Contract CW41907

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents awarded a banquet agreement to Lodge at Wilderness Ridge LLC for dining venue services valued at $4,800.00. The contract, executed February 18, 2026, secures the Wilderness Ridge Lodge's Yellowstone room as a dining facility for a Common Solutions Group meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, with anticipated attendance of 75–100 guests. The contract value comprises a $4,000.00 food and beverage minimum and $800.00 room rental fee, with additional charges for service fees (23.5%), sales tax (7.25%), and occupation tax (2%). A non-refundable deposit of $988.00 was required to secure the date.

The period of performance runs from May 13–16, 2026, with key performance dates including a May 6, 2026 guarantee head count deadline and menu finalization required 14 days prior to the event. The contracting organization is the University of Nebraska, located in Nebraska. The prime contractor, Lodge at Wilderness Ridge LLC, represented by Corporate Sales Manager Tristin Zastera, will provide catering and venue rental services. The University, through Associate Vice Chancellor & Controller Lacey Rohe and Sourcing Agent Melody Stark, will reimburse all expenses following the event. The agreement is governed by Nebraska law and includes standard University of Nebraska legal and policy compliance terms.