2 Queen Beds - Friday, September 4, 2026… and 13 more items

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics Department awarded a contract to Hyatt Place Lincoln Downtown-Haymarket for group lodging accommodations supporting the university's football program during the 2026 season. The contract, executed on September 4, 2026, provides 10 guest rooms featuring two queen beds per room at a rate of $219 per night on a net, non-commissionable basis. The hotel is located at 600 Q Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, and will serve as the place of performance for all room accommodations. The total contract value is $30,660.00, representing 140 room-nights across 14 separate booking dates spanning September through November 2026, with a completion date of November 21, 2026.

The contract specifies rooming blocks for Friday and Saturday dates coinciding with home football game weekends, with reservations required to be submitted via rooming list at least 14 days prior to arrival. Billing arrangements include a direct bill master account established for group charges, with invoicing due within 30 days of departure and individual guestroom charges for incidental expenses to be settled by guests. The agreement provides for tax exemption upon submission of appropriate tax exemption certificates prior to arrival, reducing the effective rate from the quoted price plus applicable Nebraska state and local taxes at 16.48%.