Current through December 12, 2024
Section 333.110 - Determination by Division of most cost-effective method of acquiring equipment by using agency; duty of using agency to assist Division in obtaining certain information1. Before a using agency may acquire through the Division an item of equipment that is needed by the using agency for a fixed period and for which the cost is not included in the executive budget, the using agency must obtain from the Division a determination of which method of acquiring the item of equipment is the most cost-effective and in the best interest of this state.2. If a using agency is subject to the provisions of subsection 1, the using agency shall assist the Division in obtaining the following information:(a) The estimated period for which the item of equipment is needed by the using agency.(b) The estimated cost of purchasing the item of equipment, including, without limitation:(2) The associated cost of administration;(3) The cost of transportation;(4) The cost of installation;(5) The cost of maintenance;(6) The estimated life of the item of equipment;(7) The salvage value of the item of equipment at the expiration of its estimated life; and(8) Any other information that may materially affect the cost of purchasing the item of equipment.(c) The estimated cost of renting or leasing the item of equipment, including, without limitation:(1) The amount of the required initial payment;(2) The amount of each required monthly payment;(3) The associated cost of administration;(4) The cost of transportation;(5) The cost of installation;(6) The cost of maintenance;(7) The cost of returning the item of equipment;(8) The cost of wear and tear caused to the item of equipment;(9) The estimated resale value of the item of equipment at the expiration of the term of the rental agreement or lease; and(10) Any other information that may materially affect the cost of renting or leasing the item of equipment.3. Not later than 5 working days after obtaining the information set forth in subsection 2, the Division will:(a) Consider the information;(b) Make a determination of which method of acquiring an item of equipment is most cost-effective and in the best interest of this state; and(c) Address the option of acquiring an item of equipment through the Division by means of a lease with an option to purchase if the using agency requests the Division to do so and the using agency submits to the Division:(1) The information set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 2 as that information applies to a lease with an option to purchase;(2) The actual amount of each payment attributable to the purchase of the item of equipment;(3) The cost of financing the lease with an option to purchase; and(4) Any other information that may materially affect the acquisition of the item of equipment by means of a lease with an option to purchase.Nev. Admin. Code § 333.110
Added to NAC by Chief of Purchasing Div. by R179-97, eff. 3-5-98NRS 333.130, 333.150, 333.155, 333.160