Mushrooms DNA analysis 2025
Ended State & local contract award Nebraska Awarded
- Contract number
- 114593
- Awardee
- BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
- Contracting organization
- Game & Parks Commission
- Contract amount
- $27,000
Award facts
- Completion date
Award details come from statecontracts.nebraska.gov. Updated .
About this award
The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission has awarded a contract (114593) to Bellevue University for a specialized mushroom DNA analysis research project. The contract, valued at $27,000, covers a performance period from November 1, 2025, through June 15, 2026, and will focus on identifying 100 unknown mushroom specimens collected from Indian Cave State Park and the Niobrara Valley Preserve.
The research will be conducted by Dr. John Kyndt, a Professor of Microbiology, Nutrition, and Sustainability in Bellevue University's College of Science and Technology. The project involves comprehensive DNA extraction, sequencing, and analysis using the DNeasy Plant Pro Kit, with sequencing to be performed at Iowa State University. Upon completion, the project deliverables include a list of identified mushrooms, DNA results entered into GenBank, and potential scientific publications and updates to the Mushrooms of Nebraska website. A final payment of $8,516 is scheduled for June 15, 2026, contingent upon submission of project documentation and invoice.
Line items
| Item | Total |
|---|---|
| Mushrooms DNA analysis 2025 | $27,000.00 |
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 114593 O4 10152025.pdf |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 114593?
Contract 114593 was awarded to BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY by Game & Parks Commission in Nebraska on November 1, 2025.
How much is contract 114593 worth?
Its contract amount is $27,000.
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