Lodging
The In-State Lodging Directory provides hotel options for official State of Colordo business travel. However, these 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)
STMP IN-STATE LODGING DIRECTORY
The following vendors comply with the Basic Ordering Agreement as defined below
Choice Hotels International
Guaranteed Third-Party Billing Process!
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1-800-531-5900,
CD# is SOC; to book on-line use CD# SOCLQ
La Quinta - State of colorado Brochure
Basic Ordering Agreement for In-State Lodging
The State Travel Management Program has created the Basic Ordering Agreement for In-State Lodging to meet the varied needs of the State of Colorado employee travelers. The BOA is to provide a higher level of customer service with GUARANTEES that STMP, Travel Compliance Designee's, Travel Arrangers and employee travelers can count on. To summarize, the BOA for In-State Lodging requires:
Submission of the Vendor Response Form is considered acceptance to the State of Colorado's offer to participate in the State of Colorado 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 for In-State Lodging Services
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:
ITP Vendor Response Form
(Vendor Response Form Worksheet)
Note: Only on-line submissions will be accepted - Do not fax worksheets
STMP Management
State Tax Exemption Information
FYI -For Your Information - Government Purchases Exemptions
(Provides details on which state travel cards qualify for tax exemption status.)
Inappropriate use of Tax-Exempt Certificates
State of Colorado Tax-Exempt Certificate
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.