Letter Of Intent to Award.pdf

This document is a Letter of Intent to Award from the State of Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - State Lands Division for Solicitation 70CNR-S2911 - Spooner Meadow and North Canyon Restoration Project. The State intends to award the contract to Wildscape Engineering. The project involves developing restoration design plans and overseeing construction implementation to improve the meadow environment, incorporating input from the Washoe Tribe. The timeline includes conducting meadow assessments in Fall 2024, completing design plans in Winter 2025, and beginning implementation in Summer 2025. An optional site visit will be held on September 24, 2024. The evaluation criteria focus on methodology, previous work experience, staff qualifications, and cost, with a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses. The contract term is expected to be four years, subject to Board of Examiners' approval.

The procurement has mandatory requirements including complying with Nevada law, not boycotting Israel, and providing indemnification and limited liability terms. Vendors must also meet insurance requirements such as commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. The incumbent contractor for the previous phase of the North Canyon project is eligible to submit a proposal for this opportunity. The specific award value is not provided, but the total estimated budget for the project is not disclosed. The contract will be funded through Nevada Environmental Improvement Program Bonds.