74BAI-S3523 NOI Yan Zhang.docx

This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) issued by the Nevada State Purchasing Division, Department of Administration, on behalf of the Nevada Real Estate Division within the Business and Industry agency. The NOI announces the selection of Yan Zhang for contract negotiations to establish an Alternative Dispute Resolution Referee/Arbitrator Panel (Solicitation Number 74BAI-S3523). The panel will provide mediation and referee services for claims involving residential property associations, with a focus on disputes related to covenant interpretations, assessment procedures, and association bylaws. The original solicitation was released on October 14, 2025, with a submission deadline of November 3, 2025. The anticipated contract term is four years, subject to Board of Examiners approval, and the state will not guarantee a minimum volume of services under this indefinite-quantity contract.

Mediators selected for the panel will be compensated at a maximum rate of $167.00 per hour, with an initial three-hour mediation session capped at $500.00 and potential hourly extensions at $200.00 if all parties agree. The state may provide a subsidy of up to $500 per mediation assignment, with $250 allocated per party. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including minimum professional liability of $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, with insurers required to be Nevada-licensed and hold an A.M. Best rating of at least A-VII. Selected mediators must hold an active Nevada business license, be registered on nevadaepro.com and sam.gov, and meet specific criteria including the ability to complete assignments within 60 days of claim filing and conduct mediation sessions not exceeding three hours. The solicitation employs a PASS/FAIL evaluation methodology assessing turn-around time, mediation service expertise, and conformance with RFQ terms. All proposals remain confidential until a Notice of Award is issued, and contract award is contingent upon successful negotiation of final contract terms.