Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.030 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.030
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Fleet Services Division are:

1. To ensure economical utilization of state-owned vehicles.

2. To eliminate the unauthorized use of state-owned vehicles.

3. To provide a ready means of transportation for state employees and officers on state business.

4. To reduce the need for state employees to use private cars on official state business.

5. To provide a central administrative facility for the maintenance, care and operation of selected state-owned vehicles.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.0904 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.0904
Installment-purchase and lease-purchase contracts: Property that is subject of contract is exempt from ad valorem property taxation under certain circumstances and is to be deemed property of State or using agency for purposes of statutory limits on damages
Status: in_force

For the period during which an installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract that was entered into to finance a performance contract is in effect, the property that is the subject of the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract:

1. Is exempt from ad valorem property taxation by this State and its political subdivisions if: (a) An improvement is being constructed on the property pursuant to the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract; or (b) This State or a using agency is in possession of the property.

2. Shall be deemed to be the property of this State or the using agency that is a party to the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract for the purposes of statutory limits on damages that may be awarded against this State, including, without limitation, the limits in chapter 41 of NRS, with respect to any action or claim, including a claim for civil damages, that arises from or is related to the property and is brought by a person who is not a party to the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract if: (a) An improvement is being constructed on the property pursuant to the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract; or (b) This State or the using agency is in possession of the property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.140 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.140
Information concerning performance contract provided to Office of Energy
Status: in_force

A qualified service company shall provide to the Office of Energy information concerning each performance contract which the qualified service company enters into pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, the name of the project, the using agency for which the project is being carried out and the expected operating cost savings. The Office of Energy may report any energy savings realized as a result of such performance contracts to the United States Department of Energy pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 13385 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.150 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.150
Purchases or contracts for rental or lease for using agencies
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall:

1. Purchase or contract for all supplies, materials and equipment; and

2. Contract for the rental or lease of equipment, needed by any using agency, unless otherwise provided by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.390 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.390
Prevailing wage requirement; duty of qualified service company to furnish bonds before entering into certain performance contracts
Status: in_force

1. If a performance contract entered into pursuant to NRS 332.300 to 332.440 , inclusive, requires the employment of skilled mechanics, skilled workers, semiskilled mechanics, semiskilled workers or unskilled labor to perform the performance contract, the performance contract must include a provision relating to the prevailing wage as required pursuant to NRS 338.013 to 338.090 , inclusive. The local government, the qualified service company, any contractor who is awarded a contract or enters into an agreement to perform the work for the performance contract, and any subcontractor who performs any portion of that work shall comply with the provisions of NRS 338.013 to 338.090 , inclusive, in the same manner as if the local government had undertaken the work or had awarded the contract.

2. Before a qualified service company enters into a performance contract pursuant to NRS 332.300 to 332.440 , inclusive, that exceeds $100,000, the qualified service company must furnish to the contracting body any bonds required pursuant to NRS 339.025 . The provisions of chapter 339 of NRS apply to any performance contract described in this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.810 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.810
Prohibited acts by responding offerors before award of contract; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Before a contract is awarded, a responding offeror or an officer, employee, representative, agent or consultant of such a person shall not: (a) Make an offer or promise of future employment or business opportunity to, or engage in a discussion of future employment or business opportunity with, an evaluator or member of the governing body offering the contract; (b) Offer, give or promise to offer or give money, a gratuity or any other thing of value to an evaluator or member of the governing body offering the contract; or (c) Solicit or obtain from an officer, employee or member of the governing body offering the contract: (1) Any proprietary information regarding the contract; or (2) Any information regarding a response to a solicitation submitted by another person, unless such information is available to the general public.

2. A person who violates any of the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days, or by a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $50,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.225 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.225
Requirements of chapter unaffected by approval by governing body of application for federal grant
Status: in_force

Approval by a governing body of an application for a federal categorical grant does not dispense with the requirements of this chapter for approval by the governing body of the letting of any contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.313 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.313
On-line bidding
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator may use on-line bidding to receive proposals or bids in response to a request for proposals or invitation to bid.

2. A request for proposals or invitation to bid for which proposals or bids may be submitted pursuant to subsection 1 must designate a date and time at which proposals or bids may be submitted and may designate a date and time after which proposals or bids will no longer be received.

3. The Administrator may require bidders to: (a) Register before the date and time at which proposals or bids may be submitted; and (b) Agree to terms, conditions or requirements of the request for proposals or invitation to bid to facilitate on-line bidding.

4. The procedures established by the Administrator for the purposes of conducting on-line bidding must not conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

5. As used in this section, “ on-line bidding ” means a process by which bidders submit proposals or bids for a contract on a secure website on the Internet or its successor, if any, which is established and maintained for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3365 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3365
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by local business owned and operated by veteran with service-connected disability: “Veteran with a service-connected disability” defined
Status: in_force

“Veteran with a service-connected disability” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 338.13843 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.020 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.020
Administration
Status: in_force

The Division shall administer the provisions of NRS 331.010 to 331.145 , inclusive, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.435 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.435
Purchase of prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services or medical supplies by using agency; maintenance of records
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a using agency shall purchase prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services, or any combination thereof, only through the Purchasing Division.

2. A using agency may, on its own behalf or in cooperation with one or more other using agencies or, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 277.110 , other governmental entities or private entities within or outside this State, purchase prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services from an entity other than the Purchasing Division if the using agency or using agencies or other governmental entities, as applicable, can obtain the best value for prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services from the other entity and the Purchasing Division is unable to match or exceed that best value in a timely manner.

3. If a using agency purchases prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services from an entity other than the Purchasing Division pursuant to subsection 2, the using agency shall maintain a record of: (a) The purchase price for the prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services; and (b) The name, address and telephone number of the entity that sold the using agency the prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services.

4. Any record created pursuant to subsection 3 is a public record.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.475 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.475
Entering into contract pursuant to solicitation for bid or proposal by other governmental entities
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator may enter into a contract pursuant to a solicitation for a bid or proposal by: (a) A governmental entity located in this State; or (b) A governmental entity located outside of this State if the entity uses an open and competitive method of awarding the contract that is substantially similar to the method prescribed by state law.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 apply regardless of whether the solicitation the Administrator seeks to join is open or completed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.320 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.320
Specification for bids for supplying state institutions: Requirements
Status: in_force

The specification for bids for the supplying of any commodity in quantity, to meet the combined requirements or estimated requirements of the institutions of the State, shall show the quantity thereof required or estimated to be required for each institution and shall stipulate that bids will be accepted for the whole quantity and for the quantity for each institution. Bids may be made on any item or items or quantity or quantities of any item or items.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 334.025 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.025
Program to Encourage and Facilitate Purchases by Agencies of Commodities and Services From Organizations for training and employment of persons with mental or physical disabilities: Establishment; contents; registration; contracts; quarterly reports; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration shall establish and administer a Program to Encourage and Facilitate Purchases by Agencies of Commodities and Services From Organizations.

2. The Program may include: (a) A method for assisting an agency that wishes to purchase commodities or services from an organization to locate such commodities and services that meet the needs of the agency; (b) A method for assisting an organization to locate an agency that wishes to purchase commodities or services from organizations; (c) A method for encouraging agencies to purchase commodities and services from organizations; (d) A method to review objections to an award of a contract to an organization, which method must be limited to a review of the process used for awarding the contract to ensure that the appropriate procedures were followed in awarding the contract; (e) The establishment of a percentage, not to exceed 4 percent, of the full amount of payment to an organization which is awarded a contract for all commodities and services to be provided to the agency pursuant to the contract that is sufficient to pay the cost to the Purchasing Division of establishing and administering the Program; and (f) A method for collecting information from an agency in a report to the Purchasing Division, which report may include, without limitation: (1) The number of persons with mental or physical disabilities currently employed at the agency; and (2) The number of contracts the agency has entered into pursuant to the Program which are currently in effect and a list of the organizations with which the agency has entered such contracts.

3. An organization that wishes to participate in the Program must register with the Purchasing Division on a form prescribed by the Administrator before contacting any agency concerning entering into a contract pursuant to the Program.

4. In administering the Program, the Purchasing Division shall, upon request of an agency or organization, assist the agency or organization in establishing a contract for the purchase of commodities or services.

5. A contract entered into pursuant to the Program must provide for a payment to the Purchasing Division in an amount equal to the full amount of payment to the organization for all commodities and services to be provided to the agency pursuant to the contract multiplied by the percentage established pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 2.

6. An organization that has entered into a contract with an agency pursuant to the Program shall report quarterly to the Purchasing Division, on a form prescribed by the Administrator, such information as the Purchasing Division deems necessary to administer the Program.

7. The Administrator may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

8. As used in this section: (a) “ Administrator ” means the Administrator of the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration. (b) “ Agency ” means a local government as defined in NRS 332.015 and using agencies as defined in NRS 333.020 . (c) “ Organization ” means an organization that is recognized as exempt pursuant to the provisions of 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) whose primary purpose is the training and employment of persons with mental or physical disabilities, including, without limitation, a provider of jobs and day training services certified pursuant to NRS 435.130 to 435.310 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.195 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.195
Entering into contract pursuant to solicitation by other governmental entities or cooperative purchasing organizations; prohibition if contractor’s license required for portion of work to be performed
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a governing body or its authorized representative may enter into a contract pursuant to a solicitation by: (a) A governmental entity located within or outside this State with the authorization of the contracting vendor. The originally contracting local government is not liable for the obligations of the governmental entity which enters into a contract in response to the solicitation in accordance with this paragraph. (b) The State of Nevada or another state with the authorization of the contracting vendor. The State of Nevada or other state is not liable for the obligations of the local government which enters into a contract in response to the solicitation in accordance with this paragraph. (c) A cooperative purchasing organization. A cooperative purchasing organization is not liable for the obligations of the local government which enters into a contract in response to the solicitation in accordance with this paragraph.

2. A governing body or its authorized representative shall not enter into a contract pursuant to this section if a contractor's license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS is required for any portion of the work to be performed under the contract.

3. As used in this section, “ cooperative purchasing organization ” means an organization that implements a cooperative arrangement to agree to aggregate demand on behalf of public entities for the purpose of obtaining lower prices from certain suppliers to reduce the costs of procurement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.130 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.130
Capitol Building: Maintenance and management; Government Museum under management of Museum Director of Nevada State Museum
Status: in_force

1. At all times the maintenance of the Capitol Building is under the supervision of the Administrator, and it must be kept clean, orderly and presentable as befitting public property.

2. The former Assembly, Senate and Supreme Court chambers on the second floor of the Capitol Building are under the management of the Museum Director of the Nevada State Museum for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a Government Museum. The remainder of the second floor of the Capitol Building is under the management of the Administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3364 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3364
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by local business owned and operated by veteran with service-connected disability: “State purchasing contract” defined
Status: in_force

“ State purchasing contract ” means a contract awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.160 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.160
Methods of supplying needs of using agencies
Status: in_force

The Administrator may decide whether and to what extent the needs of any using agency may be supplied:

1. By transfer of surplus items or stocks from other using agencies;

2. By deliveries under contracts;

3. By open market purchases through the Administrator; or

4. Directly by the using agencies;

but he or she shall have thorough discussions on such matters with authorized representatives of each using agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.185 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.185
Disposal of personal property of local government; donation of surplus personal property by school district; chapter inapplicable to transactions regarding real property
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 244.1505 and 334.070 , if the governing body or its authorized representative determines that the personal property of the local government is no longer required for public use and deems such action desirable and in the best interests of the local government, the governing body or its authorized representative may dispose of personal property of the local government by any manner, including, without limitation, by: (a) Selling such property at public auction. (b) Donating such property to another governmental entity or nonprofit organization.

2. The board of trustees of a school district may donate surplus personal property of the school district to any other school district in this State or to a charter school that is located within the school district without regard to: (a) The provisions of this chapter; or (b) Any statute, regulation, ordinance or resolution that requires: (1) The posting of notice or public advertising. (2) The inviting or receiving of competitive responses. (3) The selling or leasing of personal property by contract or at a public auction.

3. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the purchase, sale, lease or transfer of real property by the governing body.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.140 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.140
Protection of state property and persons on property; assistance from personnel appointed to Capitol Police Division of Department of Public Safety
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall take proper care to prevent any unlawful activity on or damage to any state property under the supervision and control of the Administrator, and to protect the safety of any persons on that property.

2. The Director of the Department of Public Safety shall appoint to the Capitol Police Division of that Department such personnel as may be necessary to assist the Administrator and the Buildings and Grounds Section in the enforcement of subsection 1. The salaries and expenses of the personnel appointed pursuant to this subsection must, within the limits of legislative authorization, be paid out of the Buildings and Grounds Operating Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 334.030 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.030
Purchase of governmental surplus property by other governmental entities
Status: in_force

1. The purpose of this section is to permit any governmental entity to take full advantage of the available surplus properties of any other governmental entity.

2. Any governmental entity may enter into any contract with any other governmental entity for the purchase of any equipment, supplies, materials or other property, real or personal, without regard to provisions of law which require: (a) The posting of notices or public advertising for bids or of expenditures. (b) The inviting or receiving of competitive bids. (c) The delivery of purchases before payment, and without regard to any provision of law which would, if observed, defeat the purpose of this section.

3. In making any such contract or purchase the purchaser is authorized to accept any condition imposed pursuant to federal, state or local law as a part of the contract.

4. The governing body or executive authority, as the case may be, of any governmental entity may designate by appropriate resolution or order any officeholder or employee of its own to enter a bid or bids in its behalf at any sale of any equipment, supplies, material or other personal property, owned by any other governmental entity and may authorize that person to make any down payment or payment in full required in connection with such bidding.

5. Any provisions of any law, charter, ordinance, resolution, bylaws, rule or regulation which are inconsistent with the provisions of this section are suspended to the extent such provisions are inconsistent herewith.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.490 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.490
Procurement and distribution of federal surplus property to eligible institutions and organizations; creation of Surplus Property Administration Account
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall secure, warehouse and distribute throughout the state federal donable surplus property to tax-supported or nonprofit schools and other health and educational institutions, to organizations for emergency management, to volunteer fire departments, and to such other institutions or activities as are eligible pursuant to federal law to acquire such property. The Administrator may make such certifications, develop and sign such plans of operation, take such action and enter into such contracts and undertakings for and in the name of the State as are authorized or required by federal law or regulations in connection with the receipt, warehousing and distribution of federal donable surplus property received by him or her. The Administrator may adopt regulations, prescribe requirements and take the necessary action to ensure maximum utilization by and benefit to eligible institutions and organizations from the federal donable surplus property. The Administrator shall charge the schools and institutions receiving donable surplus property secured through the Purchasing Division, the charge to be a percentage of the cost of acquisition or of the fair value of the item requested that is sufficient to repay part or all of the cost of transportation and other costs incurred in acquisition of the property.

2. All money received by the Administrator pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Surplus Property Administration Account, which is hereby created in the State Purchasing Fund. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account must be credited to the Account. All expenses for the distribution of federal surplus property must be paid from the Account as other claims against the State are paid.

3. The Administrator may discontinue temporarily or terminate entirely the operation of purchasing and distributing donable surplus property at any time if there is not a sufficient flow of property to make continued employment of personnel for this purpose beneficial to the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.33695 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.33695
Inverse preference for bid or proposal submitted by person with principal place of business in another state; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, for purposes of awarding a contract pursuant to this chapter, if: (a) A person who submits a bid or proposal has a principal place of business in a state other than the State of Nevada; and (b) That other state, with respect to similar contracts awarded by that other state or agencies of that other state, grants to a person with a principal place of business in that state a preference which is not afforded to a person who has a principal place of business in the State of Nevada, the person responsible for awarding the contract must increase the bid or proposal or decrease the score of the bid or proposal, as applicable, by an amount that is substantially equivalent to the preference that the other state denies to a person with a principal place of business in the State of Nevada.

2. The inverse preference set forth in subsection 1 may not be imposed for the award of any contract pursuant to this chapter that: (a) Uses federal money unless such a preference is authorized by federal law; or (b) Is procured on a multistate basis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.420 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.420
Delivery of supplies, material and equipment: Memoranda of shipments and invoices to be transmitted by seller
Status: in_force

Every person, firm or corporation making or causing to be made any delivery of supplies, materials or equipment to any using agency of the State pursuant to any contract or order, whether oral or written, and whether made by the Administrator or by any other officer or agency of the State, promptly shall:

1. Transmit to the agency to which such delivery is made a memorandum of shipment, showing the number of, or other identifying reference to, the contract or order number under which the delivery is made and containing a statement of the commodities shipped and the quantities thereof.

2. Submit an invoice to the Administrator on the form and in the number of copies prescribed by the Administrator or under the authority of the Administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.070 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.070
“Using agency” defined
Status: in_force

“ Using agency ” means all officers, departments, institutions, boards, commissions and other agencies in the Executive Department of the State Government which derive their support from public money in whole or in part, whether the money is provided by the State of Nevada, received from the Federal Government or any branch, bureau or agency thereof, or derived from private or other sources. The term includes the Nevada System of Higher Education, but does not include the Nevada Rural Housing Authority, local governments as defined in NRS 354.474 , conservation districts and irrigation districts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.110 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.110
Offices of Purchasing Division
Status: in_force

Suitable office space shall be furnished to the Purchasing Division for the performance of the duties provided in this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.339 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.339
Prohibition against entering or renewing certain contracts
Status: in_force

Any contract that is entered into or renewed pursuant to this chapter may not:

1. Require the filing of any action or the arbitration of any dispute that arises from the contract to be instituted or heard in another state or nation; or

2. Require the State to indemnify another party against liability for damages.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.162 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.162
Methods of obtaining a contract; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator may designate the method of obtaining a contract, including: (a) An invitation to bid; (b) A request for proposals; (c) A request for qualifications; (d) A request for information; (e) A request for a quotation; or (f) Any other accepted method of purchasing that complies with the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Administrator shall adopt regulations governing the methods of obtaining a contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.016 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.016
“Fleet Services Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Fleet Services Division ” means the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Administration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3362 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3362
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by local business owned and operated by veteran with service-connected disability: “Business owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability” defined
Status: in_force

“Business owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 338.13841 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.137 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.137
Payment of costs of construction and renovation of purchasing warehouse building
Status: in_force

1. Commencing July 1, 1995, and continuing until the construction costs of $193,310 for the purchasing warehouse building in Reno, Nevada, have been paid, the Buildings and Grounds Section shall pay annually to the State Treasurer for deposit in the State Treasury to the credit of the State General Fund 2 percent of the building's original acquisition cost.

2. Commencing July 1, 1995, and continuing until the construction costs of $734,000 for the addition to the purchasing warehouse building in Reno, Nevada, have been paid, the Buildings and Grounds Section shall pay annually to the State Treasurer for deposit in the State Treasury to the credit of the State General Fund 2 percent of the construction costs of that addition.

3. Commencing July 1, 1995, and continuing until the renovation costs of $104,234 for the purchasing warehouse building in Reno, Nevada, have been paid, the Buildings and Grounds Section shall pay annually to the State Treasurer for deposit in the State Treasury to the credit of the State General Fund 5 percent of the building's renovation costs, including the costs of debt service that are incurred.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.353 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.353
Additional circumstance in which person may be deemed qualified service company
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 332.352 , a governing body may deem a person a qualified service company if the person has been determined by:

1. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration or a local government pursuant to NRS 338.1379 to be qualified to bid on a public work; or

2. Another local government pursuant to NRS 332.351 to be qualified as a qualified service company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.0902 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.0902
Installment-purchase and lease-purchase contracts: Security interests; certificates of participation; lease of property; other agreements, contracts or arrangements
Status: in_force

In connection with any installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract entered into to finance a performance contract, the Board may:

1. Grant a security interest in any property that is the subject of the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract and execute an instrument to evidence such a security interest, including, without limitation, a deed of trust, a leasehold interest deed of trust, a mortgage or a financing agreement.

2. Offer certificates of participation.

3. If the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract involves an improvement to property owned by the State of Nevada or the using agency, enter into a lease of the property to which the improvement will be made and any property that is adjacent to that property if the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 333A.0916 , has a term of not more than 20 years beyond the date on which construction of the work required by the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract is completed; and (b) Provides for rental payments that approximate the fair market rental of the property before the improvement is made, as determined by the Board at the time the parties enter into the lease, which must be paid if the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract terminates before the expiration of the lease because the Legislature fails to appropriate money for payments due pursuant to the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract. A lease entered into pursuant to this subsection may provide for nominal rental payments to be paid pursuant to the lease before the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract terminates.

4. Enter into any other agreement, contract or arrangement that the Board determines would be beneficial to the purpose of the installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract, including, without limitation, contracts for professional services, trust indentures, paying agent agreements and contracts of insurance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.133 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.133
Capitol Building: Government Museum; duties of Museum Director of Nevada State Museum
Status: in_force

The Museum Director of the Nevada State Museum shall:

1. Prepare and present exhibits in the Government Museum.

2. Conduct, in an appropriate manner, tours of the Government Museum.

3. In cooperation with other state agencies and departments, provide for the security of the Government Museum.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 334.080 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.080
State or local governmental officer or employee required to refuse and report certain offers or promises from bidders on contracts and prohibited from offering or providing certain information to bidders
Status: in_force

1. An officer or employee of the State or a local government who receives an offer or promise of future employment, a business opportunity, money, a gratuity or any other thing of value from a person who has provided a bid or proposal on a contract for supplies, materials, equipment or services to be awarded by the State or local government or from an officer, employee, representative, agent or consultant of such a person shall: (a) Refuse the offer or promise; and (b) Within 72 hours after receiving the offer or promise, report the occurrence to his or her immediate supervisor or, if he or she does not have an immediate supervisor, to the administrative head of the agency by which he or she is employed. The requirement to report such an offer or promise pursuant to this paragraph applies regardless of whether the offer or promise is subsequently withdrawn.

2. Before a contract for supplies, materials, equipment or services is awarded by the State or a local government, an officer or employee of the State or local government shall not offer or provide to a person who has bid on the contract: (a) Any proprietary information regarding the contract; or (b) Any information regarding a bid on the contract submitted by another person, unless such information is available to the general public.

3. An officer or employee of the State or a local government who violates the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 is subject to disciplinary action.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Local government ” means any political subdivision of the State, including, without limitation, a county, city, town, school district, general improvement district or other district. (b) “ State ” means the State of Nevada or any board, commission, department or other agency or instrumentality thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.200 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.200
Inventory of supplies and materials stored centrally: Duties; records
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall cause to be maintained perpetual inventory records of all supplies and materials stored centrally.

2. The Administrator shall: (a) Control the stocks of supplies and materials on hand, the storing and issuance of supplies and materials, and the distributing of the costs of supplies and materials used. (b) Produce information, as and when required, respecting quantities on hand, quantities purchased over a specified period, quantities used over a specified period by each using agency, quantities supplied by vendors specified for specified periods, unit prices, average prices and experience with the vendors supplying the different classes of supplies. (c) Price supplies and materials when purchased and when charged out of stock as used. (d) Transfer surplus supplies and materials to points where they can be used advantageously. (e) Direct and make test checks of physical inventories. (f) Supervise the taking of annual inventories. (g) Instruct storekeepers in the prescribed procedures for controlling stored materials.

3. The stores records must be so maintained as to show: (a) The quantity of each commodity on hand. (b) The average unit cost, including transportation charges. (c) The total cost of the supply on hand. (d) The minimum quantity that should be kept in stock. (e) The maximum quantity that should be kept in stock at any one time.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.160 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.160
Creation; purposes; supervision and administration; employees; request for issuance of bonds to finance improvement and modernization; legislative declaration
Status: in_force

1. The Marlette Lake Water System, composed of the water rights, easements, pipelines, flumes and other fixtures and appurtenances used in connection with the collection, transmission and storage of water in Carson City and Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada, acquired by the State of Nevada pursuant to law, is hereby created.

2. The purposes of the Marlette Lake Water System are: (a) To provide adequate supplies of water to the areas served. (b) To maintain distribution lines, flumes, dams, culverts, bridges and all other appurtenances of the system in a condition calculated to assure dependable supplies of water. (c) To sell water under equitable and fiscally sound contractual arrangements. Any such contractual arrangements must not include the value of the land comprising the watershed as an element in determining the cost of water sold.

3. The Department of Administration is designated as the state agency to supervise and administer the functions of the Marlette Lake Water System.

4. The Director of the Department of Administration may assign the supervision and administration of the functions of the Marlette Lake Water System to one of the divisions of the Department, a city or a county, or may establish a separate division to carry out the purposes of this section and NRS 331.170 and 331.180 . Subject to the limit of money provided by legislative appropriation or revenues whose expenditure is authorized by law, the administrator of that division, or the city or county, as applicable, shall employ necessary staff to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 331.170 and 331.180 .

5. The Director of the Department of Administration shall: (a) Establish the value of water to be distributed from the Marlette Lake Water System. (b) Include in the water rate structure provisions for recovery, over a reasonable period, of the major capital costs of improving and modernizing the System. (c) Assure that the rate structure is equitable for all present and potential customers.

6. The Director of the Department of Administration may request the State Board of Finance to issue general obligation bonds of the State or revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance the capital costs of improving and modernizing the Marlette Lake Water System. Before any revenue bonds are issued pursuant to this subsection, the State Board of Finance must determine that sufficient revenue will be available in the Marlette Lake Water System Fund to pay the interest and installments of principal as they become due. The provisions of NRS 349.150 to 349.364 , inclusive, apply to the issuance of state securities pursuant to this subsection.

7. The Legislature finds and declares that the issuance of state securities and the incurrence of indebtedness pursuant to subsection 6 is necessary for the protection and preservation of the natural resources of this State and for the purpose of obtaining the benefits thereof, and constitutes an exercise of the authority conferred by the second paragraph of Section 3 of Article 9 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 334.010 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.010
State automobiles: Purchase; use; identification; penalty
Status: in_force

1. No automobile may be purchased by any department, office, bureau, officer or employee of the State without prior written consent of the State Board of Examiners.

2. All such automobiles must be used for official purposes only.

3. All such automobiles, except: (a) Automobiles maintained for and used by the Governor; (b) Automobiles used by or under the authority and direction of the Chief Parole and Probation Officer, the State Contractors' Board and auditors, the State Fire Marshal, the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety, the investigators of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the investigators of the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State and the investigators of the Attorney General; (c) One automobile used by the Department of Corrections; (d) Two automobiles used by the Caliente Youth Center; (e) Three automobiles used by the Nevada Youth Training Center; and (f) Four automobiles used by the Youth Parole Bureau of the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, must be labeled by painting the words “State of Nevada” and “For Official Use Only” on the automobiles in plain lettering. The Director of the Department of Administration or a representative of the Director shall prescribe the size and location of the label for all such automobiles.

4. In accordance with the provisions of chapter 333 of NRS , each department, office, bureau, officer or employee of the State shall: (a) To the extent practicable, give preference to the purchase of automobiles which minimize: (1) Emissions from the automobile; and (2) The total costs of the automobile over the service life of the automobile, which may include, without limitation, fuel costs, maintenance costs and any rebates or financial incentives offered for the purchase of the automobile; (b) To the extent practicable, purchase motor vehicle fuel blended with ethanol, including, without limitation, gasoline, biodiesel and biomass-based diesel blends for use in the automobile; and (c) If purchasing an automobile powered by diesel fuel, ensure that the vehicle is capable of using biodiesel fuel blends comprised of not less than 20 percent by volume of biodiesel fuel.

5. Each department, office, bureau, officer or employee of the State shall maintain records on the type of fuel used by each automobile purchased by the department, office, bureau, officer or employee, which may include, without limitation, electric, gasoline, compressed natural gas, diesel, hydrogen or hybrid fuel sources.

6. Any officer or employee of the State of Nevada who violates any provision of subsection 1, 2 or 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

7. As used in this section: (a) “ Biodiesel ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 590.070 . (b) “ Biomass-based diesel blend ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 590.070 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.186 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.186
Factors for determining need for, form and amount of insurance coverages
Status: in_force

In determining the need for, form and amount of insurance coverages, the State Risk Manager shall consider:

1. Omission of insurance coverage on property and risks for which insurance and claim adjustment costs would be disproportionately high in relation to the amount of risk.

2. Economies possible through the use of reasonable deductibles.

3. Use of comprehensive coverages and blanket coverages insuring property of two or more state agencies.

4. Reliability and financial condition of insurers, and the services which they provide.

5. Means whereby risks may be improved through reduction in insurance losses and costs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.705 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.705
Contracts for services: Limitations and requirements; approval by State Board of Examiners; emergencies; reports to Interim Finance Committee; exceptions
Status: in_force

<Section effective until Jan. 1, 2026. See, also, section 333.705 effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a using agency shall not enter into a contract with a person to provide services for the using agency if: (a) The person is a current employee of an agency of this State; (b) The person is a former employee of an agency of this State and less than 2 years have expired since the termination of the person's employment with the State; or (c) The person is employed by the Department of Transportation for a transportation project that is entirely funded by federal money and the term of the contract is for more than 4 years, unless the using agency submits a written disclosure to the State Board of Examiners indicating the services to be provided pursuant to the contract and the person who will be providing those services and, after reviewing the disclosure, the State Board of Examiners approves entering into a contract with the person. The requirements of this subsection apply to any person employed by a business or other entity that enters into a contract to provide services for a using agency if the person will be performing or producing the services for which the business or entity is employed.

2. The provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 apply to employment through a temporary employment service. A temporary employment service providing employees for a using agency shall provide the using agency with the names of the employees to be provided to the agency. The State Board of Examiners shall not approve a contract pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 unless the Board determines that one or more of the following circumstances exist: (a) The person provides services that are not provided by any other employee of the using agency or for which a critical labor shortage exists; or (b) A short-term need or unusual economic circumstance exists for the using agency to contract with the person.

3. The approval by the State Board of Examiners to contract with a person pursuant to subsection 1: (a) May occur at the same time and in the same manner as the approval by the State Board of Examiners of a proposed contract pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 333.700 ; and (b) Must occur before the date on which the contract becomes binding on the using agency.

4. A using agency may contract with a person pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 without obtaining the approval of the State Board of Examiners if the term of the contract is for less than 4 months and the head of the using agency determines that an emergency exists which necessitates the contract. If a using agency contracts with a person pursuant to this subsection, the using agency shall submit a copy of the contract and a description of the emergency to the State Board of Examiners, which shall review the contract and the description of the emergency and notify the using agency whether the State Board of Examiners would have approved the contract if it had not been entered into pursuant to this subsection.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 9, a using agency shall, not later than 10 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, report to the Interim Finance Committee concerning all contracts to provide services for the using agency that were entered into by the using agency during the fiscal quarter with a person who is a current or former employee of a department, division or other agency of this State.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 9, a using agency shall not contract with a temporary employment service unless the contracting process is controlled by rules of open competitive bidding.

7. Each board or commission of this State and each institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education that employs a consultant shall, at least once every 6 months, submit to the Interim Finance Committee a report setting forth: (a) The number of consultants employed by the board, commission or institution; (b) The purpose for which the board, commission or institution employs each consultant; (c) The amount of money or other remuneration received by each consultant from the board, commission or institution; and (d) The length of time each consultant has been employed by the board, commission or institution.

8. A using agency, board or commission of this State and each institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education: (a) Shall make every effort to limit the number of contracts it enters into with persons to provide services which have a term of more than 2 years and which are in the amount of less than $1,000,000; and (b) Shall not enter into a contract with a person to provide services without ensuring that the person is in active and good standing with the Secretary of State.

9. The provisions of subsections 1 to 6, inclusive, do not apply to: (a) The Nevada System of Higher Education or a board or commission of this State. (b) The employment of professional engineers by the Department of Transportation if those engineers are employed for a transportation project that is entirely funded by federal money. (c) Contracts in the amount of $1,000,000 or more entered into: (1) Pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid established pursuant to NRS 422.063 . (2) For financial services. (3) Pursuant to the Public Employees' Benefits Program. (d) The employment of a person by a business or entity which is a provider of services under the State Plan for Medicaid and which provides such services on a fee-for-service basis or through managed care. (e) The employment of a former employee of an agency of this State who is not receiving retirement benefits under the Public Employees' Retirement System during the duration of the contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.085 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.085
Administrator authorized to charge for extra services; deposit of receipts
Status: in_force

The Administrator may charge the various state departments, agencies and institutions for the cost of labor and materials for extra services provided to their respective offices by the Buildings and Grounds Section. Extra services for which these charges may be made include, but are not limited to, office remodeling, furniture construction and moving. Money received by the Administrator for this purpose must be deposited in the Buildings and Grounds Operating Fund in the State Treasury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.201 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.201
Duty of governing body of certain counties to report to Office of Economic Development concerning local emerging small businesses
Status: in_force

1. The governing body or its authorized representative in a county whose population is 100,000 or more shall submit a report every 6 months to the Office. The report must include, without limitation, for the period since the last report: (a) The number of local emerging small businesses that the governing body or its authorized representative solicited to submit a response to the governing body or its authorized representative for a local purchasing contract; (b) The number of local emerging small businesses that submitted a response to the governing body or its authorized representative for a local purchasing contract; (c) The number of local purchasing contracts that were awarded by the governing body or its authorized representative to local emerging small businesses; (d) The total number of dollars' worth of local purchasing contracts that were awarded by the governing body or its authorized representative to local emerging small businesses; and (e) Any other information deemed relevant by the Office.

2. The report required pursuant to subsection 1 must be submitted within 90 days after: (a) The end of each fiscal year; and (b) The end of each calendar year.

3. As used in this section: (a) “Local emerging small business” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 231.1402 . (b) “ Local purchasing contract ” means a contract awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for which the estimated cost is not more than $100,000. The term does not include a contract for which a procurement card is used. (c) “ Office ” means the Office of Economic Development. (d) “ Procurement card ” means a charge card issued to a governing body or its authorized representative for the purpose of purchasing goods and services pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.180 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.180
Collection, classification and maintenance of information concerning commodities and suppliers
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall collect, classify and maintain accurate information concerning:

1. The sources, grades, qualities and costs of the various kinds of supplies, materials and equipment required by the State; and

2. The names and addresses of the persons from whom commodities of the various classes are available.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.135 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.135
Legislative Building and grounds: Control by Legislature; assignment of space; maintenance
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature reserves the supervision and control, both during and between legislative sessions, of: (a) The entire Legislative Building, including its chambers, offices and other rooms, and its furnishings and equipment. (b) A portion of the parcel of land bounded on the west by Carson Street, on the south by Fifth Street, on the east by a portion of the abandoned Fall and Plaza Streets, and on the north by the sidewalk along the south fence of the capitol grounds, situated in a portion of the Capitol Complex, as shown on the Record of Survey Map No. 297, Official Records of Carson City, Nevada, File No. 3043, section 17, T. 15 N., R. 20 E., M.D.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of block 36, Sears, Thompson and Sears Division, as shown on that record of survey; Thence N 89°52′32″ E, a distance of 443.93 feet; Thence N 00°12′15″ E, a distance of 302.14 feet; Thence N 44°47′45″ W, a distance of 327.16 feet to the east side of an existing sidewalk; Thence N 00°14′26″ E, along that sidewalk, a distance of 173.16 feet, more or less, to the north line of a sidewalk; Thence N 89°47′45″ W, along that sidewalk, a distance of 212.50 feet, to the east right-of-way line of Carson Street; Thence S 00°13′08″ W, along that line, a distance of 709.40 feet, more or less, to the true point of beginning. Containing 5.68 acres, more or less. (c) The entire parcel of land bounded on the north by Fifth Street, on the south by Sixth Street, on the east by Stewart Street and on the west by Plaza Street, also described as blocks 2 and 3, Pierson and Goodridge Addition; and that portion of Fall Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street abandoned by Carson City on April 26, 1990, Meeting Agenda Item 9 M-89/90-10. Also the entire parcel of land bounded on the north by the south boundary line of block 2, Pierson and Goodridge Addition, on the south by Seventh Street, on the east by Stewart Street and on the west by Fall Street, and further described as block 7, Pierson and Goodridge Addition. (d) The entire parcel of land bounded on the north by Sixth Street, on the south by Seventh Street, on the east by Fall Street, and on the west by Plaza Street, also described as block 6, Pierson and Goodridge Addition. (e) The entire parcel of land bounded on the north by Fourth Street, on the west by Stewart Street, on the south by Fifth Street, and on the east by the abandoned right-of-way of Valley Street, also described as block 39 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division of Carson City; and the west 30.00 feet of the abandoned right-of-way of Valley Street abutting block 39 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division. Excepting therefrom that portion of Stewart and Fifth Streets deeded to the State of Nevada through its Department of Transportation as recorded in book 283, page 208, of Deeds, Carson City, Nevada. (f) The entire parcel of land bounded on the north by Third Street, on the west by Stewart Street, on the south by Fourth Street, and on the east by Valley Street, also described as block 22 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division of Carson City; and the land occupied by the state printing warehouse in block 21 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division of Carson City; and the abandoned right-of-way of Fourth Street between block 22 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division and block 39 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division of Carson City. Excepting therefrom that portion of Stewart Street deeded to the State of Nevada through its Department of Transportation as recorded in book 283, page 208, of Deeds, Carson City, Nevada. (g) The entire area of land bounded on the west by Fall Street, on the south by Fifth Street, on the east by Stewart Street and on the north by the northern edge of the sidewalk along the northern side of the parking garage, also described as block 38 and a portion of block 23 of Sears, Thompson and Sears Division of Carson City (including the portion of Fourth Street abandoned on December 5, 1989). (h) The following Clark County parcel numbers: (1) 177-03-311-005; (2) 177-03-410-006; (3) 177-03-410-008; (4) 177-03-410-011; and (5) 177-03-410-014. (i) Any other property acquired for the use of the Legislature or its staff. Title to the property described in this subsection must be held in the name of the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

2. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau: (a) Shall provide an individual office for each Legislator whose position as an officer or as a chair of a committee does not otherwise entitle the Legislator to occupy an assigned office. (b) May assign the use of space in the Legislative Building or other legislative facilities or on the legislative grounds in such a manner as the Legislative Commission prescribes.

3. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall cause the Legislative Building, chambers and grounds and other legislative facilities to be kept in good repair, clean, orderly and presentable as befits public property and the dignity of the Legislature. For this purpose he or she may, in addition to the general power of the Director to employ or contract for the services of personnel, contract with any private enterprise or governmental agency for the provision of appropriate services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.095 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.095
Assignment of contracts
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2: (a) No contract awarded may be assigned to any other person without the consent of the governing body or its authorized representative. (b) No contract awarded or any portion thereof may be assigned to any person who was declared by the governing body or its authorized representative not to be a responsible person to perform the particular contract.

2. The provisions of this section do not apply to the assignment of a contract by virtue of the acquisition of the person who is a party to the contract by a person that purchases the full assets and liabilities of the person who is a party to the contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3369 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3369
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by local business owned and operated by veteran with service-connected disability: Regulations
Status: in_force

The Purchasing Division may adopt such regulations as it determines to be necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of NRS 333.3361 to 333.3369 , inclusive. The regulations may include, without limitation, provisions setting forth:

1. The method by which a business may apply to receive the preference described in NRS 333.3366 ;

2. Subject to the provisions of NRS 417.0187 , the documentation or other proof that a business must submit to demonstrate that it qualifies for the preference described in NRS 333.3366 ; and

3. Such other matters as the Purchasing Division deems relevant.

In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Purchasing Division shall, to the extent practicable, cooperate and coordinate with the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration so that any regulations adopted pursuant to this section and NRS 338.13847 are reasonably consistent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.070 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.070
Jurisdiction of Administrator; requisition for repairs
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall have supervision over and control of all state buildings, grounds and properties not otherwise provided for by law except for any buildings, grounds or other properties owned or leased by boards that are exempt from the provisions of chapter 353 of NRS pursuant to NRS 353.005 .

2. The Administrator shall direct the making of all repairs and improvements on the buildings, grounds and properties over which the Administrator has supervision and control pursuant to subsection 1.

3. All officers, departments, boards, commissions and agencies shall make requisition upon the Administrator for any repairs or improvements necessary in buildings or parts thereof over which the Administrator has supervision and control that are owned by or leased to the State and occupied by such officers, departments, boards, commissions or agencies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.146 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.146
Purchase or acquisition at auction, closeout and bankruptcy sales, sale of merchandise left after exhibition or other similar sale
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by law, if the governing body or its authorized representative determines that the supplies, materials or equipment can be purchased at any public auction, closeout sale, bankruptcy sale, sale of merchandise left after an exhibition, or other similar sale at a reasonable savings over the cost of like merchandise and below the market cost in the community, a contract or contracts may be let or the purchase made without complying with the requirements of this chapter for a competitive solicitation.

2. The documentation for the purchase or acquisition must be summarized for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body, together with written justification showing the savings involved.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3354 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3354
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by Nevada-based business: Amount of preferences
Status: in_force

1. If a business that qualifies as a Nevada-based business submits a: (a) Bid to furnish commodities that was solicited pursuant to NRS 333.300 , the bid shall be deemed to be 5 percent lower than the bid actually submitted; or (b) Proposal to contract for services, the score assigned to the proposal pursuant to NRS 333.335 shall be deemed to be 5 percent higher than the score actually awarded.

2. The preference described in subsection 1 may not be: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, combined with any other preference. The provisions of this paragraph do not prohibit the imposition of an inverse preference pursuant to NRS 333.33695 . (b) Granted for the award of any contract which uses federal money unless such a preference is authorized by federal law. (c) Granted for the award of any contract procured on a multistate basis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.005 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.005
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Local Government Purchasing Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.177 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.177
Duty of Purchasing Division to report to Office of Economic Development concerning local emerging small businesses
Status: in_force

1. The Purchasing Division shall submit a report every 6 months to the Office. The report must include, without limitation, for the period since the last report: (a) The number of local emerging small businesses that the Purchasing Division solicited to submit a bid or proposal to the Purchasing Division on a state purchasing contract; (b) The number of local emerging small businesses that submitted a bid or proposal on a state purchasing contract; (c) The number of state purchasing contracts that were awarded by the Purchasing Division to local emerging small businesses; (d) The total number of dollars' worth of state purchasing contracts that were awarded by the Purchasing Division to local emerging small businesses; (e) Whether each goal established by the Office pursuant to NRS 231.1407 has been achieved; (f) For each goal established by the Office pursuant to NRS 231.1407 that has not been achieved, information on all efforts undertaken by the Purchasing Division to achieve the goals in the current fiscal year and a proposed plan for achieving the goals in the subsequent fiscal year; and (g) Any other information deemed relevant by the Office.

2. The report required pursuant to subsection 1 must be submitted within 30 days after: (a) The end of each fiscal year; and (b) The end of each calendar year.

3. As used in this section: (a) “Local emerging small business” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 231.1402 . (b) “ Office ” means the Office of Economic Development. (c) “ State purchasing contract ” means a contract awarded pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 333.300 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.333 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.333
Proprietary information regarding trade secret: Confidentiality; disclosure
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 239.0115 , proprietary information regarding a trade secret does not constitute public information and is confidential.

2. A person shall not disclose proprietary information regarding a trade secret unless the disclosure is made for the purpose of a civil, administrative or criminal investigation or proceeding, and the person receiving the information represents in writing that protections exist under applicable law to preserve the integrity, confidentiality and security of the information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.183 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.183
State Risk Manager: Conflicts of interest prohibited
Status: in_force

The State Risk Manager shall not:

1. Engage in any other occupation, business or activity that is in any way inconsistent with the performance of his or her duties as Risk Manager, nor shall the Risk Manager hold any public office.

2. Directly or indirectly solicit or receive any assessment, subscription, contribution or service, whether voluntary or involuntary, for any political purpose, from any person within or without the State.

3. Act as an officer or manager for any candidate, political party or committee organized to promote the candidacy of any person for public office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.4606 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.4606
Administrator of Purchasing Division to revise specifications for procuring goods and products; preference to purchase recycled products; conditions under which bidder whose product contains postconsumer waste deemed lowest bidder
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall review and revise the specifications for procuring goods and products for the using agencies to eliminate discrimination against the procurement or purchase of recycled products whenever the quality of a recycled product is reasonably equal to the same product manufactured with virgin resources. Except for specifications which have been established to preserve the public health and safety, all specifications for procurement must be established in a manner which results in the maximum procurement and purchase of recycled products.

2. When purchasing goods and products for the using agencies, the Administrator shall give preference to recycled products if: (a) The product meets the applicable standards; (b) The product can be substituted for a comparable nonrecycled product; and (c) The product costs no more than a comparable nonrecycled product.

3. When purchasing goods and products for the using agencies, the Administrator may give preference to recycled products if: (a) The product meets the applicable standards; (b) The product can be substituted for a comparable nonrecycled product; and (c) The product costs no more than 5 percent more than a comparable nonrecycled product.

4. To encourage the use of postconsumer waste, a bidder who manufactures a product in Nevada that contains postconsumer waste shall be deemed to be the lowest bidder if: (a) At least 50 percent of the product, by weight, contains postconsumer waste; (b) The product complies with the applicable standards; and (c) The amount of the bid is not more than 10 percent higher than the bid of any other bidder.

5. A bidder whose product contains postconsumer waste shall certify in writing: (a) That the product contains postconsumer waste; and (b) The percentage of postconsumer waste, by weight, that is contained in the product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.210 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.210
Standards and specifications
Status: in_force

1. Supplies, materials and equipment purchased for the various using agencies shall be reduced to the practicable minimum of types, styles and sizes. The Administrator shall be responsible for developing and executing a progressive program of establishing standards. The Administrator may call upon any department or officer having technical facilities available, for assistance in the formulation of such standards.

2. Standard specifications shall be developed and adopted after consultation with the heads of the various using agencies, who shall assist in formulating such specifications. Such specifications shall be sufficiently complete and precise: (a) To insure that all vendors bid on the same basis. (b) To make effective testing and inspection possible. (c) To attract the maximum competition practicable with due consideration of suitability of products. (d) To describe the methods of testing or inspection. A specification file containing all approved specifications shall be maintained by the Administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.350 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.350
“Qualified service company” defined
Status: in_force

“ Qualified service company ” means a person who is qualified to bid on a performance contract pursuant to NRS 332.351 or 332.353 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.450 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.450
Payment of claims for supplies, materials, equipment and services; annual assessment of fee for procurement and inventory services provided to using agencies; assessment of administrative fee on vendors for supplies, materials, equipment or services obtained on behalf of entities on a voluntary basis to offset operating expenses of Purchasing Division; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 227.185 , claims for supplies, materials, equipment and services purchased pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must, when approved by the Administrator, be paid in the same manner as other claims against the State are required to be paid.

2. The Administrator shall annually assess each using agency a fee for the procurement and inventory services provided by the Purchasing Division to the using agency. The fee must be based on the using agency's use of the procurement and inventory services of the Purchasing Division during preceding years. The Administrator shall adjust the formula for calculating the fee each biennium.

3. If an agency is not a using agency, the Administrator shall assess a fee of not more than the cost to the Purchasing Division to process the order for the agency.

4. If the Purchasing Division has obtained supplies, materials, equipment or services pursuant to a single contract or order from a vendor on behalf of two or more using agencies or governmental entities which have obtained supplies, materials, equipment or services on a voluntary basis from the Purchasing Division pursuant to NRS 333.469 or 333.470 , or any combination thereof, the Administrator may assess and collect from the vendor an administrative fee in an amount not to exceed 4 percent of the total cost of the supplies, materials, equipment or services.

5. The administrative fee collected pursuant to subsection 4 may be used by the Administrator to offset the operating expenses of the Purchasing Division, including, without limitation, the implementation and maintenance of a system of on-line bidding or a computer system for the management and reporting of the procurement process.

6. The Administrator may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

7. As used in this section, “on-line bidding” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 333.313 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.0916 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.0916
Conditions for refunding obligations
Status: in_force

1. An obligation may not be refunded pursuant to NRS 333A.0906 to 333A.0916 , inclusive, unless the holder of the obligation voluntarily surrenders the obligation for exchange or payment, or unless the obligation matures or is callable for prior redemption under its terms within 25 years after the date of issuance of the refunding obligations. Provision must be made for paying the securities within that period.

2. The maturity of any obligation refunded may not be extended beyond 25 years, or beyond 1 year next following the date of the last outstanding maturity, whichever limitation is later.

3. The principal amount of the refunding obligations may: (a) Exceed the principal amount of the refunded obligations; or (b) Be less than or equal to the principal amount of the obligations being refunded if provision is duly and sufficiently made for their payment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.190 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.190
Inspection of purchased commodities; equipment, material, supply or service found to be defective or not as specified; receiving reports
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall provide for inspection of all commodities purchased.

2. If, before final acceptance, any equipment, material, supply or service is found to be defective or not as specified, the Administrator may: (a) Reject it and require the seller to correct the defect without charge; or (b) Require delivery of the equipment, material, supply or service at a reduction in cost.

3. A receiving report must be submitted by a using agency to certify the receipt of commodities and must show the quantity and quality delivered. A claim for payment for commodities must not be passed for payment without certification.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.093 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.093
Report of capital improvements
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall, for each fiscal year, compile a report concerning the capital improvements owned, leased pursuant to a lease-purchase agreement or operated by the State.

2. The report of the capital improvements required pursuant to subsection 1 must be prepared in such detail as is required by generally accepted accounting principles.

3. The Administrator shall submit, in any format including an electronic format, a copy of the report compiled pursuant to subsection 1 on or before February 1 of the year next succeeding the period to which the report pertains to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for distribution to each regular session of the Legislature.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.820 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.820
Effect of collusion among responding offerors or advance disclosures of information
Status: in_force

1. Any agreement or collusion among responding offerors or prospective responding offerors in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to respond with a fixed price, or otherwise, shall render the responses of such responding offerors void.

2. Advance disclosures of proprietary information or any other information to any particular responding offeror which would give that particular responding offeror any advantage over any other interested responding offeror in advance of the opening of responses, whether in response to advertising or an informal solicitation, made or permitted by a member of the governing body or an employee or representative thereof, shall operate to void all responses received in response to that particular solicitation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.800 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.800
Prohibited acts by bidders before award of contract; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Before a contract is awarded, a person who has provided a bid or proposal on the contract or an officer, employee, representative, agent or consultant of such a person shall not: (a) Make an offer or promise of future employment or business opportunity to, or engage in a discussion of future employment or business opportunity with, the Administrator, a purchasing officer or an employee of the using agency for which the contract is being offered; (b) Offer, give or promise to offer or give money, a gratuity or any other thing of value to the Administrator, a purchasing officer or an employee of the using agency for which the contract is being offered; or (c) Solicit or obtain from the Administrator, a purchasing officer or an employee of the using agency for which the contract is being offered: (1) Any proprietary information regarding the contract; or (2) Any information regarding a bid or proposal on the contract submitted by another person, unless such information is available to the general public.

2. A person who violates any of the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days, or by a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $50,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.084 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.084
Requirements for comprehensive audits
Status: in_force

1. Each comprehensive audit performed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 333A.082 must include, without limitation: (a) An assessment of any operating cost-savings measure that might be implemented within the building of the using agency, including, without limitation, any operating cost-savings measure specifically requested by the using agency; (b) An estimate of the costs associated with implementing an operating cost-savings measure described in paragraph (a); (c) A comparison of the energy and water consumption in the building of the using agency to the energy and water consumption in similar buildings; and (d) A report that compares the current pattern of the costs to the using agency associated with energy consumption, water consumption and the disposal of waste, and related labor costs, to the projected costs if the using agency implements operating cost-savings measures.

2. A comprehensive audit must be based on: (a) A review and analysis of the historical energy and water usage of the using agency; and (b) Surveys, plans, specifications or drawings that provide details of the structure or design of the building of the using agency.

3. The using agency shall provide to each qualified service company that intends to perform a comprehensive audit the records of the energy and water consumption of the building.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.130 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.130
Monitoring of cost savings attributable to operating cost-savings measures
Status: in_force

1. During the term of a performance contract, the qualified service company shall monitor the reductions in energy or water consumption and other operating cost savings attributable to the operating cost-savings measure purchased or installed under the performance contract, and shall prepare and provide a report to the using agency documenting the performance of the operating cost-savings measures: (a) At the time that the work required by the performance contract is completed and 1 year after that work is completed; or (b) At such other intervals as specified in the performance contract.

2. A qualified service company and the using agency may agree to make modifications in the calculation of savings based on: (a) Subsequent material changes to the baseline consumption of energy or water identified at the beginning of the term of the performance contract. (b) A change in utility rates. (c) A change in the number of days in the billing cycle of a utility. (d) A change in the total square footage of the building. (e) A change in the operational schedule, and any corresponding change in the occupancy and indoor temperature, of the building. (f) A material change in the weather. (g) A material change in the amount of equipment or lighting used at the building. (h) Any other change which reasonably would be expected to modify the use of energy or the cost of energy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.320 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.320
“Operating cost savings” defined
Status: in_force

“ Operating cost savings ” means any expenses that are eliminated or avoided on a long-term basis as a result of the installation or modification of equipment, or services performed by a qualified service company. The term does not include any savings that are realized solely because of a shift in the cost of personnel or other similar short-term cost savings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.150 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.150
Financial mechanisms to guarantee operational cost savings are realized
Status: in_force

A performance contract must include appropriate financial mechanisms determined to be necessary by the State Treasurer to guarantee that operating cost savings are realized by the using agency if the actual cost savings do not meet the predicted cost savings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.469 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.469
Use of facilities of Purchasing Division by Legislative and Judicial Departments and Civil Air Patrol to obtain supplies, materials and equipment
Status: in_force

Any agency, bureau, commission or officer of the Legislative Department or the Judicial Department of the State Government or the Nevada Wing of the Civil Air Patrol or any squadron thereof may obtain supplies, materials and equipment on a voluntary basis through the facilities of the Purchasing Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.360 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.360
Authority of local government to enter into performance contract; purpose of performance contract; operational audits; third-party consultants
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter and chapter 338 of NRS to the contrary, a local government may enter into a performance contract with a qualified service company for the purchase and installation of an operating cost-savings measure to reduce costs related to energy, water and the disposal of waste, and related labor costs. Such a performance contract may be in the form of an installment payment contract or a lease-purchase contract. Any operating cost-savings measures put into place as a result of a performance contract must comply with all applicable building codes.

2. If a local government is interested in entering into a performance contract, the local government shall notify each appropriate qualified service company and coordinate an opportunity for each such qualified service company to: (a) Perform a preliminary and comprehensive audit and assessment of all potential operating cost-savings measures that might be implemented within the buildings of the local government, including any operating cost-savings measures specifically requested by the local government; and (b) Submit a proposal and make a related presentation to the local government for all such operating cost-savings measures that the qualified service company determines would be practicable to implement.

3. The local government shall: (a) Evaluate the proposals and presentations made pursuant to subsection 2; and (b) Select a qualified service company, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 332.300 to 332.440 , inclusive.

4. The local government may enter into a contract with the Office of Energy or retain the professional services of a third-party consultant with the requisite technical expertise to assist the local government in evaluating the proposals and presentations pursuant to subsection 3. If the local government retains the professional services of a third-party consultant, the third-party consultant must possess a state business license issued pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS and any other applicable licenses issued by a licensing board in this State in the same discipline in which the consultant will be advising the local government.

5. The qualified service company selected by the local government pursuant to subsection 3 shall prepare a financial-grade operational audit. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the audit prepared by the qualified service company becomes, upon acceptance, a part of the final performance contract and the costs incurred by the qualified service company in preparing the audit shall be deemed to be part of the performance contract. If, after the audit is prepared, the local government decides not to execute the performance contract, the local government shall pay the qualified service company that prepared the audit the costs incurred by the qualified service company in preparing the audit if the local government has specifically appropriated money for that purpose.

6. The local government shall enter into a contract with the Office of Energy or retain the professional services of a third-party consultant with the requisite technical expertise to assist the local government in reviewing the operating cost-savings measures proposed by the qualified service company and may procure sufficient funding from the qualified service company, through negotiation, to pay for the costs incurred by the Office of Energy or the third-party consultant. If the local government retains the professional services of a third-party consultant, the third-party consultant must be licensed pursuant to chapter 625 of NRS and certified by the Association of Energy Engineers as a “Certified Energy Manager” or hold similar credentials from a comparable nationally recognized organization. The Office of Energy or a third-party consultant retained pursuant to this subsection shall work on behalf and for the benefit of the local government in coordination with the qualified service company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.060 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.060
Qualifications of Administrator of Purchasing Division
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall have:

1. A working knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, including the techniques of specification writing.

2. The ability to obtain and interpret market prices and trends, and to apply such interpretations to procurement problems.

3. A minimum of 12 years of practical experience in purchasing, merchandising, stock control and methods of inventory management.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.082 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.082
Notification to qualified service companies; selection of qualified service company; financial-grade audit required
Status: in_force

1. The Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration shall work directly with any using agency interested in entering into a performance contract, using the list of qualified service companies compiled by the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration pursuant to NRS 333A.080 . The Purchasing Division, in conjunction with the using agency, shall ensure that each appropriate qualified service company is notified of the using agency's interest in entering into a performance contract and coordinate an opportunity for each such qualified service company to: (a) Visit the site pertaining to which the using agency wishes to enter into a performance contract; (b) Perform a comprehensive audit in the manner prescribed in NRS 333A.084 ; and (c) Submit a proposal, including, without limitation, the comprehensive audit, and make a related presentation to the using agency for all operating cost-savings measures that the qualified service company determines would be practicable to implement.

2. The using agency shall: (a) Evaluate the proposals and presentations made pursuant to subsection 1; (b) Evaluate the financial stability of the qualified service companies that made proposals and presentations pursuant to subsection 1 based on the financial statements and ratings of the qualified service companies; and (c) Select a qualified service company, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, for evaluating and awarding contracts.

3. A qualified service company selected by a using agency pursuant to subsection 2 shall prepare a financial-grade operational audit, which must include, without limitation: (a) A detailed explanation of the operating cost savings that will result from the performance contract; and (b) A comparison of the costs of implementing the operating cost-savings measures to the operating cost savings that are anticipated as a result of the performance contract.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the financial-grade operational audit prepared by the qualified service company pursuant to subsection 3 becomes, upon acceptance, a part of the final performance contract and the costs incurred by the qualified service company in preparing the financial-grade operational audit shall be deemed to be part of the performance contract. If, after the financial-grade operational audit is prepared, the using agency decides not to execute the performance contract, the using agency shall pay the qualified service company that prepared the financial-grade operational audit the costs incurred by the qualified service company in preparing the financial-grade operational audit, if the Legislature has specifically appropriated money for that purpose. An appropriation by the Legislature for the purchase and installation of an operating cost-savings measure creates no presumption that the using agency for which the money was appropriated is required to enter into such a performance contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.310 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.310
Advertisements for bids or proposals: Contents and publication
Status: in_force

1. An advertisement must contain a general description of the classes of commodities or services for which a bid or proposal is wanted and must state: (a) The name and location of the department, agency, local government, district or institution for which the purchase is to be made. (b) Where and how specifications may be obtained. (c) If the advertisement is for bids, whether the Administrator is authorized by the using agency to be supplied to consider a bid for an article that is an alternative to the article listed in the original request for bids if: (1) The specifications of the alternative article meet or exceed the specifications of the article listed in the original request for bids; (2) The purchase of the alternative article results in a lower price; and (3) The Administrator deems the purchase of the alternative article to be in the best interests of the State of Nevada. (d) Notice of the preferences set forth in NRS 333.3354 and 333.3366 and the inverse preference set forth in NRS 333.33695 . (e) Notice of the written certification required pursuant to NRS 333.338 . (f) The date and time not later than which responses must be received by the Purchasing Division. (g) The date and time when responses will be opened. The Administrator or a designated agent of the Administrator shall approve the copy for the advertisement.

2. Each advertisement must be published: (a) In at least one newspaper of general circulation in the State. The selection of the newspaper to carry the advertisement must be made in the manner provided by this chapter for other purchases, on the basis of the lowest price to be secured in relation to the paid circulation; and (b) On the Internet website of the Purchasing Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.170 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.170
State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Control and administration of land; cooperation with Department of Administration and Board of Wildlife Commissioners
Status: in_force

1. The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall control and administer the land acquired by the State of Nevada with the purchase of the Marlette Lake Water System, to assure its optimum use for recreation, water development, forestry and fishery.

2. The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall cooperate with the Department of Administration: (a) To preserve and protect the sources of water; and (b) To preserve and improve the watershed.

3. The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall cooperate with the Board of Wildlife Commissioners in the use of Marlette Lake and its tributaries for fishery and propagation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.400 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.400
Purchase of commodities out of schedule: Quotations to be obtained; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Every effort shall be made to obtain quotations from three or more vendors when commodities are to be purchased out of schedule, except when standard equipment parts for which prices are established must be obtained from the manufacturer of the equipment or his or her agent or when the article needed is a patented or proprietary one and therefore obtainable from only one source of supply.

2. Urgent requests for immediate purchasing shall be discouraged as much as is practicable.

3. When supplies, materials and equipment urgently are required and time does not permit the obtaining of written quotations, the Administrator may obtain quotations by telephone or otherwise, but such quotations shall be confirmed in writing, and records of all quotations so obtained shall be made on the relative purchase requisitions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.180 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.180
Marlette Lake Water System Fund: Creation; use
Status: in_force

1. The Marlette Lake Water System Fund is hereby created as an enterprise fund. Money in the Fund may not revert to the State General Fund or be transferred to any other fund.

2. The Marlette Lake Water System Fund must be used for the: (a) Deposit of revenue resulting from the sale of water and any other receipts. (b) Payment of costs of operation in accordance with the provisions of chapter 353 of NRS. (c) Repayment of bonds issued pursuant to NRS 331.160 for which money in the Fund has been pledged.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.480 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.480
Purchase and acquisition of supplies, materials or equipment from vendor who has entered into agreement with General Services Administration or certain other federal agencies; prohibition if contractor's license required for agreement
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Administrator may purchase or acquire on behalf of the State of Nevada, and all officers, departments, institutions, boards, commissions, schools and other agencies in the Executive Department of the State Government, volunteer fire departments, local governments as defined in NRS 354.474 , conservation districts or irrigation districts of the State of Nevada, any supplies, materials or equipment of any kind required or deemed advisable for the state officers, departments, institutions, boards, commissions, schools, volunteer fire departments and other agencies or local governments as defined in NRS 354.474 , conservation districts or irrigation districts that may be available pursuant to an agreement with a vendor who has entered into an agreement with the General Services Administration or another federal agency dealing in supplies, materials, equipment or donable surplus material if: (a) The prices for the supplies, materials or equipment negotiated in the agreement that the Administrator enters into with the vendor are substantially similar to the prices for those supplies, materials or equipment that the vendor had negotiated with the General Services Administration or other federal agency; and (b) The Administrator determines that such an agreement would be in the best interests of the State.

2. The Administrator shall not enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 1 if a contractor's license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS is required for any portion of the agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.117 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.117
Award of certain contracts to nonprofit organization or agency whose primary purpose is training and employment of persons with mental or physical disabilities
Status: in_force

1. In accordance with the Program to Encourage and Facilitate Purchases by Agencies of Commodities and Services From Organizations established pursuant to NRS 334.025 , a governing body or its authorized representative may award, without complying with the requirements for a competitive solicitation set forth in this chapter, a contract for services or for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or labor to a nonprofit organization or agency whose primary purpose is the training and employment of persons with a mental or physical disability, including, without limitation, a provider of jobs and day training services certified pursuant to NRS 435.130 to 435.310 , inclusive.

2. A nonprofit organization or agency that: (a) Wishes to submit a response to a solicitation must: (1) Register with the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration as required pursuant to NRS 334.025 ; and (2) Establish a fair-market price for those services, supplies, materials, equipment or labor by conducting a market survey and must include the survey with the response submitted to the local government. (b) Is awarded such a contract must report quarterly to the Purchasing Division as required pursuant to NRS 334.025 .

3. As used in this section, “ nonprofit organization or agency ” means an organization or agency that is recognized as exempt pursuant to the provisions of 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.371 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.371
Requirements for performance contract that guarantees operating cost savings
Status: in_force

A performance contract that guarantees operating cost savings must identify the specific dollar amount and units or percentages of consumption that the qualified service company anticipates will be eliminated or avoided on a long-term basis as a result of the operating cost-savings measures that the local government is implementing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.013 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.013
“Executive Officer” defined
Status: in_force

“ Executive Officer ” means the Administrator of the Fleet Services Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.188 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.188
Fund for Insurance Premiums: Deposit of money received from insurance companies in payment of losses incurred on state buildings or property; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, all money received from insurance companies in payment of losses incurred upon buildings and other property belonging to the State must be deposited in the Fund for Insurance Premiums.

2. Money received from insurance companies under first-party coverage in payment of losses incurred upon buildings and other property controlled and administered by the Department of Transportation must be deposited in the State Highway Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.115 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.115
Contracts not adapted to award by competitive solicitation; purchase of certain equipment by local law enforcement agency, response agency or other local governmental agency; purchase of goods commonly used by hospital
Status: in_force

1. Contracts which by their nature are not adapted to award by a competitive solicitation, including contracts for: (a) Items which may only be contracted from a sole source; (b) Professional services; (c) Additions to and repairs and maintenance of equipment which may be more efficiently added to, repaired or maintained by a certain person; (d) Equipment which, by reason of the training of the personnel or of an inventory of replacement parts maintained by the local government is compatible with existing equipment; (e) Perishable goods; (f) Insurance; (g) Hardware and associated peripheral equipment and devices for computers; (h) Software for computers; (i) Maintenance and support for: (1) Hardware and associated peripheral equipment and devices for computers; and (2) Software for computers; (j) Equipment containing hardware or software for computers; (k) Books, instructional materials, library materials and subscriptions; (l) Motor vehicle fuel purchased by a local law enforcement agency for use in an undercover investigation; (m) Motor vehicle fuel for use in a vehicle operated by a local law enforcement agency or local fire department if such fuel is not available within the vehicle's assigned service area from a fueling station owned by the State of Nevada or a local government; (n) Purchases made with money in a store fund for prisoners in a jail or local detention facility for the provision and maintenance of a canteen for the prisoners; (o) Supplies, materials, equipment or services that are available pursuant to an agreement with a vendor that has entered into an agreement with the General Services Administration or another federal governmental agency located within or outside this State; (p) Items for resale through a retail outlet operated in this State by a local government or the State of Nevada; (q) Commercial advertising within a recreational facility operated by a county fair and recreation board; (r) Goods or services purchased from organizations or agencies whose primary purpose is the training and employment of persons with disabilities; and (s) The design of, and equipment and services associated with, systems of communication, are not subject to the requirements of this chapter for a competitive solicitation, as determined by the governing body or its authorized representative.

2. The purchase of forensic equipment and supplies used in forensic analysis or other equipment for use by a local law enforcement agency in the course of an undercover investigation is not subject to the requirements of this chapter for a competitive solicitation, as determined by the governing body or its authorized representative, if: (a) The equipment is an electronic or mechanical device which by design is intended to monitor and document in a clandestine manner suspected criminal activity; (b) Purchasing the equipment pursuant to such requirements would limit or compromise the use of such equipment by an agency authorized to conduct such investigations; or (c) The equipment and supplies are: (1) Used in analysis in such investigations; or (2) Required to comply with specific forensic standards or quality standards.

3. The purchase of personal safety equipment for use by a response agency or any other local governmental agency is not subject to the requirements of this chapter for a competitive solicitation, as determined by the governing body or its authorized representative, if: (a) The personal safety equipment will be used by personnel of the response agency or other local governmental agency in preventing, responding to or providing services of recovery or relief in connection with emergencies, acts of terrorism or other natural or man-made disasters in which the health, safety or welfare of those personnel may be compromised, impaired or otherwise threatened; and (b) The cost of the personal safety equipment is comparable to the cost of similar personal safety equipment that is available for purchase by the public.

4. The purchase of goods commonly used by a hospital, including, without limitation, medical equipment, implantable devices and pharmaceuticals, by the governing body of a hospital or its authorized representative is not subject to the requirements of this chapter for a competitive solicitation. The governing body of the hospital or its authorized representative shall make available for public inspection each such contract and records related to those purchases.

5. This section does not prohibit a governing body or its authorized representative from advertising for or requesting responses.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Act of terrorism ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239C.030 . (b) “ Personal safety equipment ” means safety equipment that personnel of a response agency or other local governmental agency: (1) Use in the course of preventing, responding to or providing services of recovery or relief in connection with emergencies, acts of terrorism or other natural or man-made disasters; or (2) Wear or otherwise carry on a regular basis. The term includes, without limitation, firearms, boots, bulletproof vests or other types of body armor, protective garments, protective eyewear, gloves, helmets, and any specialized apparatus, equipment or materials approved or recommended by the United States Department of Homeland Security. (c) “ Response agency ” means an agency of a local government that provides services related to law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical care or public safety.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.357 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.357
Duty of Office of Energy to provide information and educational resources; authority of Office of Energy to provide support to local government; fees; administration of account for fees; application for and receipt of other money for account; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Office of Energy shall: (a) Provide to local governments information and educational resources relating to operating cost-savings measures and performance contracts. (b) Include on the Internet website maintained by the Office, if any, information and educational resources relating to operating cost-savings measures and performance contracts.

2. The Office of Energy may, upon receiving a request from a local government for support relating to operating cost-savings measures: (a) Provide to the local government support relating to operating cost-savings measures; and (b) Charge and collect a fee from the local government for the provision of any support described in paragraph (a).

3. All fees charged and collected by the Office of Energy pursuant to subsection 2 must be accounted for separately in the State General Fund. The Director of the Office of Energy shall administer the account. Money in the account must be used only to pay the costs incurred by the Office of Energy to provide support to local governments pursuant to subsection 2 and is hereby authorized for expenditure as a continuing appropriation for this purpose.

4. The Director of the Office of Energy may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money for deposit in the account. The interest and income earned on money in the account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the account. Money that remains in the account at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.

5. A local government may include in a performance contract the amount of any fee charged by the Office of Energy pursuant to subsection 2.

6. The Director of the Office of Energy may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, regulations which establish the amount of the fees to be charged and collected by the Office of Energy pursuant to subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.352 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.352
Criteria for qualification as qualified service company
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 332.353 , a local government shall use the following criteria for determining whether a person satisfies the requirements to be a qualified service company pursuant to NRS 332.360 : (a) The financial ability of the applicant to perform the work required by the local government; (b) Whether the applicant possesses a state business license issued pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS; (c) Whether the applicant possesses a valid contractor's license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS of a class corresponding to the work required by the local government and, if engineering work is required, whether the applicant possesses a valid license as a professional engineer issued pursuant to chapter 625 of NRS; (d) Whether the applicant has the ability to obtain the necessary bonding for the work required by the local government; (e) Whether the applicant has successfully completed an appropriate number of projects as determined by the local government, but not to exceed five projects, during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application of similar size, scope or type as the work required by the local government; (f) Whether the principal personnel employed by the applicant have the necessary professional qualifications and experience for the work required by the local government; (g) Whether the applicant has breached any contracts with a public agency or person in this State or any other state during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application; (h) Whether the applicant has been disqualified from being awarded a contract by any governing body in the State of Nevada; (i) Whether the applicant has been convicted of a violation for discrimination in employment during the 2 years immediately preceding the date of application; (j) Whether the applicant has the ability to obtain and maintain insurance coverage for public liability and property damage within limits sufficient to protect the applicant and all the subcontractors of the applicant from claims for personal injury, accidental death and damage to property that may arise in connection with the work required by the local government; (k) Whether the applicant has established a safety program that complies with the requirements of chapter 618 of NRS; (l) Whether the applicant has been disciplined or fined by the State Contractors' Board or another state or federal agency for conduct that relates to the ability of the applicant to perform the work required by the local government; (m) Whether, during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, the applicant has filed as a debtor under the provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code; (n) Whether the application is truthful and complete; and (o) Whether, during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the application, the applicant has, as a result of causes within the control of the applicant or a subcontractor or supplier of the applicant, failed to perform any contract: (1) In the manner specified by the contract and any change orders initiated or approved by the person or governmental entity that awarded the contract or its authorized representative; (2) Within the time specified by the contract unless extended by the person or governmental entity that awarded the contract or its authorized representative; or (3) For the amount of money specified in the contract or as modified by any change orders initiated or approved by the person or governmental entity that awarded the contract or its authorized representative. Evidence of the failures described in this subsection may include, without limitation, the assessment of liquidated damages against the applicant, the forfeiture of any bonds posted by the applicant, an arbitration award granted against the applicant or a decision by a court of law against the applicant.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 332.353 , in addition to the criteria described in subsection 1, the local government may use any other relevant criteria that are necessary to determine whether a person satisfies the requirements to be a qualified service company pursuant to NRS 332.360 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.430 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.430
Cooperation of two or more departments in securing supplies: Distribution of expense
Status: in_force

Two or more departments may unite in cooperative work along lines germane to the functions of such departments and otherwise secure from each other supplies; and the heads thereof may agree among themselves on the distribution of the expense to be incurred, subject to the approval of the Administrator or a designated agent of the Administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.030 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.030
“Operating cost savings” defined
Status: in_force

“ Operating cost savings ” means any expenses that are eliminated or avoided on a long-term basis as a result of the installation or modification of equipment, or services performed by a qualified service company. The term does not include any savings that are realized solely because of a shift in the cost of personnel or other similar short-term cost savings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.440 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.440
Financial mechanisms to guarantee operational cost savings are realized
Status: in_force

A performance contract must include appropriate financial mechanisms determined to be necessary by the city or county treasurer, as appropriate, to guarantee that operating cost savings are realized by the local government if the actual cost savings do not meet the predicted cost savings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.390 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.390
Authorization for using agency to purchase items not available directly from state contract; records
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 333.435 , the Administrator may authorize using agencies to purchase items that are not available directly from an entity with which the Purchasing Division has entered into a contract if such a purchase is made in accordance with the State Administrative Manual created by NRS 232.004 , provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

2. Each authorization must be revocable at the discretion of the Administrator.

3. A using agency that receives an authorization shall keep a record of: (a) Its accounts and expenditures pursuant to that authority; and (b) Evidence indicating that every effort has been made to secure competitive bidding to the extent practicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.337 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.337
Duties of persons authorized to enter into contracts pursuant to this chapter
Status: in_force

Each person who is authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to enter into any contract on behalf of this state shall ensure that the contract:

1. Includes any provision related to insurance that the State Risk Manager determines is necessary;

2. Is reduced to writing;

3. Is signed by each party to the contract; and

4. Is approved by the Purchasing Division or the Office of the Attorney General.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.110 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.110
Lease of offices outside state buildings; inventory of state property; confidentiality; program to track use of energy
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Administrator: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), shall lease and equip office rooms outside of state buildings for the use of state officers, departments, agencies, boards and commissions whenever sufficient space cannot be provided within state buildings. A state officer, department, agency, board or commission to which this paragraph applies may only lease and equip office rooms outside of state buildings pursuant to this paragraph. (b) May lease and equip office rooms outside of state buildings for the use of state officers and employees of boards that are exempt from the provisions of chapter 353 of NRS pursuant to NRS 353.005 , upon the request of such a board.

2. The Administrator shall negotiate, approve and oversee any agreement to lease office rooms pursuant to this section, but no such lease may extend beyond the term of 1 year unless it is reviewed and approved by a majority of the members of the State Board of Examiners. The Attorney General shall approve each lease entered into pursuant to this subsection as to form and compliance with law.

3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, before the Administrator enters into any lease for office rooms for any state officer, department, agency, board or commission pursuant to subsection 1, the Administrator shall consider, without limitation: (a) The reasonableness of the terms of the agreement, including, without limitation, the cost; (b) The availability of space for use by the state officer, department, agency, board or commission, as applicable, in buildings that are owned by or leased to the State; and (c) Any regulations adopted pursuant to or in accordance with NRS 341.085 or 341.110 .

4. Each state officer, department, agency, board and commission shall maintain and, on or after April 1 but not later than June 30 of each year, provide to the Administrator an inventory of all real property leased to the State that is occupied by or otherwise used by the state officer, department, agency, board and commission. The Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Transportation and State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall maintain and, on or after April 1 but not later than June 30 of each year, provide to the Administrator an inventory of all real property owned by the State. Each inventory must identify: (a) Real property that is being actively used by a state officer, department, agency, board or commission. (b) Real property that is not being actively used by a state officer, department, agency, board or commission. (c) Real property that is not being used by a state officer, department, agency, board or commission but which is reasonably anticipated to be actively used by a state officer, department, agency, board or commission in the future. (d) Real property that is being actively used as a park or wildlife area.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, the Administrator shall post on an Internet website maintained by the State a list of all real property owned or leased by the State. Each such listing shall include, without limitation, a brief description of: (a) The location, size and current use of the real property, including, without limitation, whether the real property is actively used; and (b) The terms of the lease, including, without limitation, the cost to the State.

6. Before submitting the inventory to the Administrator pursuant to subsection 4, a state officer, department, agency, board, commission, the Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Transportation or State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration that uses the property may request the Director of the Department of Administration to deem information regarding the property confidential for the purpose of maintaining public safety.

7. If the Director deems information regarding property to be confidential pursuant to subsection 6, the information concerning the property must be kept confidential and is not a public book or record within the meaning of NRS 239.010 . The Director must inform the Administrator that the information is confidential and that the information must not be posted on an Internet website maintained by the State pursuant to subsection 5.

8. An owner of a building who enters into a contract with a state agency for occupancy in the building: (a) If the contract is entered into before May 28, 2009, may comply with the program; and (b) If the contract is entered into on or after May 28, 2009, shall, to the extent practicable as determined by the Administrator, comply with the program. If an owner chooses not to comply with the program pursuant to paragraph (a), a state or local agency shall not, after May 28, 2009, enter into a contract for occupancy of a building owned by the owner, except that the Administrator may authorize a state or local agency to enter into a contract for the occupancy of a building owned by an owner who does not comply with the program if the Administrator determines that it is impracticable for the owner to comply with the program.

9. As used in this section, “ program ” means the program established pursuant to NRS 701.218 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.091 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.091
Proceeds of refunding obligations in escrow or trust: Investment; security; sufficient amount; purchaser not responsible for application of proceeds
Status: in_force

1. Any escrow or trust into which the proceeds of refunding obligations are placed pursuant to NRS 333A.0908 must not necessarily be limited to proceeds of refunding obligations but may include other money available for its purpose.

2. Any proceeds of refunding obligations placed in escrow or trust, pending such use, may be invested or reinvested in federal securities, and in the case of an escrow or trust for the refunding of outstanding obligations issued in accordance with NRS 333A.0906 to 333A.0916 , inclusive, in other securities issued by the Federal Government if the resolution by the Board authorizing the issuance of such outstanding state securities or any trust indenture or other proceedings appertaining thereto expressly allows any such investment or reinvestment in such securities issued by the Federal Government other than federal securities.

3. A trust bank accounting for federal securities and other securities issued by the Federal Government in such escrow or trust may place the securities for safekeeping wholly or in part in any trust bank or trust banks within or without or both within and without this State.

4. A trust bank shall continuously secure any money placed in escrow or trust and not so invested or reinvested in federal securities and other securities issued by the Federal Government by a pledge in any trust bank or trust banks within or without or both within and without the State of federal securities in an amount at all times at least equal to the total uninvested amount of such money accounted for in such escrow or trust.

5. Such proceeds and investments in escrow or trust, together with any interest or other gain to be derived from any such investment, must be in an amount at all times at least sufficient to pay principal, interest, any prior redemption premiums due, and any charges of the escrow agent or trustee and any other incidental expenses payable therefrom, except to the extent provision may have been previously otherwise made therefor, as such obligations become due at their respective maturities or due at designated prior redemption date or dates in connection with which the using agency has exercised or is obligated to exercise a prior redemption option on behalf of the State.

6. The computations made in determining such sufficiency must be verified by a certified public accountant certified or licensed to practice in this State or in any other state.

7. Any purchaser of any refunding obligation issued pursuant to NRS 333A.0906 to 333A.0916 , inclusive, is not responsible for the application of the proceeds of the refunding obligation by the State, the Board, the using agency or any of the officers, agents or employees of the State.

8. As used in this section, “ federal securities ” means bills, notes, certificates of indebtedness, bonds or other similar securities which are direct obligations of the United States or which are unconditionally guaranteed as to payment, both of principal and of interest, by the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.4603 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.4603
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and NRS 333.4606 and 333.4609 , unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Postconsumer waste” means a finished material which would normally be disposed of as a solid waste having completed its life cycle as a consumer item.

2. “Recycled paper product” means all paper and wood-pulp products containing in some combination at least 50 percent of its total weight: (a) Postconsumer waste; and (b) Secondary waste, but does not include fibrous waste generated during the manufacturing process such as fibers recovered from wastewater or trimmings of paper machine rolls, wood slabs, chips, sawdust or other wood residue from a manufacturing process.

3. “Secondary waste” means fragments of products or finished products of a manufacturing process, which has converted a virgin resource into a commodity of real economic value.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.075 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.075
Authority of using agency to enter into performance contract; purpose of performance contract; compliance with applicable building codes
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, chapter 333 and 338 of NRS to the contrary, a using agency may enter into a performance contract with a qualified service company for the purchase and installation of one or more operating cost-savings measures to reduce costs related to energy, water and the disposal of waste, and related labor costs.

2. Any operating cost-savings measures put into place as a result of a performance contract must comply with all applicable building codes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.0912 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.0912
Issuance of refunding and other obligations separately or in combination
Status: in_force

Obligations for refunding and obligations for any other purpose authorized pursuant to NRS 333A.0906 to 333A.0916 , inclusive, or by any other law may be issued separately or issued in combination in one series or more by the State in accordance with the provisions of NRS 333A.0906 to 333A.0916 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.0918 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.0918
Conclusive determination of using agency that statutory limitations have been met
Status: in_force

The determination of the using agency that the limitations imposed upon the issuance of obligations pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, any obligations for funding or refunding obligations, have been met shall be conclusive in the absence of fraud or arbitrary and gross abuse of discretion regardless of whether the authorizing resolution or the obligations authorized by that resolution contain a recital as authorized by NRS 333A.092 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.050 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.050
“Performance contract” defined
Status: in_force

“ Performance contract ” means a contract between a using agency and a qualified service company for the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of one or more operating cost-savings measures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3356 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3356
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by Nevada-based business: Regulations
Status: in_force

The Purchasing Division may adopt such regulations as it determines to be necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of NRS 333.3351 to 333.3356 , inclusive. The regulations may include, without limitation, provisions setting forth:

1. The method by which a business may apply to receive a preference described in NRS 333.3354 ;

2. The documentation or other proof that a business must submit to demonstrate that it qualifies for a preference described in NRS 333.3354 ; and

3. Such other matters as the Purchasing Division deems relevant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.370 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.370
Appeal by person making unsuccessful bid or proposal
Status: in_force

1. A person who makes an unsuccessful bid or proposal may file a notice of appeal with the Purchasing Division and with the Hearings Division of the Department of Administration within 11 days after the date of award as entered on the bid record. The notice of appeal must include a written statement specifying any alleged violation of this chapter.

2. A person filing a notice of appeal must post a bond with good and solvent surety authorized to do business in this state or submit other security, in a form approved by the Administrator by regulation, to the Purchasing Division, who shall hold the bond or other security until a determination is made on the appeal. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a bond posted or other security submitted with a notice of appeal must be in an amount equal to 25 percent of the total value of the successful bid submitted.

3. If the total value of the successful bid cannot be determined because the total requirements for the contract are estimated as of the date of award, a bond posted or other security submitted with a notice of appeal must be in an amount equal to 25 percent of the estimated total value of the contract. Upon request, the Administrator shall provide: (a) The estimated total value of the contract; or (b) The method for determining the estimated total value of the contract, based on records of past experience and estimates of anticipated requirements furnished by the using agency.

4. Within 20 days after receipt of the notice of appeal, a hearing officer of the Hearings Division of the Department of Administration shall hold a contested hearing on the appeal in substantial compliance with the provisions of NRS 233B.121 to 233B.1235 , inclusive, 233B.125 and 233B.126 . The successful bidder must be given notice of the hearing in the same manner as the person who filed the notice of appeal. The successful bidder may participate in the hearing. Within 60 days after receipt of the notice of appeal, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the appeal.

5. The hearing officer may only cancel the award for lack of compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A cancellation of the award requires a new award in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

6. A notice of appeal filed in accordance with the provisions of this section operates as a stay of action in relation to any contract until a determination is made by the hearing officer on the appeal.

7. A person who makes an unsuccessful bid or proposal may not seek any type of judicial intervention until the hearing officer has made a determination on the appeal.

8. The Administrator may make as many open market purchases of the commodities or services as are urgently needed to meet the requirements of the Purchasing Division or the using agency until a determination is made on the appeal. With the approval of the Administrator, the using agency may make such purchases for the agency.

9. Neither the State of Nevada, nor any agency, contractor, department, division, employee or officer of the State is liable for any costs, expenses, attorney's fees, loss of income or other damages sustained by a person who makes an unsuccessful bid or proposal, whether or not the person files a notice of appeal pursuant to this section.

10. If the appeal is upheld and the award is cancelled, the bond posted or other security submitted with the notice of appeal must be returned to the person who posted the bond or submitted the security. If the appeal is rejected and the award is upheld, a claim may be made against the bond or other security by the Purchasing Division and the using agency to the Hearings Division of the Department of Administration in an amount equal to the expenses incurred and other monetary losses suffered by the Purchasing Division and the using agency because of the unsuccessful appeal. The hearing officer shall hold a hearing on the claim in the same manner as prescribed in subsection 4. Any money not awarded by the hearing officer must be returned to the person who posted the bond or submitted the security.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.311 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.311
Request for proposals to include minimum requirements for awarding contract and notice of certain written certification; award of contract to noncomplying bidder prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Each request for proposals must include: (a) Minimum requirements that the successful bidder must meet for the awarding of a contract pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and (b) Notice of the written certification required pursuant to NRS 333.338 .

2. A contract may not be awarded to a bidder who does not comply with the requirements set forth in the request for proposals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.270 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.270
Determination of quantity to be purchased of each commodity after receipt of estimate of requirements
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the estimates of requirements from the using agencies, the Administrator shall cause them to be summarized by classes for all agencies. The Administrator shall then, with the consideration of the quantity of each commodity in stock, market conditions and probable future market conditions, determine or cause to be determined the quantity of each commodity to be purchased.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.080 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.080
Procedure for determination of qualified service companies by State Public Works Division; request for qualifications; adoption of criteria; factors; compilation of list of qualified service companies
Status: in_force

1. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall determine those companies that satisfy the requirements of qualified service companies for the purposes of this chapter. In making such a determination, the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall enlist the assistance of the staffs of the Office of Energy, the Buildings and Grounds Section of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration and the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall prepare and issue a request for qualifications to not less than three potential qualified service companies.

2. In sending out a request for qualifications, the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration: (a) Shall attempt to identify at least one potential qualified service company located within this State; and (b) May consider whether and to what extent the companies to which the request for qualifications will be sent will use local contractors.

3. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall adopt, by regulation, criteria to determine those companies that satisfy the requirements of qualified service companies. The criteria for evaluation must include, without limitation, the following areas as substantive factors to assess the capability of such companies: (a) Design; (b) Engineering; (c) Installation; (d) Maintenance and repairs associated with performance contracts; (e) Experience in conversions to different sources of energy or fuel and other services related to operating cost-savings measures provided that is done in association with a comprehensive energy, water or waste disposal cost-savings retrofit; (f) Monitoring projects after the projects are installed; (g) Data collection and reporting of savings; (h) Overall project experience and qualifications; (i) Management capability; (j) Ability to access long-term financing; (k) Experience with projects of similar size and scope; and (l) Such other factors determined by the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration to be relevant and appropriate to the ability of a company to perform the projects. In determining whether a company satisfies the requirements of a qualified service company, the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall also consider whether the company holds the appropriate licenses required for the design, engineering and construction which would be completed pursuant to a performance contract.

4. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration shall compile a list of those companies that it determines satisfy the requirements of qualified service companies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3351 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3351
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by Nevada-based business: Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 333.3351 to 333.3356 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 333.3352 and 333.3353 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.1845 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.1845
State Risk Manager: Employment of staff
Status: in_force

The State Risk Manager may employ such staff as is necessary for the performance of his or her duties, within limits of legislative appropriations or other available money.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.380 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.380
Period over which payments become due
Status: in_force

1. A performance contract must provide that all payments, other than any obligations that become due if the contract is terminated before the contract expires, must be made over time.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a performance contract, and the payments provided thereunder, may extend beyond the fiscal year in which the performance contract becomes effective for costs incurred in future fiscal years. The performance contract may extend for a term not to exceed 25 years. The length of a performance contract may reflect the useful life of the operating cost-savings measure being installed or purchased under the performance contract.

3. The period over which payments are made on a performance contract must equal the period over which the operating cost savings are amortized. Payments on a performance contract must not commence until the operating cost-savings measures have been installed by the qualified service company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.190 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.190
Sale, gift or other disposal of liquor within Capitol Building unlawful
Status: in_force

Any person who sells, barters, gives, or in any way disposes of any spirituous or malt liquors, wines or cider, of any description whatever, within the Capitol Building of this state, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.355 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.355
Administrator of Purchasing Division may request check or bond to accompany bid or proposal
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator may request that a certified check, cashier's check or bond, in an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the total value of the bid or proposal, accompany a bid or proposal, if the request applies to each person who submits a bid or proposal.

2. No division or department of the State is liable for any expense incurred by or loss of income sustained by any person because of a request made pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.430 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.430
Qualified service company to provide information concerning performance contract to Office of Energy
Status: in_force

A qualified service company shall provide to the Office of Energy information concerning each performance contract which the qualified service company enters into pursuant to NRS 332.300 to 332.440 , inclusive, including, without limitation, the name of the project, the local government for which the project is being carried out and the expected operating cost savings. The Office of Energy may report any energy savings realized as a result of such performance contracts to the United States Department of Energy pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 13385 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3361 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3361
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by local business owned and operated by veteran with service-connected disability: Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 333.3361 to 333.3369 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 333.3362 to 333.3365 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.155 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.155
Inventories of property; missing or damaged property; losses
Status: in_force

1. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section that permanence of the gifts and property purchased from donations given by the people of the State of Nevada for the Governor's mansion be assured.

2. After April 21, 1969, a detailed inventory must be taken of state property of the Governor's mansion by the Administrator of the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration. Any new acquisitions thereafter must be added to the inventory. During December of 1970 and during December of every fourth year thereafter, and immediately upon the succession of a Lieutenant Governor to occupancy of the mansion whenever this occurs, the Administrator of the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration shall conduct an inventory of all property belonging to the Governor's mansion.

3. The replacement of missing or damaged property belonging to the Governor's mansion is the responsibility of the Governor or Acting Governor occupying the mansion since the preceding inventory, except: (a) Where damage is caused by normal wear and tear. (b) Where there is a loss due to theft, flood, fire or some other cause beyond the control of the Governor or the immediate family of the Governor if such loss is reported to the Administrator of the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration immediately after such loss is discovered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.340 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.340
Award of contract or order for goods: Determination of lowest responsible bidder; written statement to be provided if contract or order is not awarded to lowest bidder
Status: in_force

1. Every contract or order for goods must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. To determine the lowest responsible bidder, the Administrator: (a) Shall consider, if applicable: (1) The granting of the preference described in NRS 333.3366 . (2) The granting of the preference described in NRS 333.3354 . (3) The imposition of the inverse preference described in NRS 333.33695 . (4) The required standards adopted pursuant to NRS 333.4611 . (b) May consider: (1) The location of the using agency to be supplied. (2) The qualities of the articles to be supplied. (3) The total cost of ownership of the articles to be supplied. (4) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (5), the conformity of the articles to be supplied with the specifications. (5) If the articles are an alternative to the articles listed in the original request for bids, whether the advertisement for bids included a statement that bids for an alternative article will be considered if: (I) The specifications of the alternative article meet or exceed the specifications of the article listed in the original request for bids; (II) The purchase of the alternative article results in a lower price; and (III) The Administrator deems the purchase of the alternative article to be in the best interests of the State of Nevada. (6) The purposes for which the articles to be supplied are required. (7) The dates of delivery of the articles to be supplied.

2. If a contract or an order is not awarded to the lowest bidder, the Administrator shall provide the lowest bidder with a written statement which sets forth the specific reasons that the contract or order was not awarded to him or her.

3. As used in this section, “ total cost of ownership ” includes, but is not limited to: (a) The history of maintenance or repair of the articles; (b) The cost of routine maintenance and repair of the articles; (c) Any warranties provided in connection with the articles; (d) The cost of replacement parts for the articles; and (e) The value of the articles as used articles when given in trade on a subsequent purchase.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.092 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.092
Recital in resolution as conclusive evidence of validity of obligation
Status: in_force

A resolution providing for the issuance of a performance contract, including, without limitation, an installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract or other proceedings appertaining thereto, may provide that the obligations contain a recital that the obligations are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital is conclusive evidence of the validity of the obligations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.230 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.230
Central supply services
Status: in_force

The Administrator may maintain and operate central supply services at any center, including a central warehouse or storeroom service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.140 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.140
Policy of securing best value
Status: in_force

The Administrator, in all his or her purchasing and property control activities, shall pursue a policy of securing the best value for supplies, materials, equipment and services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.700 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.700
Definition; contracts for services; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 333.705 , a using agency may contract for the services of a person as an independent contractor. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, each such contract must be awarded pursuant to this chapter.

2. An independent contractor is a natural person, firm or corporation who agrees to perform services for a fixed price according to his, her or its own methods and without subjection to the supervision or control of the other contracting party, except as to the results of the work, and not as to the means by which the services are accomplished.

3. For the purposes of this section: (a) Travel, subsistence and other personal expenses may be paid to an independent contractor, if provided for in the contract, in such amounts as provided for in the contract. Those expenses must not be paid pursuant to the provisions of NRS 281.160 . (b) There must be no: (1) Withholding of income taxes by the State; (2) Coverage for industrial insurance provided by the State; (3) Participation in group insurance plans which may be available to employees of the State; (4) Participation or contributions by either the independent contractor or the State to the Public Employees' Retirement System; (5) Accumulation of vacation leave or sick leave; or (6) Coverage for unemployment compensation provided by the State if the requirements of NRS 612.085 for independent contractors are met.

4. An independent contractor is not in the classified or unclassified service of the State and has none of the rights or privileges available to officers or employees of the State of Nevada.

5. If the contract is for services for which a license, certificate, registration, permit or other type of authorization is required by law, an independent contractor must hold the appropriate, current authorization that is required by law for the services.

6. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each contract for the services of an independent contractor must be in writing. The form of the contract must be first approved by the Attorney General, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, an executed copy of each contract must be filed with the Fiscal Analysis Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau and the Clerk of the State Board of Examiners. The State Board of Examiners may waive the requirements of this subsection in the case of contracts which are for amounts less than $2,000.

7. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, and except for contracts entered into by the Nevada System of Higher Education, each proposed contract with an independent contractor must be submitted to the State Board of Examiners. The contracts do not become effective without the prior approval of the State Board of Examiners, except that the State Board of Examiners may authorize its Clerk or a designee to approve contracts which are: (a) For amounts less than $100,000; or (b) Entered into by the Nevada Gaming Control Board for the purposes of investigating an applicant for or holder of a gaming license.

8. Copies of the following types of contracts need not be filed or approved as provided in subsections 6 and 7: (a) Contracts executed by the Department of Transportation, other than contracts subject to the provisions of NRS 333.705 or 408.353 . (b) Contracts executed by the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration or any other state department or agency for any work of construction or major repairs of state buildings, if the contracting process was controlled by the rules of open competitive bidding. (c) Contracts executed by the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry. (d) Contracts executed with business entities for any work of maintenance or repair of office machines and equipment.

9. The State Board of Examiners shall review each contract submitted for approval pursuant to subsection 7 to consider: (a) Whether sufficient authority exists to expend the money required by the contract; and (b) Whether the service which is the subject of the contract could be provided by a state agency in a more cost-effective manner. If the contract submitted for approval continues an existing contractual relationship, the State Board of Examiners shall ask each agency to ensure that the State is receiving the services that the contract purports to provide.

10. If the services of an independent contractor are contracted for to represent an agency of the State in any proceeding in any court, the contract must require that the independent contractor identify in all pleadings the specific state agency which he or she is representing.

11. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a contract for the services of an independent contractor may be performed in parts or phases. A contract for the services of an independent contract must not be split into separate contracts for the purpose of avoiding any requirements for competitive bidding.

12. The State Board of Examiners may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.155 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.155
Regulations concerning purchase of new equipment: Consideration of renting equipment and contracting for service to maintain equipment
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall adopt regulations which set forth standards to be used by using agencies when purchasing new equipment in order to determine:

1. Whether the equipment can be leased or rented at a cost that is equal to or less than the cost of purchasing the equipment; and

2. If a service is required to maintain the equipment, whether the service would be performed more efficiently by the agency or a private contractor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.220 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.220
Surreptitious electronic surveillance prohibited; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for a person to engage in any kind of surreptitious electronic surveillance on the grounds of any facility owned or leased by the State of Nevada without the knowledge of the person being observed.

2. Subsection 1 does not apply to any electronic surveillance: (a) Authorized by a court order issued to a public officer, based upon a showing of probable cause to believe that criminal activity is occurring on the property under surveillance; (b) By a law enforcement agency pursuant to a criminal investigation; (c) By a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.830 ; or (d) Which is necessary as part of a system of security used to protect and ensure the safety of persons on the grounds of the facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.066 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.066
Contract for which estimated annual amount required to perform is more than $100,000: Preference given to recycled products if method of solicitation is invitation to bid
Status: in_force

1. If the estimated annual amount required to perform a contract is more than $100,000 and the designated method for awarding the contract specified in the solicitation is an invitation to bid, the governing body or its authorized representative: (a) Shall give preference to a bid to provide recycled products if: (1) The products meet the applicable standards; (2) The products can be substituted for comparable nonrecycled products; and (3) The products do not cost more than comparable nonrecycled products. (b) May give preference to a bid to provide recycled products if: (1) The products meet the applicable standards; (2) The products can be substituted for comparable nonrecycled products; and (3) The products do not cost more than 5 percent more than the comparable nonrecycled products. (c) May purchase recycled paper products if the specific recycled paper product is: (1) Available at a price which is not more than 10 percent higher than that of the comparable paper product made from virgin material; (2) Of adequate quality; and (3) Available to the purchaser within a reasonable amount of time.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Postconsumer waste ” means a finished material which would normally be disposed of as solid waste having completed its life cycle as a consumer item. (b) “ Recycled paper product ” means any paper or wood-pulp product containing in some combination comprising at least 50 percent of its total weight: (1) Postconsumer waste; and (2) Secondary waste, but the term does not include fibrous waste generated during the manufacturing process such as fibers recovered from wastewater or trimmings of paper machine rolls, wood slabs, chips, sawdust or other wood residue from a manufacturing process. (c) “ Secondary waste ” means fragments of products or finished products of a manufacturing process which has converted a virgin resource into a commodity of real economic value.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.338 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.338
Prohibition on entering contract with company without written certification relating to certain boycotts of Israel; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall not enter into a contract with a company unless the contract includes a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel.

2. The Administrator shall adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

3. As used in this section: (a) “Boycott of Israel”: (1) Means, except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (2), refusing to deal or conduct business with, abstaining from dealing or conducting business with, terminating business or business activities with or performing any other action that is intended to limit commercial relations with: (I) Israel; or (II) A person or entity doing business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel, if such an action is taken in a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin or religion. (2) Does not include an action that is described in subparagraph (1) if the action: (I) Is based on a bona fide business or economic reason; (II) Is taken pursuant to a boycott against a public entity of Israel if the boycott is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner; or (III) Is taken in compliance with or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel if that action is authorized in 50 U.S.C. § 4607 or any other federal or state law. (b) “Company” means any domestic or foreign sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited-liability partnership, limited-liability company, or other domestic or foreign entity or business association, including, without limitation, any wholly owned subsidiary, majority owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate of such an entity or business association, that exists for the purpose of making a profit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.120 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.120
State Purchasing Fund: Creation; amount; use
Status: in_force

1. The State Purchasing Fund, in the sum of $1,250,000 is hereby created as an internal service fund for the use of the Administrator in purchasing supplies, materials and equipment and services.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Administrator may withdraw from the State Purchasing Fund an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year and is hereby authorized to expend that amount to pay the cost to the Purchasing Division of providing methods for purchasing or leasing pursuant to this chapter by the use of forms in electronic format through a computer system or network or through the Internet, or its successor, if any.

3. The Administrator shall not withdraw money pursuant to subsection 2 if the withdrawal would reduce the balance of the State Purchasing Fund below $500,000.

4. If the Administrator makes a withdrawal pursuant to subsection 2, the maximum balance of the State Purchasing Fund is permanently reduced by the amount of the withdrawal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.027 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.027
Application of chapter to local school precincts
Status: in_force

1. Any action taken by a local school precinct pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed to be an action by the large school district within which the local school precinct is located for purposes of this chapter and must not be aggregated with any contract of the large school district or any other local school precinct within the large school district.

2. As used in this section, “large school district” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 388G.530 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.120 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.120
Prevailing wage requirement
Status: in_force

If a performance contract entered into pursuant to this chapter requires the employment of skilled mechanics, skilled workers, semiskilled mechanics, semiskilled workers or unskilled labor to perform the performance contract, the performance contract must include a provision relating to the prevailing wage as required pursuant to NRS 338.013 to 338.090 , inclusive. The using agency, the qualified service company, any contractor who is awarded a contract or enters into an agreement to perform the work for the performance contract, and any subcontractor who performs any portion of that work shall comply with the provisions of NRS 338.013 to 338.090 , inclusive, in the same manner as if the using agency had undertaken the work or had awarded the contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.060 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.060
Employees of Buildings and Grounds Section
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall, within the limits of legislative appropriations, employ such clerks, engineers, electricians, painters, mechanics, janitors, gardeners and other persons as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 331.010 to 331.145 , inclusive.

2. The employees shall perform duties as assigned by the Administrator.

3. The Administrator is responsible for the fitness and good conduct of all employees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.100 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.100
Regulations; approval by Governor
Status: in_force

The Executive Officer shall adopt regulations necessary for the administration of this chapter. Such regulations shall be subject to the approval of the Governor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.300 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.300
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 332.300 to 332.440 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 332.310 to 332.350 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.097 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.097
Program for rental of equipment and property from other using agencies
Status: in_force

1. Each using agency shall include with its annual inventory a report listing all of the equipment and property that the agency uses seasonally or intermittently which may be available for use by other agencies.

2. The report must be submitted on a form furnished by the Purchasing Division.

3. The Administrator of the Purchasing Division shall establish and administer a program pursuant to which a using agency may rent equipment and property from another using agency. The Administrator of the Purchasing Division shall, as part of the program: (a) Establish a list of equipment and property based on the reports filed by each using agency; (b) Determine which equipment and property is available for rental; (c) After consulting with each using agency which has equipment and property available for rental, establish a schedule of fees for the rental of such equipment and property; and (d) Distribute to each using agency: (1) A list of all equipment and property available for rental and the fees therefor; and (2) The procedure each using agency must follow in the rental of the equipment and property.

4. As used in this section, “using agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 333.020 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.060 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.060
Assignment of state-owned vehicles to Fleet Services Division
Status: in_force

The Governor may assign any state-owned vehicle to the Fleet Services Division and may withdraw any vehicle from any state agency and reassign such vehicle to the Fleet Services Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.175 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.175
Administrator may exempt purchases by Department of Corrections from Offenders' Store Fund from provisions of chapter
Status: in_force

The Administrator may exempt from the provisions of this chapter purchases made by the Department of Corrections, with money from the Offenders' Store Fund, for the provision and maintenance of canteens for offenders.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3363 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3363
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by local business owned and operated by veteran with service-connected disability: “Local business” defined
Status: in_force

“ Local business ” means a business which certifies that:

1. Its principal place of business is in this State; or

2. The majority of the goods provided for in a state purchasing contract are produced in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.223 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.223
Use of facilities of local government by nonprofit corporation that provides ambulance services pursuant to franchise agreement
Status: in_force

A nonprofit corporation that provides ambulance services pursuant to a franchise agreement with a local government may obtain supplies, materials and equipment on a voluntary basis through the facilities of the local government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.335 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.335
Proposals: Evaluation; relative weight and scoring of factors disclosed in request for proposals; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. Each proposal must be evaluated by: (a) The chief of the using agency, or a committee appointed by the chief of the using agency in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 333.135 , if the proposal is for a using agency; or (b) The Administrator of the Purchasing Division, or a committee appointed by the Administrator in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 333.135 , if the Administrator is responsible for administering the proposal.

2. A committee appointed pursuant to subsection 1 must consist of not less than two members. A majority of the members of the committee must be state officers or employees. The committee may include persons who are not state officers or employees and possess expert knowledge or special expertise that the chief of the using agency or the Administrator of the Purchasing Division determines is necessary to evaluate a proposal. If the committee is appointed to evaluate a proposal for the procurement of technology for which the estimated cost is more than $100,000, the committee must include a person designated by the Chief Information Officer of the State appointed pursuant to NRS 223.085 if the Chief Information Officer determines the inclusion of such a person is necessary to evaluate the proposal.

3. Members of a committee appointed pursuant to subsection 1 are not entitled to compensation for their service on the committee, except that members of the committee who are state officers or employees are entitled to receive their salaries as state officers and employees. No member of the committee may have a financial interest in a proposal.

4. In making an award, the chief of the using agency, the Administrator of the Purchasing Division or the committee, if a committee is established, shall consider and assign a score for each factor disclosed in the request for proposals.

5. The chief of the using agency, the Administrator of the Purchasing Division or the committee, if a committee is established, shall determine the relative weight of each factor disclosed in a request for proposals before the request for proposals is advertised.

6. The chief of the using agency, the Administrator of the Purchasing Division or the committee, if a committee is established, shall award the contract based on the total scores assigned pursuant to subsection 4, and is not required to accept the lowest-priced proposal.

7. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , each proposal evaluated pursuant to the provisions of this section is confidential and may not be disclosed until the contract is awarded.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.043 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.043
Solicitation: Required contents
Status: in_force

Each solicitation must include, without limitation:

1. The minimum requirements that a successful responding offeror must meet for the awarding of the contract pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

2. The method by which the contract will be awarded, including, without limitation, on the basis of price or lowest responsive and responsible bidder;

3. Notice of the written certification required pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 332.065 , if applicable; and

4. The period during which a notice of protest regarding the awarding of a contract pursuant to NRS 332.068 may be submitted, if applicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 334.020 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.020
Purchase of supplies or services for state boards or commissions by officers or employees; limitations; allowance of claims
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, no officer or employee of the State shall purchase on the credit of the State any article of supplies, goods, wares or merchandise or obtain any services to be rendered by any person for the State, except by express permission and written authority previously obtained from the board or commission, or a majority of the members thereof, having control and supervision of the department or office for which such purchase is made or the services are rendered.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 shall not apply where such officer or employee has specific authority to purchase or obtain services conferred upon him or her by statute.

3. The State Board of Examiners shall not allow nor shall the State Treasurer pay any claim of any person for goods sold or services rendered unless the same were sold or rendered in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.195 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.195
Donation of certain supplies, materials and equipment to certain organizations
Status: in_force

The Administrator may donate supplies, materials and equipment that he or she determines have reached the end of their useful lives to any organization described in NRS 372.3261 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.100 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.100
Indebtedness of State under contract; term of contracts
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a performance contract entered into pursuant to this chapter does not create a debt for the purposes of Section 3 of Article 9 of the Nevada Constitution .

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the term of a performance contract may extend beyond the biennium in which the contract is executed, provided that the performance contract contains a provision which states that all obligations of the State under the performance contract are extinguished at the end of any fiscal year if the Legislature fails to provide an appropriation to the using agency for the ensuing fiscal year for payments to be made under the performance contract. If the Legislature fails to appropriate money to a using agency for a performance contract, there is no remedy against the State, except that if a security interest in any property was created pursuant to the performance contract, the holder of such a security interest may enforce the security interest against that property. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 333A.0916 , the term of a performance contract must not exceed 20 years after the date on which the work required by the performance contract is completed.

3. The length of a performance contract may reflect the useful life of the operating cost-savings measure being installed or purchased under the performance contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.0914 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.0914
Other statutory provisions applicable to refunding obligations
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 333A.0906 to 333A.0916 , inclusive, the relevant provisions elsewhere herein appertaining generally to the issuance of obligations to defray the cost of any operating cost-savings measure are equally applicable in the authorization and issuance of refunding obligations, including, without limitation, their terms and security, the covenants and other provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the obligations, or other instrument or proceedings appertaining thereto, and other aspects of the obligations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.280 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.280
Contract for furnishing supplies, materials and equipment: Period and form; extension
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Administrator may enter into a contract using a standard form of contract, by solicitation in accordance with the provisions of NRS 333.300 or by advertising in accordance with the provisions of NRS 333.310 , for the furnishing of supplies, materials and equipment for not more than 2 years. If an extended contractual period is necessary to promote the use of a manufacturing process which emphasizes the efficient use of energy or to promote the manufacture of products which use recycled materials, the Administrator may enter into such a contract for not more than 3 years.

2. The original terms of a contract may be extended annually thereafter if the conditions for extension are specified in the original solicitation, and the Administrator determines that an extension is in the best interest of the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3353 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3353
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by Nevada-based business: “State purchasing contract” defined
Status: in_force

“ State purchasing contract ” means a contract awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.260 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.260
Estimates of requirements
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall determine the requirements of supplies and materials of the using agencies according to records of past experience, and according to estimates of anticipated requirements furnished by the various using agencies. The Administrator shall set up and maintain current cumulative purchase records of all materials and supplies purchased for the using agencies.

2. Prior to the scheduled date for purchasing any class of commodities, the Administrator shall make estimates of requirements among all the using agencies using the commodities included in that class. The Administrator may make the estimates by summarizing the requisitions of materials and supplies submitted by the using agencies.

3. Using agencies requiring information such as prices, specifications, and the procurement of any supplies, materials and equipment for present or future needs shall obtain this information through the Administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.4609 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.4609
Regulations to give preference to purchase of recycled paper products; purchase of recycled paper products by Administrator of Purchasing Division
Status: in_force

1. After consultation with the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Administrator shall adopt regulations governing the bidding procedure and specifications for paper and paper products purchased by the Purchasing Division that encourage the maximum purchase of recycled paper products. The specifications must give preference to recycled paper products manufactured with the highest percentage of recycled material.

2. When purchasing any paper or paper products for use by a using agency, the Administrator shall purchase recycled paper products if the specific recycled paper product is: (a) Available at a price not more than that of paper products made from virgin material; (b) Of adequate quality; and (c) Available to the purchaser within a reasonable period.

3. When purchasing any paper or paper products for use by a using agency, the Administrator may purchase recycled paper products if the specific recycled paper product is: (a) Available at a price not more than 10 percent higher than that of paper products made from virgin material; (b) Of adequate quality; and (c) Available to the purchaser within a reasonable period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.135 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.135
Contracts with carriers; solicitation of informal rate quotations; contracts with Purchasing Division of Department of Administration
Status: in_force

1. Nothing in this chapter prohibits a governing body or its authorized representative from contracting for interstate or intrastate carriage of persons or property with a certificated common or contract carrier at the rates set forth in the officially approved tariff of such carrier.

2. Nothing in this section prohibits a governing body or its authorized representative from soliciting informal rate quotations.

3. Nothing in this chapter prohibits a governing body or its authorized representative from obtaining supplies, materials, equipment or services on a voluntary basis from the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration pursuant to NRS 333.470 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.3355 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.3355
Preference for bid or proposal submitted by Nevada-based business: Penalties for fraudulent acts committed in applying for preference or failing to comply with requirements; review of decision
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty provided by law, if the Purchasing Division determines that a business has made a material misrepresentation or otherwise committed a fraudulent act in applying for a preference described in NRS 333.3354 or has failed to comply with the requirements of that section, the business: (a) Shall pay to the Purchasing Division, if awarded a state purchasing contract, a penalty in the amount of 1 percent of the cost of the state purchasing contract; (b) Shall not bid on a state purchasing contract or a contract awarded by any local government for 1 year after the date upon which the Purchasing Division makes such a determination; and (c) Shall not apply for or receive a preference described in NRS 333.3354 for 5 years after the date upon which the Purchasing Division makes such a determination.

2. If the Purchasing Division determines, as described in subsection 1, that a business has made a material misrepresentation or otherwise committed a fraudulent act in applying for a preference described in NRS 333.3354 or has failed to comply with the requirements of that section, the business may apply to the Administrator to review the decision pursuant to chapter 233B of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.200 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.200
Damage to or destruction of capitol grounds or other state property unlawful
Status: in_force

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any of the following acts upon the grounds of the State Capitol or of any other state building or property: (a) Willfully deface, break down or destroy any fence upon or surrounding such grounds; (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 481.0513 , erect any bulletin board or other advertising device in or upon such grounds; (c) Deposit any garbage, debris or other obstruction in or upon such grounds; (d) Injure, break down or destroy any tree, shrub or other thing upon such grounds; or (e) Injure the grass upon such grounds by walking upon it.

2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a public offense, as prescribed in NRS 193.155 , proportionate to the value of the property damaged or destroyed, and in no event less than a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.145 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.145
Duty to remove or cover graffiti placed on state property; action to recover civil penalty and damages
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall remove or cover all evidence that graffiti has been placed on the real or personal property which is owned or otherwise controlled by the State within 15 days after he or she discovers the graffiti or as soon as practicable.

2. The Administrator may bring an action against a person responsible for placing graffiti on the property to recover a civil penalty and damages for the cost of removing or covering the graffiti placed on such property.

3. As used in this section, “graffiti” means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted on the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces such property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.184 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.184
State Risk Manager: Duties
Status: in_force

The State Risk Manager shall:

1. Direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities of the Risk Management Division.

2. Determine the nature and extent of requirements for insurance, other than group life, accident or health insurance, on risks of an insurable nature of the State and any of its agencies, the premiums for which are payable in whole or in part from public money.

3. Negotiate for, procure, purchase and have placed, through a licensed insurance agent or broker residing or domiciled in Nevada, or continued in effect all insurance coverages, other than employee group life, accident or health insurance, which may be reasonably obtainable, whether from insurers authorized to transact business in this state or under the surplus lines provisions of chapter 685A of NRS .

4. Conduct periodic inspections of premises, property and risks to determine insurability, risk and premium rate, and submit a written report of each inspection and appraisal, together with any recommendations that appear appropriate, to the administrator of the agency most responsible for the premises, property or risk, and to the Director of the Department of Administration.

5. Provide for self-insurance if the potential loss is relatively insignificant or if the risk is highly predictable and the probability of loss is so slight that the cost of insuring the risk is not a prudent expenditure of public funds, or if insurance is unavailable or unavailable at a reasonable cost.

6. Select reasonable deductibles when it appears economically advantageous to the State to do so.

7. Select comprehensive and blanket coverages insuring the property of two or more state agencies when that appears economically advisable.

8. Investigate and determine the reliability and financial condition of insurers, and the services they provide.

9. Minimize risks by adopting and promoting programs to control losses and encourage safety.

10. Perform any of the services described in subsections 2, 3 and 4 for any political subdivision of the State at the request of its managing officer or governing body.

11. Perform any other function of risk management as directed by the Director of the Department of Administration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.090 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.090
Financing and structure of performance contract; minimum annual operating cost savings from performance contract; change orders
Status: in_force

1. Any financing related to a performance contract must be approved by the Board.

2. A performance contract may be financed through: (a) A person other than the qualified service company. (b) An installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract. Such an installment-purchase contract or lease-purchase contract is not subject to: (1) The provisions of NRS 353.500 to 353.630 , inclusive. (2) Any requirement of competitive bidding or other restriction imposed on the procedure for the awarding of contracts or the procurement of goods or services.

3. A performance contract may be structured as: (a) A performance contract that guarantees operating cost savings, which includes, without limitation, the design and installation of equipment, the operation and maintenance, if applicable, of any of the operating cost-savings measures and the guaranteed annual savings which must meet or exceed the total annual contract payments to be made by the using agency, including, without limitation, any financing charges to be incurred by the using agency over the life of the performance contract. The using agency may require that these savings be verified: (1) When the work required by the performance contract is completed and 1 year after that work is completed; or (2) Over a sufficient period that demonstrates savings. (b) A shared-savings contract which includes provisions mutually agreed upon by the using agency and qualified service company as to the negotiated rate of payments based upon operating cost savings and a stipulated maximum consumption level of energy or water, or both energy and water, over the life of the contract.

4. The annual operating cost savings resulting from a performance contract must meet or exceed the total annual contract payments to be made by the using agency, including any financing charges to be incurred by the using agency over the life of the performance contract.

5. A change order to a performance contract executed pursuant to NRS 333A.080 may not be approved by the using agency if the cost of the change order would cause the annual operating cost savings resulting from the performance contract to be less than the total annual contract payments to be made by the using agency, including any financing charges to be incurred by the using agency over the life of the performance contract, unless approval of the change order is more economically feasible than termination of the operating cost-savings measure.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.330 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.330
“Operating cost-savings measure” defined
Status: in_force

“ Operating cost-savings measure ”:

1. Means any improvement, repair or alteration to a building, or any equipment, fixture or furnishing to be added or used in a building that is designed to reduce operating costs, including, without limitation, those costs related to electrical energy and demand, thermal energy, water consumption, waste disposal and contract-labor costs, and increase the operating efficiency of the building for the appointed functions that are cost-effective.

2. Includes, without limitation: (a) Operational or maintenance labor savings resulting from reduced costs for maintenance contracts as provided through reduction of required maintenance or operating tasks, including, without limitation, replacement of filters and lighting products, and equipment failures. (b) Investment in equipment, products and materials, and strategies for building operation, or any combination thereof, designed to reduce energy and other utility expenses, including, without limitation: (1) Costs for materials and labor required to replace old equipment with new, more efficient equipment. (2) Storm windows or doors, caulking or weather stripping, multiglazed windows or doors, heat-absorbing or heat-reflective glazed or coated windows or doors, reductions in glass area, and other modifications to windows and doors that will reduce energy consumption. (3) Automated or computerized energy control systems. (4) Replacement of, or modifications to, heating, ventilation or air-conditioning systems. (5) Replacement of, or modifications to, lighting fixtures. (6) Improvements to the indoor air quality of a building that conform to all requirements of an applicable building code. (7) Energy recovery systems. (8) Systems for combined cooling, heating and power that produce steam or other forms of energy, for use primarily within the building or a complex of buildings. (9) Installation of, or modifications to, existing systems for daylighting, including lighting control systems. (10) Installation of, or modification to, technologies that use renewable or alternative energy sources. (11) Programs relating to building operation that reduce operating costs, including, without limitation, computerized programs, training and other similar activities. (12) Programs for improvement of steam traps to reduce operating costs. (13) Devices that reduce water consumption in buildings, for lawns and for other irrigation applications. (14) Any additional improvements to building infrastructures that produce energy and operating cost savings, significantly reduce energy consumption or increase the operating efficiency of the buildings for their appointed functions, provided that such improvements comply with applicable building codes. (15) Trash compaction and waste minimization. (16) Ground source systems for heating and cooling. (c) Investment in educational programs relating to the operation and maintenance of any equipment installed to reduce operating costs.

3. Does not include the construction of a new building or any addition to a building that increases the square footage of the building.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.010 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 336.013 and 336.016 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 334.040 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 334 / Section 334.040
Transfer and sale of state surplus supplies, materials or equipment; deposit of proceeds by Administrator of Purchasing Division
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator of the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration may, upon the request of a state agency, transfer any surplus supplies, materials or equipment of another state agency to the requesting state agency without cost to the requesting state agency.

2. The Administrator of the Purchasing Division may sell any surplus supplies, materials or equipment which is not transferred to a state agency pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1. Unless otherwise authorized by the Director of the Office of Finance, the proceeds of the sale must be deposited in the fund from which the money to purchase the supplies, materials or equipment was expended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333A.010 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333A / Section 333A.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 333A.015 to 333A.070 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.362 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.362
Duty of board of trustees of school district to adopt policy concerning performance contracts; requirements for policy; annual report
Status: in_force

1. The board of trustees of a school district shall adopt a policy setting forth the process for evaluating whether work to be performed on a building will be performed pursuant to a performance contract. The policy must include, without limitation: (a) The criteria for determining the work which will be evaluated pursuant to the policy; (b) The requirement that the board of trustees or its designee evaluate whether the work to be performed: (1) Consists primarily of one or more operating cost-savings measures; (2) Qualifies to be performed pursuant to a performance contract with a return on investment that the board of trustees determines would make entering into a performance contract in the best interest of the school district; and (3) Would be more reasonably included under an existing performance contract rather than a new performance contract; and (c) The requirement that the board of trustees or its designee, if it determines not to enter into a performance contract, document the reasons for that determination.

2. The board of trustees of a school district shall cause to be prepared an annual report which sets forth the operating cost-savings measures, if any, that: (a) Were identified in a financial-grade operational audit submitted to the board of trustees pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 332.360 during the immediately preceding year; and (b) Were not included in a performance contract during the immediately preceding year.

3. As used in this section, “ operating cost-savings measure ” means an investment in equipment, products and materials, and strategies for building operation, or any combination thereof, designed to reduce energy and other utility expenses, including, without limitation: (a) Costs for materials and labor required to replace old equipment with new, more efficient equipment. (b) Storm windows or doors, caulking or weather stripping, multiglazed windows or doors, heat-absorbing or heat-reflective glazed or coated windows or doors, reductions in glass area, and other modifications to windows and doors that will reduce energy consumption. (c) Automated or computerized energy control systems. (d) Replacement of, or modifications to, heating, ventilation or air-conditioning systems. (e) Replacement of, or modifications to, lighting fixtures. (f) Improvements to the indoor air quality of a building that conform to all requirements of an applicable building code. (g) Energy recovery systems. (h) Systems for combined cooling, heating and power that produce steam or other forms of energy, for use primarily within the building or a complex of buildings. (i) Installation of, or modifications to, existing systems for daylighting, including lighting control systems. (j) Installation of, or modification to, technologies that use renewable or alternative energy sources. (k) Programs relating to building operation that reduce operating costs, including, without limitation, computerized programs, training and other similar activities. (l) Programs for improvement of steam traps to reduce operating costs. (m) Devices that reduce water consumption in buildings, for lawns and for other irrigation applications. (n) Trash compaction and waste minimization. (o) Ground source systems for heating and cooling.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.130 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.130
Supervision of administrative and technical activities of Purchasing Division; regulations
Status: in_force

The Administrator, as executive head of the Purchasing Division:

1. Shall direct and supervise all its administrative and technical activities.

2. May adopt regulations necessary for the administration of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 336.090 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 336 / Section 336.090
Department of Transportation may provide gasoline, service or repairs to vehicles assigned to Fleet Services Division or other state agencies
Status: in_force

To facilitate the economical operation of state-owned vehicles, the Department of Transportation may provide to the Fleet Services Division, or to any other state agency to which a state-owned vehicle is assigned, gasoline, service or minor repairs on a direct cost-plus-service-charge basis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.075 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.075
Contract for which estimated annual amount required to perform is more than $100,000: Rejection of response
Status: in_force

Any response to a solicitation for a contract for which the estimated annual amount to perform a contract is more than $100,000 may be rejected by the governing body or its authorized representative if the governing body or its authorized representative determines that the responding offeror is not responsive or responsible or that the quality of the services, supplies, materials, equipment or labor offered does not conform to requirements or if the public interest would be served by such a rejection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 331.101 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 331 / Section 331.101
Buildings and Grounds Operating Fund: Creation; payment of operating costs
Status: in_force

1. The Buildings and Grounds Operating Fund is hereby created as an internal service fund.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 331.125 , all costs of administering the provisions of NRS 331.010 to 331.145 , inclusive, must be paid out of the Buildings and Grounds Operating Fund as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 332.148 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 332 / Section 332.148
Failure to receive responsible responses
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, when a governing body or its authorized representative has advertised for or requested responses in letting a contract and no responsible responses are received, the governing body or its authorized representative may let the contract without a competitive solicitation not less than 7 days after it publishes a notice stating that no responses were received on the contract and that the contract may be let without a further solicitation.

2. A governing body or its authorized representative shall entertain any response which is submitted after it publishes such notice and before the expiration of the waiting period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.315 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.315
Cost of providing service to be determined including all costs related to contract, including monitoring or reviewing private contractor
Status: in_force

If a contract for the provision of a service furnished by a using agency is awarded through the process of competitive bidding, the bid or proposal of a using agency or the cost of furnishing the service through a using agency must be determined by including all costs related to the contract, including a reasonable estimate of any costs of a using agency for monitoring or reviewing a contract with a private contractor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 333.290 — NV Code / Title 27 / Chapter 333 / Section 333.290
Use of materials, supplies or products of state institutions: Contents of advertisement for bids
Status: in_force

1. Every advertisement for bids covering any class of materials or supplies that any charitable, reformatory or penal institution of the State is prepared to supply, in whole or in part, through the labor of inmates, shall carry a statement that the Administrator reserves the right to secure such materials or supplies from any such institution or institutions, to the extent that they can be secured of equal quality and at prices not higher than those of the lowest acceptable bid received in response to such advertisement.

2. All institutions' products meeting these conditions shall be utilized to the extent available, before orders are placed under contracts or otherwise.