90DETR-S3797 20260326114625870.pdf

This is a Solicitation Waiver document prepared by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) seeking approval for a noncompetitive contract with Alliance Enterprises, Inc. for continued licensing, maintenance, and support services for the AWARE cloud-based system. The solicitation waiver justifies the award of this contract without competitive bidding, and the contract requires approval from the State Board of Examiners (BOE) pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 333.700(7), which mandates BOE approval for state service contracts.

The document provides the justification and rationale for proceeding with a sole-source, noncompetitive procurement approach with the incumbent vendor rather than conducting a competitive solicitation process. The specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and detailed scope of work for the AWARE system licensing, maintenance, and support services are contained within the waiver documentation. This approach allows DETR to continue operations of the AWARE cloud-based system without service interruption while maintaining the existing vendor relationship.