Guide service in the High Andes of western Argentina (province of Mendoza) for a 18-day period and 3 more items

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract (CW38593) to Marcial Quiroga-Carmona for a research expedition in the High Andes of western Argentina's Mendoza province. The contract, valued at $6,500.00, covers guide services for an 18-day period from November 10 to November 29, 2025. The prime contractor will provide comprehensive expedition support including guide services, logistical management, and essential expedition infrastructure.

Specific services under the contract include guide services, provision of food and cooking supplies, expedition tent usage, and transportation via a 4x4 Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. The contract is classified as a Master Agreement - Expenditure and falls below the $25,000 procurement threshold, therefore not requiring competitive bidding. The agreement is administered through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Procure-to-Pay department, with payment terms allowing for full upfront compensation or a 50% initial payment to cover preliminary expedition expenses.