Enroll in Statewide Travel Program for Government Entities

California government entities including cities, counties, special districts, state universities, community colleges, and K-12 public school districts can benefit from lower travel costs by enrolling in the Statewide Travel Program.
About this Service
The Statewide Travel Program (STP) meets your government travel needs by providing the most economical rates and fares available.  Benefit from lower travel costs through negotiated discounts, comprehensive travel management services, and a simplified online travel booking process. There is no cost to join the program.  There are transaction fees based on usage, once you begin utilizing services.  

How to Participate

  1. All necessary paperwork, applications and forms listed below will be provided by the Travel Program Specialist. They will also assist with the set-up process, provide instructions and answer your questions regarding participation in the program. If you would like to be contacted, please complete the interest intake form.

  2. STP’s Travel Payment Services (TPS) vendor is the required payment method for access to the state discounted rates and contracts. The TPS offers a unique direct-billed cardless account designed especially for this program. Your agency will also be set-up with an account through our Commercial Car Rental vendor in order to direct bill car rental transactions.

  3. The state’s TMS contractor provides dedicated travel agents to assist by phone, as well as a unique, “one-stop-shop” online booking tool where travelers can book air, rail, car, and hotel reservations all in one location and obtain access to the contracted state government rates. During the set-up of your new services, we will discuss the options of providing accounting/billing code data, travel policy requirements, and an optional pre-trip approval process.    

  4. STP offers virtual trainings for travelers, travel coordinators, and accounting personnel. Onboarding training will include a live booking demo of your new travel services.

Resources

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Interest Intake Form

For Counties, Cities, K-12 School Districts, Colleges, Universities, Special Districts, Superior Courts and new State agencies/departments - Contact:

STP Help Desk: 916-376-3974

Email: StatewideTravelProgram@dgs.ca.gov


Statewide Travel Program

Office of Fleet and Asset Management
Department of General Services

1700 National Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834

STP Help Desk: 916-376-3974

Email: StatewideTravelProgram@dgs.ca.gov