Contract CW43431

The University of Nebraska awarded a contract to DoubleTree East Lansing (DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing) on September 24, 2026, for hotel accommodations and related services supporting the Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team's travel to Michigan State University. The contract, valued at $100,000, covers a three-day period from September 24-26, 2026, with primary services delivered at the DoubleTree's facility located at 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan. The contracting organization, the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, procured these services through a Non-Competitive Procurement Documentation process.

The deliverables include 141 sleeping room reservations across two nights at a negotiated rate of $139 per night, subject to a 70 percent attrition clause, along with complimentary suites for the head coach, athletic director, and four additional senior personnel. The contract encompasses meeting space facilities with waived fees contingent upon a $10,000 food and beverage minimum, complimentary Wi-Fi, extended check-in and check-out accommodations, complimentary parking for charter buses and vehicles, and complimentary audio-visual equipment. Meal services are provided separately at rates ranging from $40 to $115 per person, exclusive of administrative fees and applicable taxes. The contract includes cancellation provisions allowing the University to terminate without penalty if the football game is cancelled, rescheduled, or relocated beyond 30 miles, or if the hotel cannot fulfill banquet meal requirements.