travel agency to provide comprehensive travel coordination and management services for the Holocaust Educators International Study Tour.
The multi-year contract covers approximately 45 educators and up to three Department and Commission travel leads for annual summer study tours across Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands. Scope of work includes booking international and domestic group airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation (motor coaches, airport transfers), guided tours, museum and site reservations, dining arrangements, participant payment collection, and 24-hour on-site support. Vendors must submit proposals by November 23, 2026, with written questions due November 9, 2026. The contract has an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Personnel Qualifications
- Applicant's Experience
- Applicant's Technical Ability and Approach
- Price Evaluation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Comprehensive Travel Coordination Plan
- Detailed Itinerary Confirmation Package
- Participant Payment and Financial Reports
- Final Pre-Departure Packet
- Post-Travel Summary Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Applicant Form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Chapter 271 Vendor Certification and Political Disclosure Form
- MacBride Principles Form
- Business Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Insurance
- Source Disclosure Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Proof of Affirmative Action Compliance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- State of New Jersey
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of Education | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Comprehensive Travel Coordination Plan, Detailed Itinerary Confirmation Package, Participant Payment and Financial Reports, Final Pre-Departure Packet, Post-Travel Summary Report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Applicant's Technical Ability and Approach, Price Evaluation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.