Contract DOC1342735565

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) awarded a contract to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) for the rental and display of a traveling museum exhibition titled "In Search of Earth's Secrets." The contract, executed on November 5, 2024, with an award date of May 26, 2026, encompasses the delivery and installation of the exhibit at Morrill Hall on the UNL campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exhibition will be displayed from June 6, 2026, through September 2, 2026, with a total contract value of $20,000, structured as four equal installments of $5,000 each, with the initial nonrefundable deposit due upon contract execution.

Under the terms of the agreement, OMSI is responsible for providing the exhibit and maintaining ownership, while UNL assumes all operational responsibilities including inbound shipping, security, insurance, maintenance, staffing, and facility management. The facility requirements specify a minimum of 1,200 square feet of enclosed gallery space with a 9-foot ceiling height and designated loading dock specifications. UNL must maintain property insurance of $1,000,000 on a replacement cost basis and general liability insurance of $5,000,000, naming OMSI as both loss payee and additional insured. The contract includes liquidated damages provisions of $15,000 for cancellations occurring more than 365 days before the opening date and $20,000 for cancellations within 365 days of the opening date.