How can I find out which projects are currently available for bidding?
How can I get on the City's bidders' list?
Does the City pay tax?
Where do I send my bid?
How can I get a copy of the summary of bids received on a particular bid?
Who do I contact in the City to get payment for my invoice?
Who is allowed to purchase goods/services for the City?
Who do I contact to find out about possible opportunities?
How can I set up an office visit?
What is a Pre-Bid/Request for Proposal (RFP) conference?
What criteria is used to award bids and requests for proposals?
What about bond and insurance requirements?
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How can I find out which projects are currently available for bidding?
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Current BID/RFP Documents can be found
here
Visit our bid broker site at
DemandStar.com.
Review the "Legal Notices" section of the Reno
Gazette Journal newspaper or visit our office at:
431 Prater Way
Sparks, Nevada 89431
(775) 353-2325
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How can I get on the City's bidders' list?
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You can complete the
Online Bid List Application
or request a Vendor Information Application
(VIA) form from our office and fill out the
form and return it to our office.
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Does the City pay tax?
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No. The City is exempt from payment of Sales and
Use Tax. You may request a copy of our letter of
"Certificate of Exemption" by visiting our web
site or calling our office.
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Where do I send my bid?
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The Invitation to Bid page on all procurement
documents specifies the time, date and
location for bid submittal.
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How can I get a copy
of the summary of bids received on a particular bid?
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Call our office for a copy. Please have a bid
name, number and bid opening date information
when you call.
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Who do I contact in the City to
get payment for my invoice?
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An invoice address is printed on each purchase
order. Whichever department or division is listed
is responsible for payment of your invoice. The
Purchasing Division does not review, approve or
pay invoices.
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Who is allowed to purchase
goods/services for the City?
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The majority of all purchases are either made
or approved by the Purchasing Division through
the use of purchase orders. In the event that
a good or service is requested by a City
representative without an approved purchase
order or city procurement card please contact
the Purchasing immediately. Purchase order
numbers can be verified by contacting any
member of the Purchasing Division.
All City departments are authorized to order
goods and services for a specified term through
the use of purchase orders, procurement cards or
petty cash issued by the Purchasing Division. A
purchase order allows the department or division
to order the specified goods and services in an
amount not to exceed the purchase order total.
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Who do I contact to find
out about possible opportunities?
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Please call (775) 353-2325 and we will assist
you or forward your call to the appropriate person.
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How can I set up an office visit?
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Suppliers are encouraged to contact or visit
the person responsible for the specific goods
and services they provide. Please call
(775) 353-2325 and request to talk to the
appropriate representative.
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What is a Pre-Bid/Request
for Proposal (RFP) conference?
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The pre-bid/RFP conference is a meeting held
to discuss the specific bid or RFP document.
This meeting gives you the opportunity to ask
questions and to request clarifications in the
documents. Pre-bid/RFP conferences are held for
most formal bids or RFP's solicited by the City.
The pre-bid/RFP conference is usually not mandatory,
but suppliers are urged to attend.
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What criteria is used to
award bids and requests for proposals?
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Bids for goods and non-professional services are
awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder(s). RFP award recommendations are based on
other criteria in addition to price. The procurement
document will provide information pertaining to the
proposal evaluation.
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What about bond and insurance requirements?
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Bonds and insurance may be required for various
procurements. The City attempts to only require
bonds and insurance in order to meet statutory
mandates or when complex purchases warrant them
to protect the City's interests. Bond and insurance
requirements are specified in the procurement document.
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