RFQ - Alternative Dispute Resolution Referee/Arbitrator Panel

The Nevada State Purchasing, representing the Real Estate Division’s Office of the Ombudsman for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, is seeking qualified vendors to provide arbitration and referee services for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) claims under Nevada law. The primary objective of this contract is to facilitate the fair and efficient resolution of disputes between claimants and respondents, particularly involving homeowner associations governed by NRS 38 and NRS 116. Mediators under this contract are expected to interpret relevant legal statutes and the specific covenants and restrictions of community associations to adjudicate claims, hold hearings, and produce written decisions within established timeframes. To be eligible, vendors must be registered in Nevada with a valid business license and adhere to mandatory state contracting requirements, including not holding arbitration proceedings outside Nevada and agreeing not to participate in a boycott of Israel during the contract term. Referees and arbitrators must be active members of the Nevada State Bar and have a minimum of two years of relevant ADR experience. The term of the contract is anticipated to be four years, pending approval, and work will be performed in locations throughout Nevada, primarily wherever assigned disputes arise. Services provided include not only arbitrations and written rulings but also recordkeeping related to state subsidies and communication with all parties regarding case assignments. Estimated contract value ranges between $50,000 and $200,000.