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Contract number: CW42153
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This is a non-competitive procurement documentation package for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) Athletics Department. The procurement was approved through non-competitive procurement procedures and involves a contract with Theatrical Media Services, Inc. (TMS), a lighting and audio equipment company based in Omaha, Nebraska. The procurement officer approval was granted by Lynn McAlpine (Associate Chief Procurement Officer) on July 27, 2026, with final authorization from Jon Watts (Senior Associate Vice President - Chief Operating Officer) on July 28, 2026.

The contract covers lighting, audio, and stagehand services for seven Cornhusker Kickoff 2026 fan fest events scheduled between September 4 and November 21, 2026, at Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Each event is structured as an individual one-day contract with identical pricing of $10,856.51 per event, for a total contract value of $75,995.57 across all seven events. Payment terms require full amount due within 30 days following each event date. The University will provide parking for two box trucks and one personal vehicle, electrical current, a certified electrician for power hookup and disconnection, and labor for equipment setup and strike. TMS is responsible for general commercial liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate. The contract includes a Legal and Policy Compliance Addendum incorporating University of Nebraska system requirements regarding indemnification, nondiscrimination, debarment certification, conflict of interest disclosure, and compliance with federal funding requirements where applicable.

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University of Nebraska Non-Competitive Procurement Documentation

RP-6.2.1.5.a requires small purchase procedures for purchases that equal or exceed the micro-purchase level and competitive proposals or bids for purchases of $250,000 or more. RP-6.2.1.5.b provides certain exceptions. This form must be approved by the Chief Procurement Officer for purchases of $250,000 or more where competitive proposals or bids are not obtained or by the Associate Chief Procurement Officer for small purchases where quotations are not obtained.

Requestor Name Requestor Email Non conflict statement: In accordance with RP-6.2.1.7, by submitting this form you a irm that you have no conflict of interest in the selection of this supplier, nor will you receive personal or financial benefit from this purchase.

Supplier Amount Contract, PR, or Invoice#

RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv Procurement by non-competitive proposals is procurement through solicitation of a proposal from only one source and may be used only when one or more of the following circumstances apply:

Select Circumstances for Procurement by Non-Competitive Proposals definitions for relevant capitalized terms are included on the following page

The Purchase of a unique Article or Service that is available only from a single source (without limiting the generality of the foregoing, examples include public utilities; books, periodicals, and other publications; and specially designed business, research, or scientific equipment and software). Unless an Article or Service is necessary for the operation of an existing Article or performance of an existing Service purchased by the University, a specification for a proprietary Article or Service does not justify a Purchase by noncompetitive proposal where there is more than a single source that can provide the Article or Service. See RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.I; -6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.C.

The Purchase of an Article or Service that is necessary for the operation of an existing Article or performance of an existing Service purchased by the University. See RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.II.

The Purchase is necessary to address an Emergency. See RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.III.

The Purchase of Professional Services; provided, however, any contract for Licensed Professional Services, construction management, and design-build services shall be made in accordance with applicable law and Board of Regents policies. See RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.IV; -6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.VII.

The Purchase is for maintenance or servicing of equipment made from the manufacturer of the equipment or the manufacturer's authorized service agent, where, in the judgment of the Authorized Signatory, such maintenance or service can be most e ectively performed by the manufacturer or its authorized service agent.

See RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.V.

The Purchase is to be made using federal funding and the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity expressly authorizes non-competitive proposals in response to a written request from the non-federal entity.

See RP-6.2.1.5.b.1)iv.A.VI.

Procurement O icer Approval Date

Laura Pellicer lpellicerperello2@huskers.com

TMS $75,995.57

This form must be accompanied by written justification for the non-competitive procurement from the requesting college, school, department, division, o ice, or other administrative subdivision.

Written Justification

TMS has been a trusted partner since 2013. They are largest lighting company between Kansas City/Denver and have a very large inventory of equipment. Their pricing is very competitive and they were able to reduce our sound/lighting expenses considerably from last year. They have been willing to have weekly calls with the artist we bring in and if they need extra equipment in their rider have provided it at no extra charge. We use TMS at PBA, Devaney, Football Stadium so they have plenty of staff on-site and local if we run into issues or challenges. There isn't a local company that provides both sound and lighting in one package. Using someone else would mean contracting with 2 more companies which would require more staff, parking, man hours etc.

07/27/26 | 10:32 CDT

Definitions

“Article” means any item of personal property, including all materials, products, supplies, furniture, equipment, printing, stationery, technology, and all other chattels, goods, wares, and merchandise.

“Authorized Signatory” means any person delegated signature authority to approve and execute a Contract pursuant to RP-6.3.1.

“Consideration” means the benefit or value, whether by promise, performance, or forbearance of a specific act, each party to a Contract bargains for and/or receives or expects to receive when entering the Contract.

“Contract” means any written agreement for a stated Consideration between the University and one or more other parties, creating obligations that are legally recognizable or enforceable.

“Emergency” means an event or occasional combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action or remedy, pressing necessity, exigency, a sudden or unexpected happening, or an unforeseen occurrence or condition where it is in the public interest for the University to take action and includes, but is not limited to, situations where the University must act to (i) avoid the loss of life, health, safety, or property; (ii) respond to a natural catastrophe, such as a tornado, storm, flood, snowstorm, manmade disaster, war, act of or serious threat of terrorism, or pandemic or widespread disease; (iii) respond to time limits established by a person or agency external to the University; or (iv) obtain cost savings for the University where the time constraints of Competitive Procurement would eliminate the cost savings.

"Licensed Professional Services" shall mean those services within the scope of the practice of architecture, professional engineering, landscape architecture, or registered land surveying as defined by the laws of the state of Nebraska, or those performed by any architect, professional engineer, landscape architect, or registered land surveyor in connection with his or her professional employment practice.

“Professional Service” means any Service that requires special knowledge as distinguished from skills and (i) requires a license or other legal authorization as a condition precedent to the rendering of the Service or (ii) is commonly recognized as a professional service. Examples of Professional Services include, but are not limited to, accounting and auditing; actuarial; legal;

personnel; financial; computing; management; marketing; educational program planning or evaluation; insurance and risk management; hotel booking; or travel booking. Examples of skilled professions not considered Professional Services include, but are not limited to, construction trades, cleaning, equipment operations or repair, fire or security systems, furniture repair or installation, landscaping, locksmith, moving, storage, painting, pest control, vehicle repair or maintenance, waste removal, recycling, printing, or catering.

“Purchase” means (i) the process of acquisition of any Article by the University by transfer of ownership or by lease or license for a stated Consideration paid to a Contractor; (ii) a Contract for any Service, including any Professional Service, to be provided by any Contractor for a stated Consideration; or (iii) a Contract for any labor, material, or equipment for construction, repair, alteration, remodeling, renovation, or demolition of any University building or other improvement to Real Property to be provided by a Contractor for a stated Consideration.

“Service” means the rendering of time or effort of a Contractor whose purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an Article.

Procure-to-Pay

3835 Holdrege Street | Lincoln, NE 68583-0742 | 402.472.2126 nebraska.edu/p2p

University of Nebraska Contract Summary

CONTRACTOR/COMPANY INFORMATION

Supplier TMS PRODUCTION INTEGRATION Contact Patrick Bressman

Sourcing Agent Alex Caruso Email pbressman@tmsomaha.com

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT

Participating Campuses

UNL

Administrative Unit/Dept.

Athletics

Department Contact Laura Pellicer – lpellicerperello2@huskers.com

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION/INFORMATION

Contract Summary (brief description and/ or event name)

Cornhusker Kickoff Fan Fest Lighting

Contract Document Document Amt Total Amt Start Date End Date Notes

Master Agreement $75,995.57 $75,995.57 09/04/2026 09/07/2026

COMPETITION/BID INFORMATION

Bid Number N/A

Competition NCPD Approved

Contract Information

N/A

INTERNAL USE ONLY

CW42153

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402.592.5522 tmsomaha.com

7510 Burlington St.

Omaha, NE 68127

Job #9548

This CONTRACT entered into on this 26th day of May, 2026 by and between the party of the first part, hereafter called THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. and University of Nebraska at Lincoln-Athletics - Lincoln, NE, the party of the second part, hereafter called THE BUYER.

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. does hereby agree to furnish to THE BUYER at Hawks Championship Center -

Lincoln, NE for a period of 1 day(s) beginning on September 5, 2026 and continuing until September 5, 2026 the following services:

Lighting, Audio & Stagehand services per: Cornhusker Kickoff '26 #1

Load in: September 4, 2026 at 9:00 pm - Load out: September 5, 2026 after event

*Buyer to provide: Parking for [2] Box Trucks & [1] Personal Vehicle

THE BUYER does hereby agree to pay THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. for the use of the equipment and services set out above the sum of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Six and 51/100-------------------------------------------------------DOLLARS ($10,856.51).

TERMS: Full amount due by October 5, 2026.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree to provide at his sole expense the cost of all electrical current to operate all of the above listed services.

THE BUYER does hereby agree to provide a certified Electrician to hook up and disconnect power.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree to provide at his sole expense * persons for the set up and strike of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. equipment, said persons are to be at the direction of the representative of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. He or she or they in no way shall be deemed to be employees of THEATRICAL MEDIA

SERVICES, INC. As further consideration for THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. entering into this contract with Buyer, the Buyer agrees to furnish at Buyer’s sole expense insurance coverage for said persons, covering said persons for any injury that may result from setting up or striking of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. equipment. Further, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. for any claims made against THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. by said persons for injury or injuries resulting from setting up or striking THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, Inc. equipment.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree that all labor provided shall include such persons as may be required by the Stage Hands Local Union, and such persons shall be paid by THE BUYER and that no Monies shall be deducted for payment of such persons from the price of this contract.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree to pay all, inspection fees, and other fees that may be assessed because of the service and/or equipment agreed under the terms of this contract, including all union fees.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree that if it is not possible to use any of the equipment or services herein set forth that it will pay the full amount herein specified to

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. and that no rebate or reduction in said amount because of rain, weather, accidents, Acts of God, or any order, laws, otherwise issued by any

Governmental agency unless, however, said orders are subject to the control of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. or its authorized agent.

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. does hereby further agree to save THE BUYER harmless from any claim whatsoever for damage to persons, personnel and/or property arising from the operation of the equipment and/or the acts of the agents or persons representing THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. unless said claim results from the negligence and/or willful misconduct of THE BUYER and/or any of its agents.

THE BUYER does hereby agree that in the event it cancels this contract through no fault of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC., BUYER agrees to pay 50% of the contract price, plus all costs incurred by, but not limited to the following: Transportation, Loading, Unloading, Setup, all necessary labor costs incurred regarding the same, and any and all subcontractor costs incurred by THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. provided, however that said costs shall not exceed the total contract price.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree that in the event THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. cannot furnish the equipment or services herein specified for reasons beyond his control, such as breakdown, strikes, Acts of God, or other casualty, or labor disputes, that THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. shall from be released the terms of this contract and that THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. shall not be liable for any damages as a result thereof.

It is mutually agreed that this contract was negotiated and executed in Lincoln, LancasterCounty, Nebraska, and that the laws of the State of Nebraska will govern this contract. Any legal action brought by either party shall be conducted solely in LancasterCounty, Nebraska, regardless of the physical location where the services are provided. In the event THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES INC. must file suit to collect on amounts owed by THE BUYER, BUYER hereby irrevocably agrees to accept service of process by certified mail, and that in the event BUYER fails or refuses to accept certified mail service, that return of the certified mail shall be evidence of BUYER’S receipt of service for all purposes, including, but not limited to, deadlines for pleadings.

All parties mutually agree that no verbal agreements are a part of this contract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands to duplicate copies hereof the day and year first above written.

for THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. for THE BUYER

Signed: Date:

John R. Hansen, President Date

PRINT NAME TITLE

All signers warrant that they are duly authorized to do so and to bind their respective party to the contract.

Contract must be fully executed by both parties within 30 calendar days of the contract (or amended contract) date.

07/27/26 | 10:57 PDT

Sr. Assoc. VP - COO

07/28/26 | 14:54 CDT

Jon Watts a

402.592.5522 tmsomaha.com

7510 Burlington St.

Omaha, NE 68127

Job #9776

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. does hereby agree to furnish to THE BUYER at Hawks Championship Center -

Lincoln, NE for a period of 1 day(s) beginning on September 12, 2026 and continuing until September 12, 2026 the following

Lighting, Audio & Stagehand services per: Cornhusker Kickoff '26 #2

Load in: September 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm - Load out: September 12, 2026 after event

TERMS: Full amount due by October 12, 2026.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree to provide at his sole expense the cost of all electrical current to operate all of the above listed services.

THE BUYER does hereby agree to provide a certified Electrician to hook up and disconnect power.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree that if it is not possible to use any of the equipment or services herein set forth that it will pay the full amount herein specified to

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. and that no rebate or reduction in said amount because of rain, weather, accidents, Acts of God, or any order, laws, otherwise issued by any

Governmental agency unless, however, said orders are subject to the control of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. or its authorized agent.

It is mutually agreed that this contract was negotiated and executed in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, and that the laws of the State of Nebraska will govern this contract. Any legal action brought by either party shall be conducted solely inLancaster County, Nebraska, regardless of the physical location where the services are provided. In the event THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES INC. must file suit to collect on amounts owed by THE BUYER, BUYER hereby irrevocably agrees to accept service of process by certified mail, and that in the event BUYER fails or refuses to accept certified mail service, that return of the certified mail shall be evidence of BUYER’S receipt of service for all purposes, including, but not limited to, deadlines for pleadings.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands to duplicate copies hereof the day and year first above written.

All signers warrant that they are duly authorized to do so and to bind their respective party to the contract.

Contract must be fully executed by both parties within 30 calendar days of the contract (or amended contract) date.

07/27/26 | 10:57 PDT

Jon Watts Sr. Assoc. VP - COO a

402.592.5522 tmsomaha.com

7510 Burlington St.

Omaha, NE 68127

Job #9777

This CONTRACT entered into on this 26th day of May, 2026 by and between the party of the first part, hereafter called THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. and The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, the party of the

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. does hereby agree to furnish to THE BUYER at Hawks Championship Center -

Lincoln, NE for a period of 1 day(s) beginning on September 19, 2026 and continuing until September 19, 2026 the following

Lighting, Audio & Stagehand services per: Cornhusker Kickoff '26 #3

Load in: September 18, 2026 at 9:00 pm - Load out: September 19, 2026 after event

TERMS: Full amount due by October 19, 2026.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree to provide at his sole expense the cost of all electrical current to operate all of the above listed services.

THE BUYER does hereby agree to provide a certified Electrician to hook up and disconnect power.

THE BUYER does hereby further agree that if it is not possible to use any of the equipment or services herein set forth that it will pay the full amount herein specified to

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. and that no rebate or reduction in said amount because of rain, weather, accidents, Acts of God, or any order, laws, otherwise issued by any

Governmental agency unless, however, said orders are subject to the control of THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. or its authorized agent.

\It is mutually agreed that this contract was negotiated and executed in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, and that the laws of the State of Nebraska will govern this contract. Any legal action brought by either party shall be conducted solely in Lancaster County, Nebraska, regardless of the physical location where the services are provided.

In the event THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES INC. must file suit to collect on amounts owed by THE BUYER, BUYER hereby irrevocably agrees to accept service of process by certified mail, and that in the event BUYER fails or refuses to accept certified mail service, that return of the certified mail shall be evidence of BUYER’S receipt of service for all purposes, including, but not limited to, deadlines for pleadings.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands to duplicate copies hereof the day and year first above written.

All signers warrant that they are duly authorized to do so and to bind their respective party to the contract.

Contract must be fully executed by both parties within 30 calendar days of the contract (or amended contract) date.

07/27/26 | 10:57 PDT

Jon Watts Sr. Assoc. VP - COO a

402.592.5522 tmsomaha.com

7510 Burlington St.

Omaha, NE 68127

Job #9778

THEATRICAL MEDIA SERVICES, INC. does hereby agree to furnish to THE BUYER at Hawks Championship Center -

Lincoln, NE for a period of 1 day(s) beginning on October 3, 2026 and continuing until October 3, 2026 the following

Lighting, Audio & Stagehand services per: Cornhusker Kickoff '26 #4

Load in: October 2, 2026 at 9:00 pm - Load out: October 3, 2026 after event

TERMS: Full amount due by November 2, 2026.