Solicitation Waiver, Mediator

The State of Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division, specifically through the Nevada Real Estate Division's Office of the Ombudsman for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, is seeking a professional mediation service provider through a solicitation waiver. The procurement is for Janet Trost, Esq., a certified mediator who will provide dispute resolution services for common-interest community conflicts, as authorized under NRS 38.330. The primary deliverable involves conducting mediation sessions, with each three-hour session priced at $500, to help resolve disputes between parties in common-interest communities. This is Amendment #2 to an existing contract (#25182), extending the service period from January 6, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Key qualifications for the mediator include certification as a mediator, a minimum of two years' experience in dispute mediation, and specific training in association disputes. The solicitation is open from February 10, 2025, with proposals due by February 17, 2025. The Division is simultaneously working to develop an Open Enrollment Solicitation to expand their Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program panel and prevent future service interruptions.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the required mediator qualifications. The total estimated contract value is $40,000, which represents an increase from the original contract value of $25,000 to accommodate anticipated mediation claims. Funding for these services will come from state-appropriated funds. The current vendor, Janet Trost, Esq., is the incumbent service provider and will continue to serve in this role through the contract extension. No specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The state's objective is to maintain continuous mediation services for common-interest community disputes while strategically expanding their pool of qualified mediators through future solicitations. The procurement method utilizes a professional service exemption, allowing direct engagement with a qualified mediator who meets the specified professional standards.