From tim.hay at state.or.us Mon Dec 13 10:00:10 2010 From: tim.hay at state.or.us (HAY Tim * SSD SPO) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00:10 -0800 Subject: [Travel-Link] WSCA Lodging Program Message-ID: <028FE44DB341F14CB911A04D7DEAB7CC029640E4@exchnode01.ad.state.or.us> The DAS State Procurement Office is pleased to introduce WSCA Lodging. WSCA Lodging is a nationwide lodging program that contains a searchable database of almost 4000 qualified lodging facilities across the United States that will honor GSA Per-Diem Rates for State and Political Subdivision employees traveling on official business. This project was led by the State of Oregon in partnership with the Western States Contracting Alliance, National Association of State Procurement Officials, State Travel Managers Alliance and the Society of Government Travel Officials. The searchable hotel database is now live and everyone is encouraged to use this site first when searching for hotel rooms. Here are some tips for using the database. Searching Properties: The searchable database will display properties for the city you searched for. It contains icons showing amenities. It contains additional information (map, property details, and rates) by clicking the links on the right. Estimated Cost: When searching for lodging facilities, the estimated cost is based on the per-diem and tax rate for that location. This estimated rate may change if the property offers a discount or if your search dates begin in one per-diem season and end in another. Local taxes may vary by location and are subject to change without notice. Preferred Properties: Green is good. If the search results show a green leaf or $ icon, it indicates that property is economically or environmentally preferable. Economically preferable indicates the property offers rates lower than GSA per-diems. Environmentally preferable means the property is using advanced environmentally friendly processes in their operation. Green star indicates that there are no black out dates and a green key means the property offers last room availability. Corporate ID: Each property may have a corporate ID number next to it. You may need to enter this number or code into the Corporate ID or Company ID number on the hotel website. Booking a room: This is only a database and not a search engine. To book a room, contact your contracted travel agency if required by your state's policy. Or, click "book hotel" to take you to the hotel website and complete the booking process. The link contains a code to ensure the proper room rate is used. You may need to enter the corporate ID in the Corporate ID or Company ID field or choose State Government Rate from the Select Rate Type drop down menu on the hotel website. Checking In: Travelers checking in at the hotel will need to produce verification of being a government employee. Verification types include: an employee ID badge, a business card with employees name printed on it, or a government credit card with employer name and employees name identified on the card. For more information and to begin using the WSCA Lodging database, visit www.wscalodging.org Tim A. Hay, CPPB, CGTP, OPBC Lead State Procurement Analyst DAS State Procurement Office 1225 Ferry St SE U140 Salem, OR 97301-4285 Ph. 503-378-4650 Fax. 503-373-1626 tim.hay at state.or.us ************************************************************************ DAS State Procurement Office Mission: "Demonstrate and provide leadership through innovative, responsive, and accountable public procurement services. ************************************************************************ Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message, including any attachments or links, may contain privileged, confidential and/or legally protected information. 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Not all of the properties wanted to be on a national list. The WSCA Lodging Program is meant to be an extension of in-state lodging lists that states may already have in place. The Oregon instate lodging list is still available for in-state travel. Both the WSCA Lodging list and the in-state lodging list are located on the SPO Travel website. When traveling out of State, you are encouraged to use the WSCA Lodging program. When traveling in-state, you have the option of using either program. Best regards, Tim A. 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URL: From tim.hay at state.or.us Thu Dec 16 09:14:19 2010 From: tim.hay at state.or.us (HAY Tim * SSD SPO) Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:14:19 -0800 Subject: [Travel-Link] Enterprise Rent a Car and National Car Rental price adjustment Message-ID: <028FE44DB341F14CB911A04D7DEAB7CC02964136@exchnode01.ad.state.or.us> To: All State Agencies and ORCPP Members From: DAS State Procurement Office Subject Line: Price Adjustment for Enterprise Rent a Car and National Car Rental Contract/Price Agreement # 9950 Contractor Name: Enterprise Rent a Car and National Car Rental Contract/Price Agreement Name Nationwide Vehicle Rental Services Message: Effective January 1, 2011, a 1.2% price increase becomes effective on the base rates for vehicle rental services with Enterprise Rent a Car and National Car Rental. Only the base rates are affected. City differential fees remain unchanged. The new rates are posted on the DAS State Procurement Office Travel Page. http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/SSD/SPO/travel-menu.shtml The ORPIN Contract supplemental will also be updated soon with the new rates. For more information regarding this message contact Tim Hay at (503) 378-4650 or via e-mail tim.hay at state.or.us Tim A. Hay, CPPB, CGTP, OPBC Lead State Procurement Analyst DAS State Procurement Office 1225 Ferry St SE U140 Salem, OR 97301-4285 Ph. 503-378-4650 Fax. 503-373-1626 tim.hay at state.or.us ************************************************************************ DAS State Procurement Office Mission: "Demonstrate and provide leadership through innovative, responsive, and accountable public procurement services. ************************************************************************ Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message, including any attachments or links, may contain privileged, confidential and/or legally protected information. 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