DOC1818682982.pdf

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University of Nebraska Contract Summary

CONTRACTOR/COMPANY INFORMATION

Supplier NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

Contact Brenda McIntosh

Sourcing Agent Melody Stark Email bmcintosh@arbordayfarm.org

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT

Participating Campuses

UNO

Administrative Unit/Dept.

Department Contact Kevin Clouther

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION/INFORMATION

Contract Summary (brief description and/ or event name)

MFA in Writing has held ten-day residencies at the Lied Lodge in July 2026 and January 2027. The contract is for event space and lodging.

Contract Document Document Amt Total Amt Start Date End Date Notes

CW 36831 $141,424 $141,424 07/16/2026 01/5/2027

COMPETITION/BID INFORMATION

Bid Number

Competition NCPD

Contract Information

INTERNAL USE ONLY

Contract ID CW36831

Title: Legal and Policy Compliance Addendum Revised: 160425

University of Nebraska Legal and Policy Compliance Addendum

This University of Nebraska Legal and Policy Compliance Addendum (the “Addendum”) to the Group event

MFA writing dated concurrently with this Addendum (the “Agreement”) is effective as of the date of the last signature set forth below between the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska a public body corporate and governing body of the University of Nebraska (“University”), which is composed of a chief governing administrative unit (University of Nebraska System), four universities (University of Nebraska at

Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and University of

Nebraska at Omaha), and such other institutions and units as may be designated by the Nebraska

Legislature, and NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION](“Supplier”).

RECITALS

A. University desires to enter the Agreement with Supplier.

B. The Agreement is in the form provided by Supplier, which the parties are using for their mutual convenience.

C. The Agreement is, with the exceptions noted in this Addendum, acceptable to University.

D. Certain provisions in the Agreement cannot be accepted or are required in the Agreement by

University as a matter of law and policy of the State of Nebraska and University.

E. Supplier is willing to modify the Agreement as set forth in this Addendum.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Agreement and herein and the above recitals, which are incorporated herein by this reference, the parties agree as follows:

1. Incorporation and Priority of Terms. The Agreement is amended as stated herein and this

Addendum is incorporated into the Agreement by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Addendum and the Agreement, the terms of this Addendum shall prevail.

2. Assignment. The Agreement is non-assignable and non-transferrable unless agreed to in writing by the parties. Any attempt by either party to assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the written agreement of the other party shall be void.

3. Governing Law and Forum. The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of

Nebraska without giving effect to its conflicts of law provisions. Any legal actions brought by either party hereunder shall be in the state courts located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Any legal action by Supplier in relation to the Agreement shall be instituted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska State

Contract Claims Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,302 to 81-8,306).

4. Liability. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Supplier shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless

University, its regents, officers, employees, agents, and students for any loss, claim, damage, expense, or liability of any kind arising out of or in connection with the acts or omissions of Supplier and its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors under the Agreement.

5. Work Status Verification. Supplier 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.

6. Taxes and Fees. University is generally exempt from payment of state sales and use taxes and local occupation taxes within the State of Nebraska. University will furnish exemption certificates upon written request by Supplier. If Supplier is required to pay any taxes from which University is exempt as a result of doing business with University, Supplier shall be solely responsible for the payment of those taxes.

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If a tariff is imposed on any Deliverables provided under this Agreement, each party shall pay an equal share of the costs of such tariff.

7. Debarment List. Supplier certifies and warrants that it has not been debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Ch.1 Subpart 9.4. Supplier also certifies that Supplier, its partners, directors, officers, employees, licensees, subcontractors, or agents have not been excluded or debarred or otherwise become ineligible to participate in federal health care programs pursuant to 42 USC § 1320a-7. The certification and warranty set forth in this section shall be an ongoing certification and warranty during the term of the Agreement, and Supplier shall immediately notify University of any change in the status of the certification and warranty set forth in this section. If Supplier becomes excluded from federal health care program participation or placed on the Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended, and Ineligible Contractors, the Agreement may be terminated immediately, for cause, by

University. If any partners, directors, officers, employees, licensees, subcontractors, personnel, or agents of Supplier become excluded from federal health care program participation, such individual shall be removed from participating in the Agreement immediately. Failure by Supplier to remove such excluded individual immediately shall provide University the right to terminate the Agreement immediately for cause.

8. Taxpayer Transparency Act. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-602.01 to 84-602.04, University 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 https://statecontracts.nebraska.gov/. It shall be the sole responsibility of Supplier (a) to notify University of any requested redactions to the Agreement, any amendment to the Agreement, and any document incorporated by reference into the Agreement and (b) to indicate the legal basis for such requested redactions at the time of execution thereof. In addition, Supplier shall defend any challenge to such redactions at its own expense. Supplier’s failure to request redactions to any contracts or documents released by University under this section shall constitute a complete waiver of any and all claims for damages caused by any such release.

9. Public Records. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 to 84-712.09, information or records of or belonging to University regarding, related to, or part of the Agreement will be open to public inspection and copying unless exempted from disclosure in accordance with University’s interpretation and application of applicable law. It shall be the sole responsibility of Supplier (a) to notify University of requested redactions to any such information or records that may otherwise be required to be open to public inspection and copying and (b) to indicate the legal basis for such requested redactions. In addition, Supplier shall defend any challenge to such requested redactions at its own expense. Supplier’s failure to request redactions to any information or records released by University under this section shall constitute a complete waiver of any and all claims for damages caused by any such release.

10. Federal Funding Compliance. If the Agreement involves federal funds, (a) Supplier’s compliance in all respects with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws is material to Supplier’s performance under the Agreement; (b) Supplier certifies that it does not operate any programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion that violate such laws; and (c) Supplier’s failure to comply with such laws shall be considered a material breach of the Agreement.

If the Agreement is for $15,000 or more and involves federal funds, then Supplier shall comply with 41 CFR

§§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), which are incorporated herein by this reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and require action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to disability or veteran status.

If Supplier has fifty (50) or more employees and the Agreement involves payment of $50,000 or more in federal funds to Supplier, then Supplier shall develop or maintain a program as described in 41 CFR 60‐

741, subpart C. If Supplier has fifty (50) or more employees and the Agreement involves payment of https://statecontracts.nebraska.gov/

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$150,000 or more in federal funds to Supplier, then Supplier shall develop or maintain a program as described in 41 CFR 60‐300, subpart C. To the extend any of the provisions of Appendix II to 2 CFR Part

200 apply to the Agreement, such provisions are incorporated herein by this reference and apply to Supplier as a “contractor,” “recipient,” or “subrecipient.”

11. Nondiscrimination. Neither Supplier nor any of its subcontractors shall discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of the 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 in accordance with the Nebraska Fair Employment

Practice Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-1101 to 48-1125).

12. Logos or University Marks. Supplier 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 University as a source identifier, unless expressly authorized in writing by University. Any unauthorized use of University Marks is expressly prohibited. Supplier shall not use University’s name in any manner that acts as an endorsement or is an appearance of any endorsement in any promotion, advertisement, solicitation, or other communication, especially as it relates to Supplier’s business.

13. Right to Audit Privilege. University reserves the right to audit or inspect work performed by

Supplier under the Agreement. University may participate directly or through an appointed representative in order to verify that the services related to the Agreement have been performed in accordance with the procedures indicated.

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

15. Conflict of Interest. Supplier certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that (a) there is no unresolved actual or potential conflict of interest related to the Agreement and (b), if Supplier is a University employee, immediate family member of a University employee, or business associated with a University employee and the Agreement is valued at $2,000 or more, Supplier has, prior to execution of the

Agreement, provided written notification to the vice president for business and finance or relevant vice chancellor for business and finance, as applicable, of Supplier’s status as, relation to, or association with a

University employee and of the Agreement. If an actual or potential conflict of interest related to the

Agreement arises during the Term, Supplier shall provide to the vice president for business and finance or relevant vice chancellor for business and finance, as applicable, a written disclosure statement that describes all relevant information concerning the actual or potential conflict of interest. If the actual or potential conflict of interest cannot be resolved or University determines Supplier’s certification set forth in this section is false, University may declare the Agreement void and of no further force or effect and

University shall have no further obligations under the Agreement.

16. Compliance. Supplier and its employees and agents will comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and licensing requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business, including those of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction and/or authority, as well as applicable

University policies.

17. Insurance. Supplier shall at its own expense obtain and maintain throughout the term of the

Agreement general commercial liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, death, and property damage with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, and $3,000,000.00 general aggregate to cover such liability caused by, or arising out of, activities of Supplier and its agents and/or employees while engaged in or preparing for the provision of the goods or services provided under the Agreement. If the goods or services include providing technology services, software, or support, Supplier shall obtain and maintain cyber liability insurance coverage of not less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence and in the aggregate to cover such liability resulting or arising from acts, errors, or omissions in rendering such

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Agreement. By requiring such minimum insurance, University shall not be deemed or construed to have assessed the risk or limited the liability that may be applicable to Supplier under the Agreement. Supplier shall assess its own risks and, if it deems appropriate, maintain higher limits or broader coverages. Supplier shall, upon request, include University as an additional insured on its general liability insurance policy on a primary and non-contributory basis. Supplier is not relieved of any liability or other obligations assumed or pursuant to the Agreement by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, duration, or types.

18. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given under the Agreement shall be in writing, sent via certified mail or hand delivery, effective when received, and delivered to the addresses provided on the signature page of this Addendum.

19. Unavailability of Funding. Due to possible future reductions in state and/or federal funds, University cannot guarantee the continued availability of funding of the Agreement notwithstanding the consideration contained within the Agreement. In the event funds to finance the Agreement become unavailable, either in full or in part, due to such reductions, University may terminate the Agreement or reduce the consideration upon notice in writing to Supplier. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail

(return receipt requested) or in person (with proof of delivery). University shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds. The effective date of such termination or reduction in consideration shall be the actual effective date of the elimination or reduction of funding. In the event of a reduction in consideration, Supplier may cancel the Agreement as of the effective date of the proposed reduction upon the provision of advance written notice to University. Supplier shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work performed up to the effective date of the termination. In the event of unavailability of funding, University shall not be liable for any penalty, expense, or liability, or for general, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting therefrom.

20. No Personal Liability. In no event shall any regent, official, officer, employee, agent, or student of

University be personally liable or responsible for any representation, statement, covenant, warranty, or obligation contained in, or made in connection with, the Agreement, express or implied.

21. Foreign Adversary Certification. The terms in this section defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 73-903 shall have the meaning defined therein. If the Agreement is for a technology-related product or service and no exception set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 73-906(2) applies, Supplier certifies that it is not a scrutinized company, it will not subcontract with any scrutinized company for any aspect of performance of the

Agreement, and any products or services provided under the Agreement do not originate with a scrutinized company. The certification set forth in this section shall be an ongoing certification during the term of the

Agreement and Supplier shall immediately notify University of any change in the status of the certification set forth in this section.

22. Unenforceability of Certain Terms. For the purposes of this section, “University” expressly includes any University employee acting in the course and scope of employment. Notwithstanding any provision of the Agreement to the contrary, any of the following terms within the Agreement shall have no effect and shall not be enforceable:

a. Any term making the Agreement period perpetual, providing for unlimited renewals of the

Agreement, or automatically continuing the Agreement period from term to term;

b. Any term requiring or stating that the terms of the Agreement shall prevail over the terms of this

Addendum in the event of conflict;

c. Any term requiring University to indemnify or to hold harmless Supplier or any third party for any act or omission;

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d. Any term imposing interest charges contrary to those allowed by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2404;

e. Any term requiring the application of the law of any state other than the State of Nebraska in interpreting or enforcing the Agreement or requiring or permitting that any dispute under the Agreement be resolved in courts other than the courts of the State of Nebraska;

f. Any term limiting the time period within which claims can be made or actions can be brought;

g. Any term waiving the sovereign immunity of the State of Nebraska;

h. Any term limiting Supplier’s or any third party’s liability for damages to University for any cause whatsoever related to: (i) intellectual property indemnity required by the Agreement; (ii) liquidated damages assessed under the Agreement; (iii) claims for personal injury, including death; (iv) claims for damage to real property or tangible or intangible property arising from Supplier’s acts or omissions under the

Agreement; (v) any loss or claim to the extent the loss or claim is covered by a policy of insurance maintained, or required by this Addendum or the Agreement to be maintained, by Supplier; (vi) damages arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Supplier, its employees, its subcontractors, or its agents; and (vii) damages arising from Supplier’s breach of data security or confidentiality obligations under the Agreement;

i. Any term permitting unilateral modification of the Agreement by Supplier or any third party;

j. Any term obligating University to pay attorneys’ fees;

k. Any term requiring the confidentiality of records in contravention of the Nebraska public records statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 to 84-712.09;

l. Any term binding University to any method of resolution of disputes under the Agreement not instituted in accordance with the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,302 to 81-8,306;

m. Any term requiring University to endorse or perform any act that may be perceived as an endorsement of a commercial good or service, Supplier, or any third party;

n. Any term requiring University to waive its rights to a jury trial or to participate in a class action; or

o. Any term granting Supplier or any third party a security interest in property of University.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Addendum as of the date set forth below.

Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska

Signature:

Printed Name:

Date:

Title:

Supplier

Signature:

Printed Name:

Date:

Title:

Notices to University shall be sent to:

Notices to Supplier shall be sent to:

With copy to:

Legal Notices C/O P2P Procurement Contracts 1700 Y Street, BSC 125 Lincoln, NE 68588-0645

With copy to (optional):

4890-8857-9324, v. 15

Kimberly Osterhout

Director of Sales kosterhout@arbordayfarm.org

Kimberly Osterhout

11/04/25 | 08:35 PST11/04/25 | 14:50 CST

Jessie Combs

Asst Vice Chancellor and Controller, Business and Finance

Jessie Combs jessiecombs@unomaha.edu

Letter of Agreement Between Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm and University of Nebraska MFA in Writing

MFA Winter 2026 Booking Confirmation Organization: University of Nebraska MFA in Writing

MFAW UNO MFAW

Group Name: UNO MFAW Winter 2026

College of Fine Arts WFAB 221 Omaha, NE 68182

Contact: Mr. Kevin Clouther Phone: 402-554-5987

Email: kclouther@unomaha.edu

Sales Contact: Brenda McIntosh Kimberly Osterhout

Phone: 402-873-8758 / 402-873-768 E-Mail: bmcintosh@arbordayfarm.org kosterhout@arbordayfarm.org

Contract Date: August 5, 2025 Group Arrival: December 26, 2026

Group Departure: January 5, 2027 mailto:bmcintosh@arbordayfarm.org

Reservation Booking Method: Rooming List

Reservations Must Be Booked By: November 27, 2026

Room check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Rooms occupied beyond check-out time are subject to the day rate until 2:00 p.m., after which the full rate will apply.

Rooming List Cutoff date: The block of rooms will be held until November 27, 2026, after which any unreserved rooms will be released and made available for general sale. Reservation requests received after this cutoff date will be accepted and confirmed upon availability. The attrition policy as stated in the additional terms and conditions will still apply.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Date Event Setup Style Att.

12-26-26 Overnight Accommodations As Is 3

Dinner Restaurant 2

12-27-26 Breakfast Restaurant 2

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:

Room Type Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

12-26-26 12-27-26 12-28-26 12-29-26 12-30-26

Student Block 1 50 50 50 50

Faculty Block 2 20 20 20 20

Total 3 70 70 70 70

Room Type Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

12-31-26 1-1-27 1-2-27 1-3-27 1-4-27

Student Block 50 50 50 50 50

Faculty Block 20 20 20 20 20

Total 70 70 70 70 70

Lunch Restaurant 3

Break-Out Hollow Square 2

Break-Out / Bookstore Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Registration As Is 2

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

12-28-26 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out / Bookstore Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

12-29-26 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Special Setup 12

Break-Out / Bookstore Special Setup 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

12-30-26 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out / Bookstore Special Setup 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 8

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

12-31-26 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Consultation Room Conference Style 2

Break-Out / Bookstore Special Setup 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner Special Setup 72

1-1-27 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Break-Out / Bookstore Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

1-2-27 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Consultation Room Conference Style 2

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out / Bookstore Special Setup 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

1-3-27 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out / Bookstore Special Setup 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Private Dinner As Is 72

1-4-27 Continuous Beverage Service As Is 72

Break-Out / Bookstore Special Setup 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out Hollow Square 12

Break-Out/Hospitality Hollow Square 12

Meeting Special Setup 72

Private Lunch As Is 72

Graduation Ceremony Special Setup 72

Private Dinner & Social Time Rounds of 8 72

1-5-27 Breakfast in Timbers Faculty/Students on Own 20

For the duration of all events, group will have the Boardroom available for consultation

***All Space on 24 Hour Hold***

GUESTS ARE ON THEIR OWN FOR BREAKFAST. IN ORDER TO DINE IN TIMBERS, GUESTS MUST MAKE

RESERVATIONS

FRIENDS AND FAMILY GUEST ROOM RATE:

$139.00 per person inclusive single occupancy with a maximum of 10 guest rooms.

COMPLETE MEETING PACKAGE

$185.20+ ($199.25 inclusive of service charge) per person single occupancy $121.20+ ($135.25 inclusive of service charge) per person double occupancy includes:

Sunday, December 27, Overnight accommodation, Private Chef’s Choice Dinner, evening meeting space with standard audio-visual equipment, five breakout rooms, continuous beverage service, and conference services.

COMPLETE MEETING PACKAGE

$222.80 + ($244.25 inclusive of service charge) per person single occupancy $158.80+ ($180.25 inclusive of service charge) per person double occupancy includes:

Monday, December 28 – Saturday, January 2: Overnight accommodations, Chef’s Choice private lunch, dinner, meeting space with standard audio-visual equipment, five break out room, continuous beverage service and conference services.

COMPLETE MEETING PACKAGE

$213.10+ ($234.13 inclusive of service charge) per person single occupancy

$149.10+ ($170.13 inclusive of service charge) per person double occupancy Sunday, January 3 – Monday, January 4: Overnight accommodation, chefs’ choice private lunch, dinner, meeting space with standard audio-visual equipment, five breakout rooms, continuous beverage service, and conference services.

FRIENDS & FAMILY GRADUATION DINNER

$44.00 plus 25% service charge per person.

SPECIAL NOTES and ADDITIONAL PRICING INFORMATION:

• $15.00 plus tax per night spouse guest room fee if staying with attendee

• One complimentary room per night for scholarship recipient- credit on final invoice; recipient assigned by UNO

• UNO Leadership may make special requests for guest room assignments during the rooming list process.

• Lied Lodge will do our best to provide requested guest room locations, however, cannot be guaranteed.

• Shuttle to Eppley is $50 per person per trip (Discounted from $85)

• Faculty breakfast is not included; final guarantees required.

TAX EXEMPTION STATUS:

Group is NE state tax exempt with validation of current paperwork.

DEPOSIT: WAIVED

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

Organization pays Guest Rooms, Complete Meeting Packages, Faculty breakfasts, and faculty shuttle; (first night dinner and first morning breakfast & lunch for planner and student assistant) to be direct billed.

Organization is tax exempt with completion and approval of Nebraska Exemption Form

13. Individuals pay incidental expenses, friends and family rooms and spouse guest room fee.

IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE ABOVE ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE SIGN THE CONTRACT AND RETURN IT TO LIED BY SEPTEMBER 25, 2025. WHEN RECEIVED, YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE HELD ON A DEFINITE BASIS.

THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

To help us ensure the success of your event, we ask you to be aware of the following:

BANQUET GUARANTEES:

Banquet menus, conference room arrangements and other details pertaining to your function must be submitted to your Conference Planning Manager at least (30) days prior to your function date. A final guaranteed count on food functions is due no later than (72) business hours prior to the arrival of your group. This guarantee represents the minimum guest count for billing purposes and may not be reduced. All groups will be charged based on the greater of the guaranteed number or actual number of people attending. Without a guarantee, the number indicated on this original Contract will be considered the correct and guaranteed number of guests. PLEASE NOTE:

All food and beverage must be purchased through Lied Lodge & Conference Center and food not consumed at Lied

Lodge may not be removed from the area.

BEVERAGE SERVICE:

Lied Lodge & Conference Center offers a complete selection of beverages to complement your function. Please note that alcoholic beverage sales and service are regulated by the State of Nebraska and Lied Lodge & Conference

Center, as a licensee, must follow these regulations. Therefore, ALL liquor, wine or beer served on Lied Lodge &

Conference Center (including Arbor Day Farm and Steinhart Lodge) premises must be provided by Lied Lodge and dispensed by our staff.

PRICES:

Meal prices are subject to change up to (90) days prior to your function date. All food, beverage, audio visual equipment, room rental prices quoted are subject to applicable service charge and sales tax. In Nebraska, the service charge is taxable. Sales and lodging taxes are applied to guest rooms. Service charge and taxes are subject to change without notice.

CONFERENCE ROOMS:

Conference rooms are assigned based on the guaranteed maximum number of people anticipated. Room rental fees may be applicable. We reserve the right to change groups to a room suitable for the attendance if an increase or decrease in guaranteed numbers is experienced. Specific conference rooms may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.

RESET FEES:

Room set-up changes made less than 24 hours before the function may result in an additional set-up charge. If more than one meeting room set configuration is utilized within a 24-hour period, additional meeting room fees may apply.

ACCOUNT PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS:

In order for us to evaluate your request for Direct Billing, please complete the Method of Payment Form and return it with your signed copy of this Booking Confirmation. We are not able to consider your program definite unless the Direct Bill Application is received with your contract and approved by our Credit Department. Our credit terms are Net (14) due upon receipt of invoice. Billing is considered past due at (30) days with interest charged at 2% per month on any outstanding balance. In addition, please complete the enclosed Credit Card Agreement for guarantee purposes only.

RESERVATION PROCEDURE:

Rooming Lists may be sent to your Sales Manager by the cutoff date noted on the Booking Confirmation. If you are not able to provide a rooming list before the cutoff date noted but would like Lied Lodge to continue holding your block of rooms, a payment guarantee will be required for all rooms for the entire length of stay. Please indicate which guests will be sharing a guest room (if applicable). A blank rooming list is enclosed for your convenience.

Any guaranteed reservations not canceled 72 hours prior to arrival will be charged a cancellation fee. Please advise your group members.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Room check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Rooms occupied beyond check-out time are subject to the day rate until 2:00 p.m., after which the full rate will apply.

COMMISSION: Guest rooms are not commissionable.

PROGRAM ATTRITION:

The pricing for your program has been negotiated based on the dates, number of guest rooms and function requirements, as specified in this agreement. In order to qualify for the outlined group rates, you must maintain a minimum of 70% of the number of rooms, meetings and meals originally blocked. Should your group fall short of this commitment, Lied Lodge reserves the right to charge an attrition fee. This fee will be calculated as the difference between 70% of the value of the originally blocked rooms, meetings and meals and the amount actually generated by the program.

CANCELLATION OF PROGRAM:

This program will be considered definite upon the signing and dating of this Booking Confirmation. Lied Lodge will protect your guest room block and function space to the exclusion of all other business opportunities. Any cancellations must be received in writing by the Sales Department during business hours. Cancellation of these scheduled dates will be subject to the following assessment.

121+ Days No Charge

61 - 120 Days 25% of Estimated Room Charges, Meeting and Food & Beverage Costs for the duration of the dates agreed upon

31 - 60 Days 50% of Estimated Room Charges, Meeting and Food & Beverage Costs for the duration of the dates agreed upon

30 days or less

100% of Estimated Room Charges, Meeting and Food & Beverage Costs for the duration of the dates agreed upon

FORCE MAJEURE:

The performance of this agreement by either party is subject to force majeure, including but not limited to acts of

God, war, acts of terrorism, government regulation, legislation, or statement of policy which limits, prohibit or suggest curtailment of transportation facilities; recognized health threats as determined by the World Health

Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), or health agencies (including health threats of COVID-

19); or other conditions beyond the control of the parties, where any of the foregoing makes it illegal, impossible, inadvisable or commercially impracticable to hold this event or to fully perform the terms of this agreement. This agreement may be terminated for any one or more of such reasons by written notice from one party to the other without any liability, except to pay for services already received; provided, however, the parties shall make commercially reasonable efforts to reschedule the event to a mutually acceptable time.

TENTATIVE HOLD

The dates, space, and rates outlined in this contract/agreement are being tentatively held for the UNO MFAW

Winter 2026 until September 25, 2026. After this date, if another organization requests these dates and space, and is in a position, to confirm immediately before our receipt of your signed contract/agreement, we will contact you for a definite decision. You will have 24 hours from the time of our call to approve or release these dates or space. If you cannot confirm within 24 hours, then all dates and space will be held on a second option basis and alternate first option dates and space will be discussed with you.

This agreement constitutes the entire contractual agreement between the parties. This agreement may not be modified except by written agreement executed by both parties. The foregoing requirements are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Please sign and return a copy of this Confirmation, the Direct Bill Application, and the completed Credit Card Authorization form. If we have not received a signed agreement, Lied Lodge has the right to re-evaluate all terms and conditions of this Booking Confirmation.

YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND APPROVAL OF THE PRECEDING POLICIES

AND ARRANGEMENTS. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN.

Name of Company and Individual Responsible (please print) Date

Signature of Individual Date

Signature of Hotel Representative Date

11/04/25 | 08:35 PST

11/04/25 | 14:50 CSTJessie Combs

11/04/25 | 14:50 CST

University of Nebraska Non-Competitive Purchase Documentation

Board of Regents Policy 6.2.1.10 (b) provides that “except as otherwise provided in this purchasing policy, any purchase committing the University to an expenditure of $150,000 or more shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder.” Board of Regents Policy 6.2.1.7 provides that “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. There are exceptions allowed to this policy in 6.2.1.10 (f), which explains when competitive bidding is not required.

This form is designed to assist in complying with policy. It is to be used for purchases of $150,000 or more that are not competitively bid or small purchases where quotations are not obtained. It must be signed by the person seeking the non-competitive purchase, as well as the funding approver and returned to your campus procurement office or the Office of the Vice President for Business and Finance.

INSTRUCTIONS for Completion of this Form:

Please check the category below for which your particular transaction qualifies as a non-competitive purchase. The column § (subsection) refers to Board Policy 6.2.1.10 (f). Incomplete forms will be returned.

§ EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE PURCHASE

1. Purchase of unique or non-competitive articles or services (e.g., “Sole Source”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, examples of unique or non-competitive articles and services are public utility services, regulated central office telephone services, books, pamphlets and periodicals, and specially designed business, research or scientific equipment and related software. This category of purchase shall be accompanied by a written justification from the requesting unit and must have the prior written approval by the principal business officer or their designee.

2. Contracts for professional services; provided, however, that any contract for architectural, engineering, land surveying or landscape architectural services shall be made in accordance with applicable law and Board of Regents policies requiring competitive negotiations for such services. “Professional Service” means (a) any type of service which requires a license or other legal authorization as a condition precedent to the rendering of the service, or (b) any other type of service commonly recognized as a professional service, including, but not limited to, accounting and auditing, actuarial, legal, personnel, financial, computing, management, marketing, educational program planning or evaluation, facilities planning or evaluation, insurance and risk management, or travel agency services. (See RP-6.2.1(4)(h))

3. Purchases necessary in emergency situations.

4. Contracts for maintenance or servicing of equipment with the manufacturer of the equipment or the manufacturer's authorized service agent, where in the judgment of the principal business officer such maintenance or service can be most effectively performed by the manufacturer or its authorized service agent.

5. Contracts on capital construction projects (a) for the services of a construction manager who may or may not at the discretion of the University also be engaged on the project as the general contractor or (b) for the services of a design/build contractor who will be engaged on the project to furnish design services by a qualified architect or engineer and to provide general contractor services; provided, the contracts shall be awarded in accordance with RP-6.3.7.

Additional Required Information:

Supplier Name: Amount of Purchase:

Description Supporting Non-Competitive Purchase Determination:

Check HERE if additional supporting documentation attached In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 6.2.1.16, Purchases Involving University Personnel, by signing below, you hereby affirm that you have no conflict of interest in the selection of this supplier, nor will you receive personal or financial benefit from this purchase.

Requestor’s Signature Requestor’s Name (Printed) Date

Funding Approver's Signature Funding Approver’s Name (Printed) Date

Submitted By (Procurement Services): Approved By:

Signature Date

Name (Printed): _________________________________ _____

Signature Date

Name (Printed): ______________________________________

National Arbor Day Foundation $ 141,424.00

The Lied Lodge is the only hotel and conference center in the greater Omaha area with the room occupancy and meeting spaces to meet the MFA in Writing's needs.

Melody Stark

11/04/25 | 11:40 CST

Kevin Clouther 11/04/25 | 11:50 CST

11/04/25 | 12:51 CSTMiles Waggener

11/04/25 | 14:50 CST

Jessie Combs

Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: B727D180-8121-4923-B1B6-202211718452 Status: Completed

Subject: CW36831 - Lied Lodge MFA in Writing UNO July 2026 January 2027

Source Envelope:

Document Pages: 18 Signatures: 8 Envelope Originator:

Certificate Pages: 5 Initials: 0 Melody Stark

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1400 R Street

LINCOLN, NE 68588

melody.stark@nebraska.edu

IP Address: 35.223.106.21

Record Tracking Status: Original

9/19/2025 11:41:32 AM

Holder: Melody Stark melody.stark@nebraska.edu

Location: DocuSign

Signer Events Signature Timestamp Kimberly Osterhout kosterhout@arbordayfarm.org

Director of Sales

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Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure:

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Melody Stark melody.stark@nebraska.edu

Sourcing Agent

University of Nebraska

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Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure:

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Kevin Clouther kclouther@unomaha.edu

University of Nebraska

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Miles Waggener mwaggener@unomaha.edu

University of Nebraska

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Signer Events Signature Timestamp Jessie Combs jessiecombs@unomaha.edu

Asst Vice Chancellor and Controller, Business and

Finance

University of Nebraska Omaha

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Sent: 11/4/2025 12:51:42 PM

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Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure created on: 5/16/2023 6:53:28 PM Parties agreed to: Kimberly Osterhout, Melody Stark, Kevin Clouther, Miles Waggener, Jessie Combs

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