ADR Mediation Service

This state and local contract opportunity is for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediation Services in the state of Nevada, specifically within the jurisdictions of Clark County, Carson City, and the City of Las Vegas. The Nevada Department of Business and Industry's Real Estate Division is seeking qualified vendors to provide mediation services for their ADR program on an as-needed basis. Eligible mediators must have a minimum of 2 years of professional mediation experience, be certified mediators, and have experience resolving disputes related to homeowner associations. The selected mediators will be required to adhere to specific standards for conducting mediations, including availability for training, notification of absences, and curriculum vitae updates. Mediators will be compensated at a rate not to exceed $500 for up to 3 hours, with any additional hours capped at $200 per hour. The cost of the mediation will be shared equally by the parties, unless subsidized up to $500 per mediation or $250 per party.

The contract is anticipated to commence on January 1, 2021 for an initial 2-year period, with the possibility of renewals. Interested applicants must submit their qualifications, evidence of relevant experience, insurance, and licenses, as well as a cost proposal, by the November 23, 2020 deadline. The contract value is not specified, but the total contract value cannot exceed $50,000. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.