70CNR-SS3916.pdf

This is a Solicitation Waiver document from the Nevada Department of Forestry seeking approval for a noncompetitive contract continuation with Gold Systems for Fire Business System web hosting, maintenance, and support services. The document justifies the waiver request under Nevada Revised Statutes 333.700(7), which requires State Board of Examiners approval for service contracts of this nature. The contract represents a continuation of existing services rather than a new procurement, with Gold Systems identified as the incumbent vendor providing specialized technical support for the Fire Business System platform.

The noncompetitive contract approach is justified based on the incumbent vendor's established expertise and the continuity requirements for critical fire management system operations. As a service contract requiring State Board of Examiners approval, this procurement bypasses the standard competitive bidding process to maintain uninterrupted web hosting, maintenance, and technical support services. The waiver documentation provides the rationale necessary for state approval of the sole-source contract extension with Gold Systems, enabling the Department of Forestry to continue its operational reliance on the established vendor's specialized knowledge and service delivery capabilities.