Racing and Gaming Consultant Services

The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau has issued Request for Proposal #120910 O5 seeking a Racing and Gaming Consultant to support the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC). The consultant will develop comprehensive auditing processes for Authorized Gaming Operator financial records, create detailed policies and procedures, and analyze current workflows for potential improvements. Key deliverables include developing an audit program with associated tools and templates, implementing new audit processes, establishing evaluation mechanisms, and producing regular updates and comprehensive reports in Word or PDF format. The RFP requires the consultant to have extensive gaming regulations knowledge and significant casino auditing experience, with a strict prohibition on simultaneously performing services for any Authorized Gaming Operator. Evaluation criteria include a 100-point scoring system with 25 points for Corporate Overview, 65 points for Technical Approach, and 10 points for Cost Sheet, with potential additional points from oral interviews. Proposals are 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.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires the selected consultant to provide all-inclusive pricing that incorporates travel and out-of-pocket expenses, with a pricing structure spanning two initial contract years. Pricing must remain fixed for the first two years, with any subsequent price increase requests limited to 10% and required to be submitted at least 120 days before the current contract period ends. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the cost sheet includes provisions for various deliverables and optional supplemental services with hourly rates for positions like Gaming Consultant. The State reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial termination date upon mutual agreement. Bidders must demonstrate they are not currently providing services to an Authorized Gaming Operator and commit to avoiding such conflicts during the contract period.