74BAI- S3158-20250123110526037.pdf

This is a Solicitation Waiver Justification and Request Form submitted to the State of Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division by the Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Real Estate Division - Office of the Ombudsman for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels. The request is for a Professional Service Exemption for mediation services provided by Janet Trost, Esq. to mediate disputes between parties concerning common-interest communities. This is Amendment #2 to contract #25182, extending the contract period from 01/06/2022 to 12/31/2025.

The total estimated value of the service contract is $40,000, with mediation services priced at $500 per three-hour session as established by NRS 38.330. The vendor has a current contract that was originally written for $25,000 and requires an increase due to reaching the threshold for mediation claims. The funding source is state-appropriated funds. The vendor must be a Certified Mediator with minimum two years' experience mediating disputes and specific training in association disputes. The Division is working with State Purchasing to create an Open Enrollment Solicitation to increase the number of mediators and referees on the ADR Program panel to avoid future service interruptions.