Contract CW40727

The University of Nebraska at Omaha awarded a $33,000 contract to CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), Inc., a nonprofit study abroad organization, for the delivery of comprehensive logistics and study abroad program services. The contract, executed on March 17, 2026, with performance occurring from June 13-30, 2026, supports a summer 2026 Global Course titled "Teacher Education in Mexico" at the CIEE Center in Merida, Mexico. The contract serves a cohort of between 10 and 16 students plus accompanying faculty members, with per-student fees ranging from $2,500 to $2,800 depending on final enrollment.

CIEE will provide all operational and logistical support for the program, including homestay accommodations with breakfast and dinner for students, hotel accommodations with breakfast for faculty, ground transportation and airport transfers, welcome and farewell dinners, entrance to cultural sites and museums, and guided excursions to regional destinations including Uxmal, Celestun, Progresso, and Chichen Itza with included transportation and meals. Additionally, CIEE will furnish classroom facilities for two academic sessions, coordinate classroom-based instruction support, and provide 24/7 emergency support and travel insurance coverage. The University of Nebraska retains responsibility for student recruitment, course instruction, academic matters, participant contracts, travel insurance coordination, and visa arrangements, with payment to CIEE due within 30 days of invoice receipt.