Contract 46582

The University of Nebraska, acting through its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), awarded a contract to Hastings College for the provision of an athletic event—specifically, a women's volleyball competition consisting of three matches. The contract was executed on January 27-28, 2026, with performance occurring on September 11-12, 2026, at the Health and Sports Center in Kearney, Nebraska. The total contract value is $1,500.00, representing a cash guarantee provided by the University of Nebraska to Hastings College as the visiting team. The University of Nebraska assumed primary management and operational expenses for the event, including official fees, while Hastings College retained responsibility for its own travel and operational costs.

The agreement is governed by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and includes standard contractual protections, including a liquidated damages clause of $1,500 applicable in cases of cancellation, forfeiture, or non-appearance by either party, except where circumstances are beyond the parties' control or result from mutual consent. The women's volleyball cost object (Number 5377130100) was charged for the committed budget, with Natalie Hagan identified as the responsible individual overseeing the cost allocation.