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This document is a Group Booking Contract between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension Office and the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska, for a 2025 Fall Conference. The contract was executed in March 2020 and involves a group booking for a conference to be held from November 17-19, 2025.

The contract covers conference and meeting space rental, with a total estimated cost of $74,000. The booking includes various meeting rooms and spaces for registration, exhibits, sessions, and receptions, with specific scheduling details outlined in a comprehensive meeting timeline. Additional services include complimentary audio-visual equipment, wireless internet, and standard conference amenities. The contract specifies room block arrangements at multiple hotels (Comfort Inn, LaQuinta, and Fairfield Inn) with individual reservation options for conference attendees. The contract includes detailed provisions for meeting space usage, catering, exhibit areas, and cancellation policies, with a strict prohibition on alcohol being paid under the contract.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

CONTRACT COVER SHEET

CONTRACT TYPE

EXPENDITURE

FEE-FOR-SERVICE

IT

OTHER

SUPPLIER NAME

DESCRIPTION OF

PURCHASE

TERM START AND END DATE

DOLLAR AMOUNT

BUYER NAME/OWNER

PURCHASED FOR

(DEPARTMENT)?

BID#

SOLE SOURCE

BOR REPORTABLE?

BOR DATE

RENEWAL REMINDERS TO:

NOTES:

COMMODITY TYPE

IANR BUSINESS CENTER

UNIVERSITY SIGNER

ZERO DOLLAR LEASE

FUNDING SOURCE

Revised 12/10/2019

Younes Conference Center

UNL Extension Office - 2025 Fall Conference - Group Booking Contract

11/17/2025 - 11/19/2025

$74,000

Matthew Mueller / Linda Tempel

UNL Extension Office

No

No

Julie Snyder

DocuSign Envelope ID: F85430FD-B1BA-46CD-A5A2-088CF2D1FD01

NO ALCHOHOL MAY BE PAID UNDER THIS CONTRACT

5. Any damages to the Conference Cente11s meeting space or public areas resulting from any funcllon or group on property will be !he group's responsibility. The Conference Center also reserves the right to control all sound levels and actions of any group on pro�rty.

The Conference Center may interrupt mdlor discontinue any function disturbing other Conference Center guests or creating a safety hazard to other guests or themselves. All local, state and federal laws will be strictly enforced. Damages t o any guest rooms will be the responsibility of the Individual reglslered In that guest room or suite at the time the damage occurred.

6. The performance of this agreement by either par ty is subject to acts of God, Government regulations, terrorist acts, disaster, st rikes, civil disorder, and rurtallment of transportation or other emergencies making It Illegal, ccxnmercially Impractical, or commercially lmposslble to provide the facilities for the event or conduct the meeting. It Is provided that this agreement may be terminated for one or more of such reasons by written notice from one pa1ty to the other. If this agreement Is terminated pursuant to this section, Conference Center shall refund to the group any sums, monies, deposits or prepayments made to Conference Center.

7. Should there be a change In condition such as, but not timlted to, change In ownership or management of the Conference Center, or a change In condition of the physical Conference Center property, the group may reserve the rtght to cancel without liability.

8. The Younes Conference Center- Kearney, Nebraska aid Younes Hospltallly compiles with all applicable local, slate and federal statutes and regulations regarding civil rights and equal opportunity empoyment, Including TIiie VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabmtation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336; and the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, NEB. REV. STAT. §48-1101 to 48-1125.

9. Cancellatloo fees -Both parties agree that should the group cancel that the Conference Center will suffer a loss of business. In the event any function Is canceled within a time period when the Conference Center does not have the opportunity to replace the same volume of business cancellation fees will apply based on a sliding scale. Cancellallon must be confirmed directly with the Cooference Center's business office In writing. Cancellation fees will be billed on a sliding scale based on the total esllmated revenue frcxn the group as specified on this agreement, Including, but not limited to, food and beverage charges, facility fees, exhibit fees, or audio/visual rental.

Cancellation scale: 12 -9 months -35% of all estimated charges; 9-6 months -50% of all estimated charges; 6 months to 91 days - 75% of all estimated charges; 90 days or later - 100¾ of all estimated charges.

10. No expenses shall be reimbursed under this contract unless agreed to in writing by both parties.

Signed: _____________ _ Younes Conference Center -Kearney, NE

Print Name: Patti Banar

Title: Convention Services Manager

Date: February 25. 2020

Signed: _________________ _ For the group: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska for and on behalf of it's University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension - 2025 Fall Conference

Print Name: _______________ _

Title: _________________ _

Date: _________________ _

Please sign and return to the Conference Center, PO Box 1925, Kearney, NE 68848. Phone: 308-234-2212, Fax: 308·236·5622, e-mall: lnfo@younes.com. All bookings are tentative until the contract Is returned.

DocuSign Envelope ID: F85430FD-B1BA-46CD-A5A2-088CF2D1FD01

03/05/2020

Contract Manager, UNL Procurement Services

Julie Snyder

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

Addendum # 1 to the agreement between the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska for and on behalf of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its Extension (University) and Younes Conference Center – Kearney, NE, (Service Provider) dated February 24, 2020. The following items are hereby incorporated into this agreement and will take precedence over any conflicting terms.

WHEREAS, the parties hereto agree that the Agreement is amended as stated herein and that this Addendum shall be incorporated into the Agreement and made a part thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

Revised 03/2019

1. Assignment. This Agreement is non-assignable and non-transferrable. Any attempt by either party to assign its obligations hereunder shall be void.

2. Governing Law and Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska. Any legal actions brought by either party hereunder shall be in the District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska.

3. Liability. Service Provider agrees to indemnify and hold the

University, its regents, officers, employees, agents and students, harmless from any loss, claim, damage or liability of any kind arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Services by the Service Provider.

4. Work Status Verification. Company and its subcontractors shall use a federal immigration verification system to determine the work eligibility status of new employees physically performing services within the State of Nebraska pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 4-108 to 4-114 as amended.

5. Debarment List. No contract shall be awarded to any Party listed on the General Services Administration’s List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Nonprocurement Programs in accordance with Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” (the “Debarment List”). For contracts which in the aggregate exceed $25,000, the Party specifically warrants and represents that it is not included on the Debarment List. The Party further agrees that should it be included on the Debarment List at the time the contract is signed, or at any time during which it performs its contractual obligations pursuant to the contract, such listing shall be considered a material breach of the contract between the University and the Undersigned.

6. Pursuant to Nebraska’s Taxpayer Transparency Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-602.01), as may be amended), as of January 1, 2014, the University of Nebraska is required to provide the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services with a copy of each contract that is a basis for an expenditure of state funds, including any amendments and documents incorporated by reference in the contract. Copies of all such contracts and documents will be published by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services at www.nebraskaspending.gov. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contracting Party to notify the University of any requested redactions to such contracts and documents under Neb. Rev. Stat. 84-712.05(3) at the time of execution.

7. Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act

(VEVRAA). If applicable, this contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

8. Section 503. If applicable, this contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

9. Nondiscrimination. In accordance with the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-1122, Service Provider agrees that neither it nor any of its subcontractors shall discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privilege of employment because of the race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin of the employee or applicant.

10. Logos or University Marks. The Service Provider shall not use or display any University campus name, logo, trademark, service mark (individually a “Mark” and collectively the “Marks”) and/or other indicia designated by the University as a source identifier, unless expressly authorized in writing by the University. Any unauthorized use of University Marks is expressly prohibited.

11. Right to Audit Privilege. The University reserves the right to audit or inspect work performed by the Service Provider under this Agreement. The University may participate directly or through an appointed representative, e.g. external auditor, in order to verify that the Services related to this agreement have been performed in accordance to the procedures indicated.

12. Purchase Order Requirement. A Purchase Order shall be issued by the University to the Undersigned for payment in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. All invoice(s) submitted by the Undersigned shall make reference to the appropriate Purchase Order number to be eligible for payment.

13. Conflict of Interest. No article or service shall be purchased from any University faculty or staff member without prior approval by the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance and any such approved purchase shall comply fully with the requirements of the conflict of interest provisions of the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, Neb.

Rev. Stat., §§ 49-1493 through 49-14,104. Service Provider certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that there are no potential organizational conflicts of interest related to this Agreement. If Service Provider cannot so certify, it shall provide a disclosure statement to the University, which describes all relevant information concerning any potential conflict of interest under this Agreement. In the event the potential conflict of interest cannot be resolved, the University may declare this Agreement void and of no further force or effect and the University shall have no further obligations hereunder.

14. Compliance. Service Provider will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and University policies in providing the Services.

15. Insurance. The Service Provider shall at its own expense obtain and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement general commercial liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, death and property damage with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, and three million dollars ($3,000,000) general aggregate, naming The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska as an additional insured, to cover such liability caused by, or arising out of, activities of the Service Provider and its agents and/or employees while engaged in or preparing for the provision of the Services. The Service Provider shall furnish to the University certificates of insurance evidencing that such insurance has been procured prior to commencement of such work.

16. The estimated total amount in US Dollars is: $74,000.

For University Department Approval (If Applicable)

Signature: _______________________________________

Printed Name: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________

For The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska

Printed Name: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________

For Younes Conference Center – Kearney, NE

Printed Name: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________

I affirm that if I am an employee of the University of Nebraska, I have notified buyer of my status as such and that this contract must be completed in accordance with Board of regents Policy 6.2.1.16, Purchases Involving University Personnel.

Notice. Any notice to either party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be served either personally or by registered or certified mail addressed to the following individuals:

To the Service Provider:

Name: Patti Bailar Younes Conference Center

Address: 416 Talmadge Street

City,State, Zip: Kearney, NE 68845

Email: patti.bailar@younes.com

Phone: (308) 237-8806

To the University:

Name: Linda Tempel University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Address: 211 Agricultural Hall

City, State, Zip: Lincoln, NE 68583

Email: ltempel1@unl.edu

Phone: (402) 472-3967

DocuSign Envelope ID: F85430FD-B1BA-46CD-A5A2-088CF2D1FD01

Convention Manager

Patti Bailar

03/04/2020

Julie Snyder

03/05/2020

Contract Manager, UNL Procurement Services

Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: F85430FDB1BA46CDA5A2088CF2D1FD01 Status: Completed

Subject: Younes Conference Ctr - UNL Extension - 2025 Fall Conference - Group Booking Contract & Addendum

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Lincoln, NE 68588

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Convention Manager

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Contract Manager, UNL Procurement Services

Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska -

Lincoln

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