120910 O5 RFP Respondents List.docx

The document "120910 O5 RFP Respondents List.docx" is a proposal respondents list for the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau's Request for Proposal #120910 O5, seeking a Racing and Gaming Consultant to support the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC). The RFP requires a consultant to develop comprehensive auditing processes for Authorized Gaming Operator financial records, create policies and procedures, and analyze current workflows. Proposals were due on April 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025, and an initial two-year contract term. The evaluation criteria include a 100-point scoring system with 25 points for Corporate Overview, 65 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Sheet, with potential additional points from oral interviews.

The contract requires an all-inclusive pricing structure that incorporates travel and out-of-pocket expenses, with pricing fixed for the first two years and any subsequent price increase requests limited to 10%. The cost sheet includes provisions for various deliverables and optional supplemental services with hourly rates for positions like Gaming Consultant. Bidders must demonstrate they are not currently providing services to an Authorized Gaming Operator and commit to avoiding such conflicts during the contract period. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The State reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial termination date upon mutual agreement, and at least one respondent, Maher Duessel, submitted a proposal for consideration.