120910 O5 SPB_S-8_FinalEvaluationDocument.pdf

This Final Evaluation Document for Request for Proposal (RFP) #120910 O5 was issued by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau for Racing and Gaming Consultant Services. The document evaluates the proposal submitted by Maher Duessel for a consulting engagement with the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC). The evaluation used a 100-point scoring system with three main criteria: Corporate Overview (25 points), Technical Approach (65 points), and Cost Proposal (10 points). Maher Duessel scored 22.33 points for Corporate Overview, 62 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Proposal, resulting in a total of 94.33 points and a first-place ranking. The RFP is for a two-year contract anticipated to start on July 1, 2025, with proposals due on April 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time.

The evaluation document does not provide detailed pricing information but indicates that the selected consultant must offer all-inclusive pricing covering travel and out-of-pocket expenses. The contract requires pricing to remain fixed for the initial two-year term, with any subsequent price increases limited to 10% and requiring submission at least 120 days before the current contract period ends. The consultant will be responsible for developing comprehensive auditing processes for Authorized Gaming Operator financial records, creating policies and procedures, and analyzing current workflows. There are strict requirements that the consultant cannot simultaneously provide services to any Authorized Gaming Operator, ensuring independence and avoiding potential conflicts of interest.