SW251003.pdf

This is a Solicitation Waiver Justification and Request Form from the State of Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division, involving the Nevada Department of Corrections and Giddens Memorial Chapel. The document seeks to secure cremation services for deceased offenders, with a contract term from the Board of Examiners (BOE) approval date through 2/28/2028. The services include transportation to various rural correctional facilities in southern Nevada for deceased inmate disposition, specifically to ensure compliance with NRS 451.400 regarding the proper handling and cremation of unclaimed bodies of deceased inmates.

The total estimated contract value is $60,000 for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. Giddens Memorial Chapel is identified as the sole source provider due to their multiple facilities and willingness to service rural southern Nevada correctional locations, including High Desert State Prison, Southern Desert Correctional Center, and others. The funding will come from the 3763 Inmate Welfare Account Cat 55. The previous contract, which ran from 07/01/2020 to 6/30/2025, was valued at $24,000 and was procured through RFP 44DOC-S2913. The agency notes that a future RFP is planned to include both North and South facilities and camps.