2016 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 81 - STATE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
81-3713 Commission; duties; awarding of contracts.

81-3713. Commission; duties; awarding of contracts.

(1) The commission shall develop a program to provide promotional services and technical assistance to local governments and industry members and to ensure the protection and development of Nebraska's attraction resources.

(2) The commission shall develop a statewide strategic plan to cultivate and promote tourism in Nebraska. The commission shall adopt policy criteria to be used in the development of the plan. The plan shall include:

(a) A review of the existing and potential sources of funding for tourism at the state and local levels;

(b) A comprehensive inventory of local tourism boards, the structure of such boards, and their funding;

(c) Criteria for local tourism boards in terms of appointments to such boards and for awarding grants by such boards at the local level to ensure local resources are used to achieve the greatest return;

(d) An examination of other states' funding models for tourism;

(e) Marketing strategies for promoting tourism;

(f) A proposal for creating new or expanding existing tourism capacity which may include encouraging regional cooperation, collaboration, or privatization; and

(g) Recommended legislation or funding requirements.

(3) All advertising contracts awarded by the commission concerning travel and tourism shall be based on competitive bids. Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the best interests of the state, the quality of performance of the services rendered, the conformity with specifications, the purposes for which required, and the time of completion. In determining the lowest responsible bidder, in addition to price, the commission shall consider: (a) The ability, capacity, creativity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract required; (b) the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder; (c) whether the bidder can perform the contract within the time specified; (d) the quality of performance of previous contracts; (e) the previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws relating to the contract; and (f) such other information as may be secured having a bearing on the decision to award the contract. The commission shall advertise for bids for the awarding of contracts concerning travel and tourism pursuant to sections 73-101 to 73-105. At least thirty working days shall elapse between the time formal bids are advertised for and the time of their opening. Contracts shall be awarded within sixty working days after the bidding has been closed. Each person submitting a bid shall be notified by certified mail as to whom the contract was awarded.

Source

• Laws 1986, LB 965, § 13;
• Laws 2011, LB684, § 1;
• R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1201.13;
• Laws 2012, LB782, § 193;
• Laws 2012, LB1053, § 13.