Solicitation Waiver, Retrofit ARC EV 2020's

The State of Nevada's Department of Administration, through its Purchasing Division and Fleet Services Division, is pursuing a solicitation waiver for a $25,000 contract with Beam Global to retrofit ARC EV 2020 electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The procurement specifically seeks a one-time purchase of specialized solar panel EV charging system retrofit services, with a contract period spanning from approval date through August 31, 2029. Beam Global will provide a proprietary solar power generation, power inversion, energy storage, and EV charging platform that integrates into existing electric vehicle infrastructure. The procurement is unique in that it is a sole-source contract due to Beam Global's exclusive manufacturing capabilities and the specialized nature of their charging system. The contract aims to prevent existing EV chargers from becoming inoperable at assigned locations by implementing custom electrical connection harnessing. The solicitation was posted on September 18, 2025, with an immediate due date of the same date, suggesting an expedited procurement process. The contract will be funded through Fleet Services Internal Fund CAT 26 G/L 7073.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be specifically targeted to Beam Global as the sole vendor capable of performing the retrofit services due to their proprietary technology. No incumbent vendors or alternative contractors are referenced in the solicitation waiver documentation. The total contract value is clearly defined at $25,000, with funding sourced from an internal fleet services budget. The unique technological requirements include a complex assembly that integrates solar power generation, power inversion, energy storage, and EV charging into a single platform. No other vendors are indicated as having the technical training or capability to service these specific EV charging units or provide the required custom electrical harnessing. The contract represents a targeted, specialized procurement focused on maintaining and upgrading existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the State of Nevada's fleet services.