Summary
Indiana University is soliciting proposals for a Strategic Hotel Partner (Solicitation ID RFP‑MRO‑1932‑2026) to provide competitive lodging, group‑travel support, integration with IU’s travel‑management systems, and ancillary services including sponsorship/marketing and sustainability reporting. The award will run for an initial five‑year term with renewal options and requires aggressive room‑rate rebates, last‑room availability where feasible, direct‑billing support, and dedicated account management to support university travel and events. Questions are due by July 9, 2026 and proposals are due July 30, 2026 (contact: John Bodle, Strategic Sourcing Manager as listed in the posting).