Contract 45958

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, awarded a contract to Wichita State University on February 20, 2026, for the delivery of intercollegiate athletic competition services. The contract, valued at $2,000.00, covers arrangements for a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)-regulated bowling competition scheduled for February 20-22, 2026, at Hollywood Bowl in Lincoln, Nebraska. The University of Nebraska provided a cash guarantee of $2,000.00 to Wichita State University and assumed primary responsibility for event management and operational expenses, including officials' fees, while the visiting institution covered its own travel and participation costs.

The Athletic Event Agreement, executed on July 22, 2025, establishes the terms governing the competition, including liquidated damages provisions of $2,000.00 in the event of cancellation or non-appearance by either party, absent mutual consent or force majeure circumstances. Both institutions agreed to comply with current NCAA rules, regulations, and COVID-19 protocols, with television and video game rights allocated according to Big Ten Conference agreements. The contract period extends from February 20, 2026, through February 22, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska.