Contract DOC1165996936

The University of Nebraska awarded a contract to Fairfield Inn & Suites GI Hospitality Inc. for $60,000.00 to provide hospitality services in support of the 2026 Women in Agriculture Annual Conference. The contract, executed on February 25, 2026, with a completion date of February 27, 2026, encompasses lodging accommodations, meeting space, and meal services for the three-day conference event. The place of performance is located in Nebraska, with the Fairfield Inn & Suites facility providing guest rooms at $139.95 per night and access to configured meeting and banquet space. This non-competitive procurement was approved under Board of Regents Policy 6.2.1.10(f) as a professional services acquisition for venue provision.

The contract includes standard operational requirements including guaranteed meal counts to be provided 72 hours prior to scheduled events, restrictions on outside food and beverage service, and provisions limiting alcohol purchases to non-state-funded sources. Additional contractual terms address indemnification, insurance requirements, non-discrimination compliance, and adherence to applicable federal and state statutes. The University of Nebraska contracted simultaneously with a second vendor, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, for $75,000.00 to accommodate increased conference attendance. Payment terms require vendor invoicing within 45 days of service delivery.