Purchasing and Contracting
The district purchases a variety of goods
and services.
The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a quasi-municipal corporation of the State of Nevada and our purchasing and contracting activities are governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS).
In addition to LVVWD purchases, our staff also handles purchases for:
- Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Springs Preserve and
- Big Bend Water District in Laughlin.
NRS Chapter 332 governs our purchases for commodities, services and professional services. Construction contracts are governed under NRS Chapter 338. These statutes give the Water District its purchasing and contracting authority, which is delegated to its staff by the Water District Board of Directors.
Types of Purchases and Contracts
The Water District has three major criteria by which it handles purchases and contracts. These criteria are based on Nevada law:
$25,000 or less
For purchases of $25,000 or less, we are required to secure only a single quote. The Purchasing Division may contract for the service or item, or the department needing the product may acquire the bid.
$25,000 to $50,000
Services and products that range from $25,000 to $50,000 require two or more informal quotes from parties capable of performing the contract.
$50,000 or more
Bids of more than $50,000 must be advertised and the responses sealed when they are returned. The Water Authority's Board of Directors or an authorized representative awards these bids.
Note: Bids and quotes are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.