Program Technical Setup - Employee census integration, Program landing page, Dedicated landing… and 4 more items

The University of Nebraska at Omaha has awarded a contract to WeeCare Inc UPWARDS (Upwards Care, Inc.), a childcare services provider based in Coral Springs, Florida, for a total contract value of $3,875.00. The contract, designated CW42340, is effective from March 4, 2026, through March 3, 2027, with an option to renew for four additional one-year terms. The award was made under the University of Nebraska's standard procurement competition rules for agreements under $25,000.

The contracted services are designed to support 25 University of Nebraska at Omaha employees and families affected by the closure of the UNO Childcare Center. Core deliverables include program technical setup services (employee census integration and dedicated landing pages valued at $1,500, waived under the agreement), program implementation services including launch planning and on-site support, and a childcare assistance program featuring 24/7 dedicated care manager support, unlimited matchmaking and provider tours, and access to the Upwards provider network at $155 per seat. Additional services include Subsidy Connect provisions to connect eligible employees with government childcare subsidy programs in applicable states (up to 20 hours of monthly office support) and elder care assessment and support services.