Nevada § 333.300 - Notices of proposed purchases; purchase by formal contract; solicitation; preferences; emergency purchases

§ 333.300. Notices of proposed purchases; purchase by formal contract; solicitation; preferences; emergency purchases

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 333.375 , the Administrator shall give reasonable notice, by advertising and by written notice

provided to persons in a position to furnish the classes of commodities involved,

as shown by its records, of all proposed purchases of supplies, materials and equipment

to be purchased in accordance with a schedule prepared in conformity with the provisions

of NRS 333.250 . 2. All such materials, supplies and equipment, except as otherwise provided in this

section, if the estimated cost thereof exceeds $50,000, must be purchased by formal

contract from the lowest responsible bidder after notice inviting the submission of

sealed proposals to the Administrator of the Purchasing Division at the date, hour

and location set forth in the proposal, and at that date, hour and location the proposals

must be publicly opened. The Purchasing Division may reject any or all proposals, or may accept the proposal

determined best for the interest of the State. The notice must be published as prescribed in NRS 333.310 . 3. The Administrator may solicit the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment,

if the estimated cost thereof is $50,000 or less, by written contract from the lowest

responsible bidder if notice of the proposed purchase is provided to: (a) At least three persons in a position to furnish the materials, supplies or equipment;

and (b) The Office of Economic Development. 4. In case of emergencies caused by acts of God or the national defense or other unforeseeable

circumstances, the provisions for advertisements on competitive bids may be waived

by the Administrator, but every effort must be made to secure the maximum competitive

bidding under the circumstances. In no case may contracts be awarded until every possible effort has been made to

secure at least three bona fide competitive bids. 5. In awarding contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment, if

two or more lowest bids are identical, the Administrator shall: (a) If the lowest bids are by bidders resident in the State of Nevada, accept the

proposal which, in the discretion of the Administrator, is in the best interests of

this State. (b) If the lowest bids are by bidders resident outside the State of Nevada: (1) Accept the proposal of the bidder who will furnish goods or commodities produced

or manufactured in this State; or (2) Accept the proposal of the bidder who will furnish goods or commodities supplied

by a dealer resident in the State of Nevada.