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NV Rev Stat § 338.1379 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1379 - State and local government public works: Submission of application to qualify as bidder; investigation of applicant; determination; notice; period of qualification; use of criteria; confidentiality of certain financial information concerning applicant; denial or revocation of qualification in certain circumstances.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 338.1382, a contractor who wishes to qualify as a bidder on a contract for a public work must submit an application to the Division or the local government.  2. Upon receipt of an application pursuant to subsection 1, the Division or the local government shall:  (a) Investigate the applicant to determine whether the applicant is qualified to bid on a contract; and  (b) After conducting the investigation, determine whether the applicant is qualified to bid on a contract. The determination must be made within 45 days after receipt of the application.  3. The Division or the local government shall notify each applicant in writing of its determination. If an application is denied, the notice must set forth the reasons for the denial and inform the applicant of the right to a hearing pursuant to NRS 338.1381.  4. The Division or the local government may determine an applicant is qualified to bid:  (a) On a specific project; or  (b) On more than one project over a period of time to be determined by the Division or the local government.  5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the Division shall not use any criteria other than criteria adopted by regulation pursuant to NRS 338.1375 in determining whether to approve or deny an application.  6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the local government shall not use any criteria other than the criteria described in NRS 338.1377 in determining whether to approve or deny an application.  7. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, financial information and other data pertaining to the net worth of an applicant which is gathered by or provided to the Division or a local government to determine the financial ability of an applicant to perform a contract is confidential and not open to public inspection.  8. The Division or the local government shall deny an application and revoke any existing qualification to bid if it finds that the applicant has, within the preceding year, materially breached a contract for a public work for which the cost exceeds $25,000,000.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2391; A 2001, 1931; 2003, 2421, 2493; 2005, 1797; 2007, 2089; 2011, 43; 2013, 1390)
NV Rev Stat § 338.1381 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1381 - State and local government public works: Procedure upon appeal of denial of application to qualify as bidder or disqualification of subcontractor.

  1. If, within 10 days after receipt of the notice denying an application pursuant to NRS 338.1379 or 338.16991 or disqualifying a subcontractor pursuant to NRS 338.1376, the applicant or subcontractor, as applicable, files a written request for a hearing with the Division or the local government, the State Public Works Board or governing body shall set the matter for a hearing within 20 days after receipt of the request. The hearing must be held not later than 45 days after the receipt of the request for a hearing unless the parties, by written stipulation, agree to extend the time.  2. The hearing must be held at a time and place prescribed by the Board or local government. At least 10 days before the date set for the hearing, the Board or local government shall serve the applicant or subcontractor with written notice of the hearing. The notice may be served by personal delivery to the applicant or subcontractor or by certified mail to the last known business or residential address of the applicant or subcontractor.  3. The applicant or subcontractor has the burden at the hearing of proving by substantial evidence that the applicant is entitled to be qualified to bid on a contract for a public work, or that the subcontractor is qualified to be a subcontractor on a contract for a public work.  4. In conducting a hearing pursuant to this section, the Board or governing body may:  (a) Administer oaths;  (b) Take testimony;  (c) Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before the Board or governing body;  (d) Require the production of related books, papers and documents; and  (e) Issue commissions to take testimony.  5. If a witness refuses to attend or testify or produce books, papers or documents as required by the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection 4, the Board or governing body may petition the district court to order the witness to appear or testify or produce the requested books, papers or documents.  6. The Board or governing body shall issue a decision on the matter during the hearing. The decision of the Board or governing body is a final decision for purposes of judicial review.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2392; A 2003, 2128, 2421, 3515; 2005, 1798; 2011, 2962, 3685)
NV Rev Stat § 338.1382 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1382 - Local government public works: Alternative procedure for qualification of bidders.

In lieu of adopting criteria pursuant to NRS 338.1377 and determining the qualification of bidders pursuant to NRS 338.1379, a governing body may deem a person to be qualified to bid on:  1. Contracts for public works of the local government if the person has not, within the preceding year, materially breached a contract for a public work for which the cost exceeds $25,000,000, and has been determined by:  (a) The Division pursuant to NRS 338.1379 to be qualified to bid on contracts for public works of the State pursuant to criteria adopted pursuant to NRS 338.1375; or  (b) Another governing body pursuant to NRS 338.1379 to be qualified to bid on contracts for public works of that local government pursuant to the criteria set forth in NRS 338.1377.  2. A contract for a public work of the local government if:  (a) The person has been determined by the Department of Transportation pursuant to NRS 408.333 to be qualified to bid on the contract for the public work;  (b) The public work will be owned, operated or maintained by the Department of Transportation after the public work is constructed by the local government; and  (c) The Department of Transportation requested that bidders on the contract for the public work be qualified to bid on the contract pursuant to NRS 408.333.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2488; A 2011, 44; 2013, 1391)
NV Rev Stat § 338.1384 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1384 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 338.1384 to 338.13847, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 338.13841, 338.13842 and 338.13843 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2668)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13841 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13841 - "Business owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability" defined.

Business owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability means a business:  1. Of which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by one or more veterans with service-connected disabilities;  2. That is organized to engage in commercial transactions; and  3. That is managed and operated on a day-to-day basis by one or more veterans with service-connected disabilities.  The term includes a business which meets the above requirements that is transferred to the spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability upon the death of the veteran, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2668; A 2015, 560)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13842 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13842 - "Local business" defined.

Local business has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 333.3363.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2668)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13843 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13843 - "Veteran with a service-connected disability" defined.

Veteran with a service-connected disability means a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who has a service-connected disability of at least zero percent as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2668)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13844 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13844 - Amount of preferences.

  1. For the purpose of awarding a contract for a public work of this State for which the estimated cost is $100,000 or less, as governed by NRS 338.13862, if a local business owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability submits a bid, the bid shall be deemed to be 5 percent lower than the bid actually submitted.  2. For the purpose of awarding a contract for a public work of this State for which the estimated cost is more than $100,000 but less than $250,000, if a local business owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability that has been determined to be 50 percent or more by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs submits a bid and is a responsive and responsible bidder, the bid shall be deemed to be 5 percent lower than the bid actually submitted.  3. The preferences described in subsections 1 and 2 may not be combined with any other preference.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2668; A 2015, 560)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13845 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13845 - Fraudulent acts.

  1. If the Division determines that a business has made a material misrepresentation or otherwise committed a fraudulent act in applying for a preference described in NRS 338.13844, the business is thereafter permanently prohibited from:  (a) Applying for or receiving a preference described in NRS 338.13844; and  (b) Bidding on a contract for a public work of this State.  2. If the 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 338.13844, the business may apply to the Administrator to review the decision pursuant to chapter 233B of NRS.  3. As used in this section, "Administrator" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 341.011.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2668; A 2011, 2963)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13846 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13846 - Duty of State Public Works Division to report to Legislature.

The Division shall, every 6 months, submit to the Legislature, if it is in session, or to the Interim Finance Committee and the Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults with Special Needs created by NRS 218E.750, if the Legislature is not in session, a report which must contain, for the period since the submittal of the last report:  1. The number of contracts for public works of this State that were subject to the provisions of NRS 338.1384 to 338.13847, inclusive.  2. The total dollar amount of contracts for public works of this State that were subject to the provisions of NRS 338.1384 to 338.13847, inclusive.  3. The number of local businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities that submitted a bid on a contract for a public work of this State.  4. The number of contracts for public works of this State that were awarded to local businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities.  5. The total number of dollars’ worth of contracts for public works of this State that were awarded to local businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities.  6. Any other information deemed relevant by the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2669; A 2015, 560)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13847 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13847 - Regulations.

The State Public Works Board may adopt such regulations as it determines to be necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of NRS 338.1384 to 338.13847, 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 338.13844;  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 a preference described in NRS 338.13844; and  3. Such other matters as the Division deems relevant.  In carrying out the provisions of this section, the State Public Works Board and the Division shall, to the extent practicable, cooperate and coordinate with the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration so that any regulations adopted pursuant to this section and NRS 333.3369 are reasonably consistent.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2669; A 2011, 2963; 2017, 1132)
NV Rev Stat § 338.1386 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1386 - State or local government to award contract for smaller public work to contractor or perform public work itself.

If the estimated cost of a public work is $100,000 or less, this State or a local government shall:  1. Award a contract for the completion of the public work to a properly licensed contractor in accordance with NRS 338.13862; or  2. Perform the public work itself in accordance with NRS 338.13864.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1984)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13862 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13862 - Requirements for awarding contract for smaller public work to contractor.

  1. Before this State or a local government awards a contract for the completion of a public work in accordance with subsection 1 of NRS 338.1386, the State or the local government must:  (a) If the estimated cost of the public work is more than $25,000 but not more than $100,000, solicit bids from at least three properly licensed contractors; and  (b) If the estimated cost of the public work is $25,000 or less, solicit a bid from at least one properly licensed contractor.  2. Any bids received in response to a solicitation for bids made pursuant to this section may be rejected if the State or the local government determines that:  (a) The quality of the services, materials, equipment or labor offered does not conform to the approved plan or specifications;  (b) The bidder is not responsive or responsible; or  (c) The public interest would be served by such a rejection.  3. At least once each quarter, the State and each local government shall prepare a report detailing, for each public work over $25,000 for which a contract for its completion is awarded pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1, if any:  (a) The name of the contractor to whom the contract was awarded;  (b) The amount of the contract awarded;  (c) A brief description of the public work; and  (d) The names of all contractors from whom bids were solicited.  4. A report prepared pursuant to subsection 3 is a public record and must be maintained on file at the administrative offices of the applicable public body.  5. The provisions of this section do not relieve this State from the duty to award the contract for the public work to a bidder who is:  (a) Qualified pursuant to the applicable provisions of NRS 338.1375 to 338.1382, inclusive; and  (b) The lowest responsive and responsible bidder, if bids are required to be solicited from more than one properly licensed contractor pursuant to subsection 1. For the purposes of this paragraph, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder must be determined in consideration of any applicable bidder’s preference granted pursuant to NRS 338.13844.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1984; A 2009, 2673)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13864 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13864 - Attestation required before State or local government may perform certain smaller public works itself.

  1. If the State or a local government proposes to perform a public work itself in accordance with subsection 2 of NRS 338.1386, the public officer responsible for the management of the public works of the State or the local government, as applicable, must, if the estimated cost of the public work is more than $25,000 but not more than $100,000 and before work on the public work is commenced, prepare a signed attestation regarding the decision of the State or the local government to perform the public work itself.  2. An attestation prepared pursuant to subsection 1:  (a) Must set forth:  (1) The estimated cost of the public work;  (2) A general statement as to why the State or the local government has decided to perform the public work itself; and  (3) A general statement that the public work will adhere to the same quality and standards as would be required of a properly licensed contractor if the public work had been awarded to a properly licensed contractor; and  (b) Is a public record and must be maintained on file at the administrative offices of the applicable public body.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1985)
NV Rev Stat § 338.13895 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.13895 - Award of contract to unlicensed or improperly licensed contractor prohibited; replacement of unacceptable subcontractor; rescission of award of contract to unlicensed or improperly licensed contractor before commencement of work.

  1. The Division shall not award a contract to a person who, at the time of the bid, is not properly licensed under the provisions of chapter 624 of NRS or if the contract would exceed the limit of the person’s license. A subcontractor who is:  (a) Named in the bid for the contract as a subcontractor who will provide a portion of the work on the public work pursuant to NRS 338.141; and  (b) Not properly licensed for that portion of the work, or who, at the time of the bid, is on disqualified status with the Division pursuant to NRS 338.1376,  shall be deemed unacceptable. If the subcontractor is deemed unacceptable pursuant to this subsection, the contractor shall provide an acceptable subcontractor with no increase in the amount of the contract or bid.  2. A local government awarding a contract for a public work shall not award the contract to a person who, at the time of the bid, is not properly licensed under the provisions of chapter 624 of NRS or if the contract would exceed the limit of the person’s license. A subcontractor who is:  (a) Named in the bid for the contract as a subcontractor who will provide a portion of the work on the public work pursuant to NRS 338.141; and  (b) Not properly licensed for that portion of work,  shall be deemed unacceptable. If the subcontractor is deemed unacceptable pursuant to this subsection, the contractor shall provide an acceptable subcontractor with no increase in the amount of the contract or bid.  3. If, after awarding the contract, but before commencement of the work, the public body or its authorized representative discovers that the person to whom the contract was awarded is not licensed, or that the contract would exceed the person’s license, the public body or its authorized representative shall rescind the award of the contract and may accept the next lowest bid for that public work from a responsive bidder who was determined by the public body or its authorized representative to be a qualified bidder pursuant to NRS 338.1379 or 338.1382 without requiring that new bids be submitted.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2395; A 2003, 2129, 2425, 2497; 2005, 1802; 2011, 3688)
NV Rev Stat § 338.139 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.139 - Awarding of contract to specialty contractor: Conditions.

  1. A public body or its authorized representative may award a contract for a public work pursuant to NRS 338.1375 to 338.13895, inclusive, to a specialty contractor if:  (a) The majority of the work to be performed on the public work to which the contract pertains consists of specialty contracting for which the specialty contractor is licensed; and  (b) The public work to which the contract pertains is not part of a larger public work.  2. If a public body or its authorized representative awards a contract to a specialty contractor pursuant to NRS 338.1375 to 338.13895, inclusive, all work to be performed on the public work to which the contract pertains that is outside the scope of the license of the specialty contractor must be performed by a subcontractor who:  (a) Is licensed to perform such work; and  (b) At the time of the performance of the work, is not on disqualified status with the Division pursuant to NRS 338.1376.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 2258; A 2003, 2129, 2429)
NV Rev Stat § 338.1405 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1405 - Requirements regarding agreements with labor organizations prohibited; exceptions.

Repealed. (See chapter 132, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 722, and chapter 175, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 936.)
NV Rev Stat § 338.1415 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 338 - Public Works|NRS 338.1415 - Local government prohibited from accepting bid on contract for public work submitted by contractor who materially breached certain contracts for public works.

A local government or its authorized representative shall not accept a bid on a contract for a public work if the contractor who submits the bid has, within the preceding year, materially breached a contract for a public work for which the cost exceeds $25,000,000.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 41; A 2013, 1394)