Contract CW35200

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Board of Regents, awarded a contract to Ocean Properties Limited, operating as the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, for the provision of hotel accommodations, meeting facilities, and food and beverage services. The contract, valued at $134,570.81, was executed on April 5, 2026, with a performance period of April 5–8, 2026. The place of performance is the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, located in Delray Beach, Florida. The agreement encompasses 145 room nights across various room types at nightly rates ranging from $339 to $409, plus 13% Florida sales tax, along with complimentary meeting space contingent upon achievement of a $20,000 food and beverage minimum spend.

The contract further includes ancillary services provided through a subcontractor arrangement with Encore Group (USA) LLC for audiovisual and labor support, valued at $40,828.81. These services encompass equipment rental, technical setup, audio recording, and staffing support for conference sessions scheduled for April 6–8, 2026. The contract established multiple concessionary terms favorable to the University, including four complimentary room upgrades, reduced resort fees and valet parking rates, and a 10% audiovisual services discount. The agreement was structured with an advance non-refundable deposit of $25,000 due by August 25, 2025, and final payment due by March 20, 2026, and included a 20% cumulative attrition allowance on room revenue. The contract was executed to support the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) Conference.