Contract CW41274

The University of Nebraska awarded a contract to the Omaha Zoological Society, operating as Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, for a facility rental agreement identified as CW 41274. The contract was executed on February 3, 2026, with a contract value of $1,099.00, representing a deposit for a picnic event rental. The place of performance is Fisherman's Landing at the Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, with the event scheduled for May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The requesting department, the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe Meyer Institute, contracted for facility rental services classified as a competitive bid under $50,000.

The Picnic Event package delivers comprehensive recreational and dining services for a respite event accommodating an estimated 40 attendees. Included services comprise Zoo admission, a Lozier Theater film presentation, train and tram rides, carousel and Skyfari access, and lunch provided by the Zoo's TreeTops Food and Beverage Department. The $1,099.00 contract amount represents the deposit at $54.95 per person for 40 guests, with the remaining balance due upon final confirmation of attendee numbers at least fourteen days prior to the event. Additional services and costs for catering, external vendors, animal ambassadors, and required insurance with minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage are billed separately and remain the lessee's responsibility.