Contract CW42153

The University of Nebraska awarded a contract to TMS Production Integration (Theatrical Media Services, Inc.), an Omaha, Nebraska-based lighting and audio equipment company, for theatrical production services supporting the University of Nebraska Athletics Department. The contract, valued at $75,995.57, encompasses lighting, audio, and stagehand services for seven Cornhusker Kickoff 2026 fan fest events scheduled at Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, from September 4 through November 21, 2026. The contract was structured as seven individual one-day service events, each priced at $10,856.51, with payment due within 30 days following each event date.

TMS Production Integration is responsible for providing all theatrical production equipment, personnel, and services, while the University of Nebraska supplies parking facilities for equipment transport vehicles, electrical infrastructure, a certified electrician for power management, and labor support for equipment setup and strike operations. The non-competitive procurement was approved by the University's procurement officer on July 27, 2026, and authorized by the Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on July 28, 2026. The contractor is required to maintain general commercial liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate, and must comply with all University of Nebraska system legal and policy requirements.