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Nevada Procurment Laws For Computer Related Items For Public Agencies, Rick Hunsaker Mar 1999

Nevada Procurment Laws For Computer Related Items For Public Agencies, Rick Hunsaker

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The Nevada procurement laws for public agencies generally require open, competitive bidding for any item that exceeds $10,000. Public agencies are also required to accept the lowest "responsive" and "responsible" bid. A "responsive bid is one which has addressed all the requirements of the bid documents. All forms must be properly completed and signed. A "responsible" bid is one in which the bidder proves the ability to perform the contract and has the resources to fulfill all the requirements of the contract. If a bidder fails to comply with all of the requirements in the contract documents, then the agency …