Meeting room spaces, food, and hotel rooms for second workshop in Bangladesh

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract (CW34911) to The Westin Dhaka for a workshop event scheduled from November 3-5, 2025. The contract, valued at $41,813.00, covers comprehensive event services including meeting room spaces, catering, and hotel accommodations for a 100-participant workshop to be conducted in Bangladesh. The prime contractor, Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC (The Westin Dhaka), will provide meeting facilities, audio-visual equipment, customized catering, and lodging arrangements.

The contract specifications include 47 hotel rooms at negotiated group rates (single rooms at USD 130 and double rooms at USD 140), which encompass amenities such as buffet breakfast, internet access, and use of hotel facilities. The agreement, governed by Nebraska state law, involves a Legal and Policy Compliance Addendum and Catering Sales Agreement. The contract's performance period is brief, spanning from September 18, 2025, to September 19, 2025, with the actual workshop taking place in early November 2025. Payment terms require an advance of 75% of the total estimated cost, which is approximately 1,727,156 Bangladeshi Taka.