Women's Basketball Charter Agreement and 4 more items

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract (CW37589) to STM Charters Inc., a charter air transportation provider, for Women's Basketball team travel services during the 2025-2026 season. The contract, valued at $321,112.50, covers charter flight services between November 2025 and February 2026, with a performance period from November 22, 2025, to February 23, 2026. The flights will utilize SkyWest Charters (CRJ-200) and Denver Air Connection (Embraer ERJ145) aircraft, configured to accommodate 50 passengers and include athletic beverages and snacks.

The contract encompasses multiple charter routes to destinations including Destin, Florida (VPS), Cedar Rapids (CID), Columbus (CMH), Minneapolis (MSP), Riverton (RIW), Eugene (EUG), and Boeing Field (BFI). The agreement includes provisions for charter transportation, master agreement deliverables, property rights for work created by the supplier, and general commercial insurance coverage. The contract was determined to be a non-competitive purchase under the University of Nebraska's Board of Regents Policy, with the justification that these specific charters were the only ones available to meet the team's travel requirements. The total contract value includes an initial deposit of $107,037.50 upon signing, with the remaining 75% balance due 30 calendar days prior to each trip's departure.