Contract CW38681

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents awarded a lodging and conference services contract to JDHQ Hotels LLC, operating as Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln, for the 27th Wonder in Science Conference scheduled for February 20-22, 2026. The contract, valued at $9,875.00, encompasses guest room accommodations, food and beverage services, and conference facilities at the Lincoln Embassy Suites location. The award supports the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Science, Math & Computer Education event, which is sponsored by Nebraska EPSCoR and targets high school students from Nebraska and the Midwest.

The scope of services includes 25 guest room nights at $139.00 per room, an agreed minimum food and beverage revenue of $3,500.00, complimentary use of hotel-owned equipment including staging, linens, centerpieces, screens, and easels, and parking services. The contract incorporates a 25% service charge on event-related charges plus applicable taxes, security fees for cash and host bars at $75.00, and bartender services at $35.00 per hour. Performance requirements include the contractor maintaining general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate coverage. The contract was executed November 13, 2025, with performance occurring February 20-22, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.