Contracts

National

ISU Purchasing Agent:Jodi Essex
Product:Car Rental
Vendor Address:4141 Merle Hay Rd.
Des Moines, IA 50310
Website:http://www.nationalcar.com
Representative:Breanne Bolin
Phone:515-251-5215
Fax:866-816-8585
Address:4141 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
 
Type of Contract:Contractual Agreement for Price Discount
Term of Contract:8/1/08 – 7/31/12

Contract Description:

Iowa State University has a rental agreement National Car Rental. This agreement provides discounted rates and the added value of insurance coverage and unlimited mileage (some exceptions apply). The rates and benefits apply to both business and personal/leisure travel for Iowa State University employees. National guarantees the lowest rates available whenever Iowa State University’s contract ID number (XZ62073) is included in your reservation. 


How to do Business with Vendor:

 

Reservations may be made by clicking the links below:

 
 

 
 

 
https://www.nationalcar.com/offer/XZ62073  – Enter your rental dates/location/times
and click on “More Options”. Enter “XZ62073” in the “Contract ID” field to obtain ISU’s rates.
Domestic U.S. Rates

Class
Rate***
Economy
$37.50
Compact
$38.50
Mid-Size
$39.50
Full-Size 2 DR
$42.50
Full-Size 4 DR
$43.50
Premium
$51.50
Luxury
$58.50
Mini-Van
$69.50
15-Passenger Van
$79.50
***A $2.00/day rate reduction occurs when a reservation is received via Nationalcar.com and our Contract ID is attached to the reservation

 
Geographic Surcharges: U.S./Puerto Rico/District of Columbia/Canada*
Locations as noted below, including their airport, downtown, suburban and sub-locations, will assess an additional fee for each rental day.
 
$3.00     Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, New   Orleans, Portland, OR
 
$6.00     Baltimore, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Washington DC
 
$10.00   Boston, Philadelphia, Puerto Rico
 
$18.00   Newark and NY, NJ & CT Metro Area
 
$21.00   New York Airports (JFK, LGA) and Manhattan**
 
*Geographic surcharges may apply at some Canadian locations
**For rentals commencing in Manhattan all day Friday through 12:59 PM Sunday and for rentals commencing at JFK and LaGuardia Airports between the hours of 1:00 PM Friday through 12:59 PM Sunday, current published rates, less a discount will apply.
 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
ONE DAY RENTALS: A $3 surcharge will apply to the Daily Rate for all one day rentals commencing on a Tuesday or a Wednesday.
MILEAGE: Includes UNLIMITED free mileage (EXCEPTION: Van rate includes 150 miles/day, 825/week, then $.30/mile). Unlimited Mileage One way rates for car classes Economy through Fullsize are charged $79.00 per day. (Area differentials will apply.) Cars larger than Fullsize are charged the Local Daily Rate plus $.30 per mile from mile one. Some promotional and one way rates may include a mileage cap.
ONE WAY RENTALS: Unlimited Mileage One way rates for car classes Economy through Fullsize are charged $79.00 per day. (Area differentials will apply.) All car classes larger than Fullsize are charged the Local Daily Rate plus $.30 per mile from mile one. Some promotional and one way rates may include a mileage cap.
DISCOUNT: In the United States, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY eligible renters are entitled to a maximum discount of up to 10 percent (10%) which will be applied to the daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and holiday promotional rates as they exist at the time of reservation. Such promotional rate discounts are not applied to the rates listed above.
COVERAGES: Free Loss Damage Waiver and automobile liability of $100,000, $300,000, $25,000 is included regardless of rate selected.
ELIGIBLE RENTERS: Eligible Renters are defined as the members:
  • Faculty, staff, and retirees
  • Spouse and children, over the age of 21 (permanently living in the same household) of Faculty, staff, and retiree. This includes spouse regardless of whether he/she has the same last name, common law spouse and same gender domestic partners
  • Consultants and Contractors on business rentals whose car rental expenses are reimbursed or otherwise paid for by the university
  • Graduate Students on business rentals
AGE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum renting age is 21 at no additional charge.
BLACKOUTS: *Rates are blacked out on the weekends in New York.
OTHER: Program benefits apply to business and personal rentals
Best rate at time of reservation is guaranteed.
Reservations must be properly identified with Contract ID number to receive contract benefits.
 
Emerald Club Membership
As part of the Iowa State University contract, National has agreed to waive the $50 membership fee for the Emerald Club Aisle service.
What is the Emerald Club Service Program and how can I enroll?
The Emerald Club is National’s premier service program. It gets you away from the crowds at the counter and takes you directly to the Emerald Aisle, into the fully-equipped car of your choice. Once you’ve selected the car you want, simply drive to the gate, show your Emerald Club card and a driver’s license and you’re on your way. You can enroll instantly (and rent today on the Aisle) by clicking this custom ISU link:
Benefits of being an Emerald Club Member . . .
·         Speed – Bypass the counter and go directly to your car
·         Choice – Reserve and pay for a midsize and drive any car on the Emerald Aisle (allows for frequent upgrades . . . without a coupon!)
·         Convenience – Find National in more than 3,000 locations and in 67 countries.
 
CONTACTS
 
800-227-7368
Reservations through National Car Rental
800-468-3334
National Car Rental Customer Service
800-962-7070
National Car Rental’s Emerald Club