RFQ - Vehicle Modifications

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 90DETR-S3684 to procure vehicle modification and conversion services for vocational rehabilitation clients. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive vehicle modification services including structural modifications, installation of mobility equipment and adaptive driving devices, high-tech driving systems, equipment adjustments, and repair services throughout Nevada. Deliverables encompass a broad range of services such as wheelchair lifting and docking systems, electronic steering systems, adaptive driving controls, pedal extensions, dimmer switches, accelerator shields, and other disability-accommodation modifications tailored to client needs. Required qualifications include Nevada business license registration, sam.gov entity registration, accreditation for services performed, employment of certified technicians for equipment installation and servicing, and submission of a completed Vehicle Modification and Conversion List of Services form, applicable licenses and certifications, detailed service descriptions, geographical service locations, employee and technician information, and a minimum of three references. Vendors must charge parts and materials at no more than 20% markup above cost, with the State reserving the right to verify invoices. All completed modifications must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and factory specifications, and vendors must sign an Installer Affidavit of Completion and submit detailed invoices with supporting documentation prior to payment. Evaluation criteria include Technical Compliance (30 percent weight), Safety, Standards & Regulatory Compliance (30 percent weight), and Vendor Experience & Qualifications (20 percent weight), with financial stability assessed on a pass-or-fail basis. The question submission deadline was February 16, 2026, with answers posted by February 23, 2026. Proposals are due March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time through the nevadaepro.com platform, with an anticipated four-year contract term subject to Board of Examiners approval.

Current service agreement holders Ability Center and Mobile Works are specifically invited to submit proposals. Nevada-based businesses registered as such on nevadaepro.com may claim a five percent preference, and vendors from states with in-state preferences may qualify for an inverse preference. The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though all contractors must comply with federal civil rights protections, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and prevailing wage obligations where applicable under the Davis-Bacon Act. QAP accreditation by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association is preferred but not required, and vendors need not be qualified for all listed services to be eligible for award. No specific budget amounts or award values are disclosed in the solicitation documents. All contractors must maintain encrypted confidential personal data, comply with state data protection requirements, and are subject to State inspection and acceptance of all work. Payment is typically processed within 45 to 60 days of receipt of properly documented invoices, with the State assessed as tax-exempt and not liable for federal, state, or local excise taxes.