DRC Water Heaters

The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking qualified vendors to replace eight natural gas water heaters at the Desert Regional Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The project specifically requires removing existing water heaters and installing AO Smith Cyclone 60-gallon units across six different buildings (1301, 1302, 1306, 1308, 1309, and 1310). An optional site visit is scheduled for April 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with all questions to be submitted through NevadaEPro by April 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Proposals are due by April 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a proposed contract term of four months and an estimated start date of June 1, 2025. The evaluation will consider cost factors and compliance with mandatory requirements, including adherence to Nevada laws, no boycott of Israel, and specific vendor certifications. Vendors must complete comprehensive system installation, including supplemental parts, electrical connections, plumbing, and ventilation, in compliance with local building codes and manufacturer recommendations.

The procurement opportunity includes a Nevada-based business preference of 5% and requires vendors to be registered on nevadaepro.com, hold an active Nevada business license, and be registered in the System for Award Management (sam.gov). Vendors must provide insurance coverage meeting specific state requirements, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 per occurrence, with insurers licensed in Nevada and holding an A.M. Best rating of at least A-VII. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves replacing water heaters across six buildings, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project. The procurement allows for potential vendor presentations and includes strict documentation requirements, such as providing operation and maintenance manuals and post-installation records detailing manufacturer information, model numbers, serial numbers, electrical ratings, and warranty information. All removed materials must be properly disposed of or salvaged according to applicable laws and regulations.