Submit your interest to bid to:  https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c796799423b04b60beeaff9e8365c304e for access to our "BuildingConnected" site which includes bid packages of plans, specifications, bid forms, insurance, bonding requirements, Federal requirements including DBE and KIWC standard subcontract or material contract templates. Quotations must be valid for the same duration as specified by the Nevada Dept. of Transportation (NDOT) for contract award (April 26, 2025). Subcontractor's or supplier's scope (including any conditions or exceptions) is required two (2) weeks prior to bid deadline to allow proper evaluation. It is recommended that interested subcontractors or suppliers contact KIWC well ahead of the due date to discuss scope and quantities. Please contact the subject matter expert (SME) and they will provide you with assistance to clarify any questions regarding the scope of work or technical assistance. The subject matter experts will be listed on the scope of work document as a part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) in BuildingConnected.

Subcontractors are required to indicate all lower-tier DBE participants offered on their quotation. Subcontractor's scope must be based on the project reference documents provided on BuildingConnected. KIWC makes its best attempt to provide subcontractors and suppliers with the most complete and accurate project information for bidding purposes, however, KIWC is not responsible for the accuracy of the drawings, specifications, addenda and related bid documents. Subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for obtaining all the information necessary to provde a responsible and accurate quote. For this solicitation, NDOT has established a DBE goal of 9.4%.  Subcontractors must be properly licensed in the State of Nevada at time of bid. Any engineering or design work performed must be done by a registered professional licensed in Nevada in the appropriate discipline for work performed.  DBE's to provide a copy of their current DBE certification with quote.  All subcontractors must submit Form Q EEO Certification; Form R Lobbying Certification; and Form S Debarment and Suspension Certification with quote.  Quote and required forms are to be submitted through BuildingConnected.  KIWC intends to seriously negotiate with qualified DBEs for project participation. To assist DBE subcontractors, KIWC will divide the work into economically feasible packages to ensure equitable and meaningful  participation; referral assistance is available in obtaining bonds, lines of credit, insurance, or equipment. 100% Performance and Payment Bonds or Material Bonds are required.  Subcontractors and suppliers may qualify for KIWC's Subcontractor Default Insurance Program (SDI) by submitting with your bid, a letter from a Nevada licensed surety (on surety's letterhead) who is listed on the Federal Treasury Circular 570, signed by an authorized representative as evidenced by a current certified power-of-attorney, stating your aggregate and per project bonding capacity and the surety's approval to provide the performance and payment bonds or supplier bond as required for the Project. Your bid must include the cost of required minimum insurance: Commercial General Liability: $2M occurrance/$2M aggregate; Auto Liability: $2M; Workers Compensation/EL: $1M. KIWC, NDOT, and the Indemnified Parties (members of the Department's Transportation Board, Local Agencies, RTC FAST, Railroad and their respective successors and assigns and their respective board members, council members, officers, directors, agents, and employees) shall be named as additional insured with a waiver of subrogation. Insurance companies must carry a minimum standard of AM Best rating of A-VII and be authorized to do business in Nevada.  KIWC intends to conduct itself in Good Faith with DBE firms regarding participation on this project. This project is Federally funded and with these funds comes an increased level of reporting and oversight as well as Nevada Prevailing Wage; Davis-Bacon and related acts; DBE participation, certified payroll, Buy Ameria, EEO etc. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. NV Contractor License 75090/82763.