Lodging
The State Travel Management Program provides a variety of lodging options that provide cost-saving opportunities. All lodging agreements are considered PERMISSIVE, which allows a State Traveler to stay at other lodging establishments. Current Fiscal Rule concerning Lodging reimbursement are as follows:
6.1 Lodging A Traveler shall follow Traveler's Agency or Institution of Higher Education's Travel Policy regarding the use STMP approved or designated lodging facilities The Traveler shall submit receipts for lodging as documentation of the expense and shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of lodging, provided the Traveler complies with §3.2 of this Fiscal Rule.
(effective date: 07/01/09)
GSA Lodging Per Diems effective 10/1/2010 (Benchmark for State Lodging Program)
STMP Lodging Guidance
WSCA Lodging is a nationwide lodging program that contains a searchable database of almost 10,000 qualified lodging facilities that will honor GSA Per-Diem Rates for State and Political Subdivision employees traveling on official business. WSCA Lodging is being hosted on the State of Oregon website.
STMP IN-STATE LODGING DIRECTORY
Basic Ordering Agreements for In-State Lodging
Guaranteed Third-Party Billing Process - Form
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1-800-531-5900, BOOK HERE!
CD# is SOC; to book on-line use CD# SOCLQ
La Quinta - State of Colorado Brochure
State Tax Exemption Information:
STMP Tax Exempt Memo
State of Colorado Tax Exempt Certificate
Inappropriate Use of Tax Exempt Status
FYI-Government Purchases Exemptions
(Provides details on which state travel cards qualify for tax exemption status.)
FYI - UPDATE: Some states tax any purchase by state government employees. Those states include Arizona, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Mississippi, Washington, and Washington, D.C. Also, Alabama, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Virginia tax lodging, but not tangible personal property purchases. However, Virginia, while exempting purchases of tangible personal property, will still tax meals.
Lodging Vendor Opportunity:
Submission of the Vendor Response Form is considered acceptance to the State of Colorado's offer to participate in the State of Colorado In-State Lodging Program. Please double check your information prior to submission. You will be notified via email of your property's acceptance to the program.
Invitation To Participate Agreement (Scope of Work)
If your Lodging Property agree to the Terms & Conditions of the Invitation To Participate, please proceed with completing the ON-LINE ITP Vendor Response Form:
Automated ITP Vendor Response Process
( Vendor Response Form Worksheet )
Note: Only on-line submissions will be accepted - Do not fax worksheets
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