120910 O5 RFP Respondents List.docx

The document "120910 O5 RFP Respondents List.docx" is a proposal submission list for the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau's Request for Proposal #120910 O5 for Racing and Gaming Consultant Services. The RFP seeks a consultant to support the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) by developing comprehensive auditing processes for Authorized Gaming Operator financial records, creating detailed policies and procedures, and analyzing 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. At least one respondent, Maher Duessel, submitted a proposal for consideration.

The contract requires the selected consultant to provide all-inclusive pricing incorporating travel and out-of-pocket expenses, with pricing fixed for the first two years and any subsequent price increases limited to 10%. The evaluation criteria include a 100-point scoring system: 25 points for Corporate Overview, 65 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Sheet, with potential additional points from oral interviews. The solicitation does not outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. 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 State reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial termination date upon mutual agreement.