Contract DOC1595038161

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents (UNMC) awarded a contract to Omaha Embassy Suites Atrium TRS III LP for lodging and conference services in support of the International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens 2026. The contract, issued May 15, 2026, with completion on May 20, 2026, carries a total contract value of $79,000. The place of performance is the Omaha Embassy Suites Atrium hotel in Nebraska. This non-competitive purchase was justified under Board of Regents Policy 6.2.1.10 due to the hotel's prior experience and familiarity with the event logistics.

Services delivered under this contract include provision of 180 guest room nights at negotiated rates ($174 per single occupancy; $174–$204 depending on room type), food and beverage services with a minimum agreed value of $37,000, meeting space rental, audio-visual services, and administrative charges. The contract specifies a 25 percent service charge on applicable expenses and incorporates a 10 percent attrition allowance on room revenue. The University of Nebraska maintains responsibility for food costs, audio-visual expenses, service charges, and related event costs, while individual attendees bear the cost of guest lodging through direct payment to the hotel. The agreement is governed by Nebraska law and includes standard compliance requirements including equal opportunity provisions, nondiscrimination clauses, minimum general liability insurance of $1,000,000, and debarment certifications.