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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The DAS State Procurement Office is pleased to introduce
WSCA Lodging. <font color=black><span style='color:black'>WSCA Lodging is a
nationwide lodging program that contains a searchable database of almost
4000 qualified lodging facilities across the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">United States</st1:country-region></st1:place> that will honor GSA
Per-Diem Rates for State and Political Subdivision employees traveling on
official business. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>This project was led by the State of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Searching Properties:</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> 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. <br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font></b></strong><br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Estimated Cost:</span></font></b></strong>
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.<br>
<br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Preferred
Properties:</span></font></b></strong> <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Green
is good.</span></i> 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.<br>
<br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Corporate ID:</span></font></b></strong>
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.<br>
<br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Booking a room:</span></font></b></strong>
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.<br>
<br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Checking In:</span></font></b></strong>
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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>For more information and to begin using
the WSCA Lodging database, visit <a href="http://www.wscalodging.org/">www.wscalodging.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tim
A. Hay, CPPB, CGTP, OPBC<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Lead</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Procurement Analyst<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">DAS</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Procurement Office<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1225 Ferry St SE</st1:address></st1:Street>
U140<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Salem</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">OR</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">97301-4285</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ph.
503-378-4650<br>
Fax. 503-373-1626<br>
tim.hay@state.or.us <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>************************************************************************<br>
DAS State Procurement Office <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Mission</st1:place></st1:City>:
<br>
"Demonstrate and provide leadership through innovative, responsive, and
accountable public procurement services.<br>
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