Appeal Process Information

The following information has been provided to vendors as a courtesy. The Purchasing Division and the Hearings Division may not render any advice with regard to the appeal process; vendors are advised to refer to the statute referenced below for further instructions on filing a notice of appeal.

Pursuant to NRS §333.370, an individual or company who makes an unsuccessful bid or proposal may file a notice of appeal with the Purchasing Division and Hearings Division of the Department of Administration, this notice must be filed within the timeframe identified in your Notification of Award letter. A bond or other approved security equal to 25% of the total value of the contract, issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Nevada, must accompany the notice of appeal submitted to the Purchasing Division.

Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)

• NRS §333.370
• NAC §333.170

Mailing Addresses for Appeal Notice

Surety Bond Requirements

• A company issuing a surety bond submitted to the State of Nevada must:
• Be an A.M. Best A-VII rated insurance company
• Be certified by the Department of Treasury, Financial Management Services for Nevada
• Be licensed by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Insurance Division

Other Approved Forms of Security

• Certified Check, made payable to the State of Nevada
• Cashier’s Check, made payable to the State of Nevada