Contract 1398355

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has awarded a contract (1398355) to Ace Hardware with an unusually low contract amount of $48.00. The contract period spans from the award date of November 4, 2025, to a projected completion date of January 1, 2099, suggesting a potentially long-term, low-value engagement.

Given the minimal contract value and the involvement of Ace Hardware, a retail hardware and home improvement supplier, the contract likely pertains to a specific, limited-scope procurement of hardware, tools, or maintenance supplies for correctional facilities. However, without additional documentation, the precise nature of goods or services cannot be definitively determined. The contract type is listed as "OP", which may indicate an operational or open purchase classification, but further context would be required to confirm the exact contractual arrangement.