FARRP Conference lodging, meeting space, AV, food, and beverages and 4 more items

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract to CPO Hospitality LLC (Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare) for hosting the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) Conference. The contract, valued at $46,721.88, covers conference services from October 14-16, 2025, and includes comprehensive event accommodations such as lodging, meeting space, audiovisual services, food, and beverages. The agreement encompasses 80 guest rooms (40 rooms per night at $174 per night) and provides function rooms for continental breakfasts, general sessions, lunch buffets, and breakout sessions.

The contract includes multiple legal and policy compliance documentation elements, with specific concessions for the conference. These concessions include a 20% discount on in-house audiovisual services, power and electrical hookups, and two complimentary parking passes for VIP/staff. The total estimated spend includes a food and beverage minimum of $17,000, with complimentary Wi-Fi and discounted self-parking. Individual conference attendees will be responsible for their own room charges, while meeting functions will be billed to a master account for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.