Room Night Commitment and 9 more items

The State of Nebraska, through the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI), awarded a Group Sales Agreement valued at $40,000.00 to Cornhusker Hotel (The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, located at 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska) for lodging and conference services. The contract, designated as Agreement 116499 (Contract Type O4), is effective from October 1, 2026, through February 15, 2027, with primary performance occurring during the Blind Student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Conference scheduled for October 21-25, 2026.

The contracted services include a committed room block of 65 guest room nights at $110.00 per night plus applicable state and local taxes (16.74%), meeting room rental, and food and beverage services with a minimum commitment of $5,800.00. Ancillary services provided by the contractor include complimentary wireless internet for Marriott Bonvoy Members, complimentary airport shuttle service, one complimentary suite for the conference duration, and a 10 percent audiovisual discount. The agreement establishes an 80 percent occupancy threshold (52 room nights) with associated attrition fees for underperformance, and standard cancellation penalty provisions ranging from 50-80 percent depending on notice timeframe and service category. Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice issuance.