70CNR-S3556-20251021104905423.pdf

This is a Solicitation Waiver Justification and Request Form from the State of Nevada Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, involving State Parks and Trailhead Labs, Inc. The document details a single-source professional service exemption for a mobile application that provides both online and offline functionality for Nevada State Parks, including georeferenced maps, directions, alerts, and event promotions. The mobile application offers social and interactive features for visitors such as bookmarking, sharing, issue reporting, and content management with real-time updates and asset management. The contract is a one-time purchase with a start date upon approval and an end date of 07/30/2026.

The total estimated value of the service contract is $30,000, with the mobile application already developed by Trailhead Labs and ongoing maintenance only serviceable through them. The previous contract inadvertently expired, and this waiver serves as a bridge to ensure uninterrupted public service while providing staff sufficient time to conduct a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for a long-term agreement. The funding source is identified as "ST PRKS INTRP & ED PRG & CN OP" (likely State Parks Interpretation and Education Program & Conservation Operational). The agency will not commit to future purchases and plans to conduct a comprehensive RFP process to establish a long-term, competitive contract for continued mobile application operation and support.