Vehicle Modifications

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking qualified vendors through Request for Proposals (RFP) 90DETR-S3759 to provide comprehensive vehicle modification and conversion services for vocational rehabilitation clients throughout Nevada. The procurement encompasses structural vehicle modifications, installation of mobility equipment and adaptive driving devices, high-tech driving systems installation, equipment adjustments, and repair services. Vendors must be accredited for all work types they perform and employ certified technicians for equipment they sell, install, and service. Required qualifications include registration with nevadaepro.com, possession of a current Nevada business license, active entity registration with sam.gov, and submission of detailed proposals addressing company background, accreditation status, vehicle transportation capabilities, service descriptions, geographical service locations, number of certified technicians, and minimum three references preferably from governmental entities. Evaluation will be conducted using weighted scoring criteria: Technical Compliance (30%), Safety, Standards & Regulatory Compliance (30%), Vendor Experience & Qualifications (20%), and Cost Factor (20%), with financial stability scored on a pass or fail basis. Critical deadlines include a questions deadline of April 3, 2026; answers posted by April 10, 2026; references deadline of April 23, 2026; proposal submission deadline of April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time; evaluation period estimated for April 26 through May 1, 2026; Notice of Intent estimated for May 2, 2026; and Notice of Award estimated for May 26, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of July 24, 2026.

The State intends to award one contract with an estimated four-year term, subject to Nevada State Board of Examiners approval, and offers a five percent preference to Nevada-based businesses per NRS 333.3351 to 333.3356, while applying inverse preferences to vendors from states with in-state preferences not afforded to Nevada vendors. Current service agreement holders Ability Center and Mobile Works are identified as existing vendors receiving this solicitation. All contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with a general aggregate limit of $2,000,000 and per-occurrence limit of $1,000,000; Automobile Liability with combined single limits of $1,000,000; Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with Employers' Liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 policy limit; and Professional Liability with per-claim and annual aggregate limits of $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 respectively, with the State named as additional insured on all applicable policies. Vendors must comply with extensive federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for construction contracts exceeding $2,000, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requirements for contracts over $100,000, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certifications for awards exceeding $100,000, Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance, and 2 CFR Part 200 regarding domestic preferences and recovered materials procurement. The contract is funded through federal vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, and independent living services programs for fiscal year 2024, totaling $23,306,785 in Vocational Rehabilitation federal funds (78.7% federal/21.3% non-federal match), $28,238 in Supported Employment federal funds (95% federal/5% non-federal match), and $280,222 in Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind federal funds (90% federal/10% non-federal match). The specific contract value or budget range for this particular vehicle modifications procurement is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.