[Travel-Link] WSCA Lodging Program

[HAY Tim * SSD SPO]

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 <http://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 

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