Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS AND POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECTS
Requirements for Projects
Section 445A.792 - Approval of award of contract for construction relating to project; resolution of disputes regarding bidding

1. Before awarding any construction contract relating to a project, an applicant for financial assistance shall submit to the Division, in the form prescribed by it, a request for approval of the award.

2. The Division may approve the award of the contract only to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The Division shall also review the request for approval to ensure that the applicant, his or her consultants and his or her contractors have complied with the positive effort policies relating to disadvantaged businesses.

3. The Division shall not participate in the resolution of any dispute relating to bidding. The resolution of any such dispute is the sole responsibility of the applicant. A request for approval must not be granted until any such dispute has been resolved.

4. A request for approval must not be granted until it can be demonstrated that the project is consistent with approved water management plans and that a valid discharge permit has been issued for the project.