Advanced Crash Reconstruction Training

The Nevada Highway Patrol Division is soliciting advanced crash reconstruction training services through Nevada's state procurement process under solicitation 65DPS-S3856. The procurement requires two separate 40-hour training programs, each delivered over five days in Reno, Nevada, with a capacity of 15 students per class. The first course covers Advanced Crash Reconstruction theory and techniques, including friction analysis, dynamics, yaw analysis, momentum conservation, airbag control module data analysis, and motorcycle and pedestrian crash reconstruction, while the second course focuses on Advanced Crash Reconstruction utilizing Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) data to determine impact velocities across various collision scenarios with ACTAR exam preparation. The selected vendor must provide all qualified instructors, comprehensive training materials for 15 students, examination materials, and bear all costs associated with instructor travel and lodging to Reno. The State will furnish suitable training facilities, equipment transportation access, and student coordination. Vendors were permitted to submit questions during a designated Q&A period that closed on May 4, 2026, with responses provided by May 6, 2026, in lieu of a pre-bid conference. The bid submission deadline was May 11, 2026, with quotes submitted through the NevadaEPro electronic procurement platform. Collision Forensic Solutions has been identified as the intended vendor pending successful contract negotiations, though no formal Notice of Award has been issued.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Collision Forensic Solutions is identified as the current selected vendor for contract negotiations, though this selection remains contingent upon successful negotiation of final contract terms. No specific incumbent contractor history or existing technology integration requirements are detailed in the available procurement documents. The cost schedule requires vendors to itemize pricing separately for instruction delivery, training materials for 15 students, and travel expenses to Reno for each of the two programs; however, the specific budget range or estimated total project value has not been disclosed in the public procurement materials. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage meeting State requirements, including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 general aggregate with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with $100,000 per accident and $500,000 policy limit for disease, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, with the State named as an additional insured on all policies.