Nevada Youth Training Center Quarterly Dairy Solicitation

The Nevada Department of Corrections is soliciting quarterly dairy products for the Nevada Youth Training Center through a commodity procurement posted on November 19, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 17, 2025. This solicitation seeks to procure dairy products on a quarterly basis to support the operational needs of the Youth Training Center. Vendors must submit quotes through the Nevada ePro procurement system, completing all required tabs including General Information, Items (with unit costs and freight charges), Questions, Terms and Conditions acceptance, and Attachments. All quotes must be submitted by the specified bid opening date and time, with deadlines listed in Pacific Standard Time and no submissions accepted after the cutoff. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest responsible bidder basis, considering factors such as total cost of ownership, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and quality. The State requires that all equipment and products be new only, with comprehensive warranties including fitness for purpose, merchantability, conformity to specifications, and freedom from defects. Vendors must comply with OSHA standards, obtain appropriate Nevada business permits and sales tax licenses, and certify compliance with Nevada's anti-boycott requirements per NRS 333.338.

The State of Nevada applies several procurement preferences that may benefit qualifying vendors. Nevada-based businesses whose majority of goods are produced in Nevada are eligible for a five percent preference, and businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities qualify for a five percent preference on contracts valued between $50,000 and $500,000. Contract terms for commodity purchases may not exceed two years under NRS 333.280, with provisions for annual extensions thereafter if conditions for extension are specified in the individual solicitation and deemed in the best interest of the State. Pricing must be firm and irrevocable for the contract term and any extensions, quoted on a Free on Board Destination basis with freight prepaid. Payment is typically made within 30 to 45 days upon receipt of invoice and agency approval. The specific budget allocation or award value for this quarterly dairy procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation.