International Seminar Provider

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), acting for the Nevada System of Higher Education, is soliciting proposals under RFP 790-AK for an International Seminar Provider. The selected contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive planning and execution of international travel services for undergraduate and graduate seminars, including the coordination of transportation, lodging, meals, and business-related site visits. The objective is to provide business and cultural enrichment through academic itineraries and service-learning components. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Nevada Government Marketplace (NGEM) by January 21, 2026. Submissions are limited to 25 pages and must include a separate pricing response form, an RFP response form, and a list of subcontractors. Evaluation is based on a trade-off analysis rather than lowest price, with the highest weight placed on the quality and alignment of the response with the scope of work (40 points), followed by experience and stability (25 points), operating approach (20 points), and pricing (15 points). References are a mandatory pass/fail requirement. Qualified providers must hold ARC or IATAN accreditations and comply with WCAG 2.0 A and AA and Section 508 accessibility standards. The procurement process enforces a strict no-contact rule, where communication with any UNLV employee other than the designated purchasing analyst may lead to disqualification. Additionally, the contract is subject to an appropriations contingency and requires specific reporting for Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises if the contract value exceeds 1,000,000 dollars.