Contract CW47756

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Student Life Business Services department awarded a contract to Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fest Inc., a private business located in Gretna, Nebraska, for a corporate event on October 24, 2026. The contract, valued at $6,500.00, encompasses venue rental and catering services for a Housing, Dining & Union staff day event at the contractor's campsite #12, with anticipated attendance of 170 University employees. Performance of services occurred entirely on the award date of October 24, 2026, at Vala's Pumpkin Patch facility in Gretna, Nebraska.

Under the contract terms, Vala's Pumpkin Patch provided group admission at corporate rates of $36.99 per guest and catering services as specified in the final menu submitted five days prior to the event. The contract incorporated the contractor's standard policies, including non-refundable venue and campfire reservations, tiered catering cancellation fees based on notice period, prohibitions on outside catering and alcohol, and force majeure provisions allowing rescheduling or credit issuance at the contractor's discretion. Funding was provided through University foundation funds, with payment due within 30 days of invoice issuance.