APS Forensic Medical

Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division is soliciting quotes for forensic medical specialist services statewide, with quotes due November 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via email to adsdcontracts@adsd.nv.gov or through Nevada EPro. The State intends to award one contract with an expected four-year term.

The scope requires forensic medical specialist services to assist Adult Protective Services investigators with complex medical case reviews involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, and abandonment of vulnerable adults aged 18 and older. Core deliverables include expert opinions on complex medical cases, medical record examination, identification of neglect and abuse patterns, wound development and care review, medication analysis, and injury identification. Services must commence within three working days of request, with comprehensive written reports delivered within ten working days.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Cost (30 percent), Experience in Forensic Medical Evaluation of Injuries and Vulnerable Adults (45 percent), and Service Delivery Approach, Availability, and Response Capacity (25 percent).

Mandatory minimum requirements include compliance with Nevada law and indemnity provisions, agreement not to engage in boycott of Israel per NRS 333.338, and possession of a valid Nevada state business license matching nevadaepro.com vendor registration. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 per-occurrence limit; Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability with $100,000 per-accident and $500,000 disease policy limits; and Professional Liability with $1,000,000 per-claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate limits. All insurers must hold an A.M. Best rating of not less than A-VII and be licensed in Nevada. The State must be named as additional insured. Contractors handling Protected Health Information must execute a Business Associate Agreement compliant with HIPAA and HITECH Act requirements, implementing NIST-standard safeguards and reporting breaches within five calendar days. Travel expenses and per diem must conform to General Services Administration rates. Invoices for completed evaluations are due within 30 working days. Contractors may be subject to subpoena; ADSD pays for testimony in criminal cases only with prior approval from the APS Chief.