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NV SB313

Bill

Status

Passed

5/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Daly

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies to conduct market research and prepare written justification before awarding service contracts without competitive bidding, and post notice on the Purchasing Division website for at least 11 days to allow objections

  • Establishes a formal objection process allowing vendors to challenge non-competitive contract awards within 11 days, with the Administrator required to respond within 20 days by either withdrawing the award or posting justification

  • Increases the maximum initial contract period for supplies, materials, equipment, and services from 2 years to 10 years

  • Allows contract extensions of up to 4 years beyond the original performance period if the Administrator determines it serves the state's interest and directs the agency to competitively rebid before the extension expires

  • Requires the Administrator to report to the Legislative Commission when agencies fail to rebid contracts as directed, and mandates that non-compliant agency heads personally appear before the Commission to explain the failure

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to state purchasing. (BDR 27-558)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 195. (Effective October 1, 2025)

5/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Affairs4/28/2025
Government Affairs3/10/2025

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