Bid 65DPS-S3647 Notice of Intent.pdf

This Notice of Intent document, issued by the Nevada State Purchasing Division on behalf of the Nevada Highway Patrol, announces the State's intent to award a contract for Emissions Inspection System (EIS)/OBD-II Integrated Analyzers maintenance, service, support, training, and software/hardware updates. The solicitation, numbered 65DPS-S3647, was posted on January 19, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of February 2, 2026, providing vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit responses through Nevada's eProcurement system (NevadaEPro). The selected vendor, identified as Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc., has been chosen for contract negotiations following the State's initial evaluation process. The vendor will be responsible for delivering, installing, calibrating, configuring, and verifying operational readiness of all analyzer equipment at Reno Fleet Operations and Las Vegas Fleet Operations locations, as well as providing on-site training to State-approved inspectors on proper operation and maintenance procedures. Key service requirements include on-site technician support within two business days of request during normal business hours, repair or component replacement completion within one business day of authorization, provision of temporary compliant replacement analyzers if repairs exceed required timeframes, and up to two DMV-required software updates annually, with supplemental training available to new or existing inspectors within 30 days of State request.

The specific contract award value is not disclosed in the Notice of Intent. The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 general aggregate/$1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at statutory levels, and Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 annual aggregate), with all policies placed with Nevada-licensed insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of not less than A-VII and the State named as an additional insured. All parts and materials supplied must be new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts or State-approved equivalent components, with the contractor required to obtain State approval prior to any deviation from OEM specifications. Monthly invoices must be submitted to NHPFiscal@dps.state.nv.us, and the contractor's prior proprietary service agreements will not apply, with all obligations governed exclusively by the Nevada Highway Patrol contract and the provided Scope of Work. The point of contact for this solicitation is Kasen Cornmesser, Contract Manager, at k.cornmesser@dps.state.nv.us.