What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in Nevada?

More than $100,000 — public works contracts over $100,000 must be advertised and competitively bid under NRS Chapter 338.

What is Nevada's prevailing-wage threshold?

$100,000 — prevailing wage applies to public works funded with public money and valued over $100,000.

Does Nevada require multiple-prime contracts?

No. Nevada has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Nevada public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Nevada

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): More than $100,000
Governing statute: NRS Chapter 338
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: More than $100,000
Addenda distribution: By supplemental notice

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public works are governed by NRS Chapter 338, which requires advertised competitive bidding for contracts over $100,000.¹

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.¹

Multiple-prime contracts

Nevada has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Prevailing wage applies to public works funded in whole or part with public money and valued over $100,000, under NRS Chapter 338.² Nevada sets rates across four regional prevailing-wage areas.

Document distribution & addenda

Nevada DOT §102.03 provides for issuing supplemental notices and addenda before bid opening; the standard specification does not state an explicit rule that every addendum go to all bidders.³

Record of change

Nevada uses a single $100,000 line under NRS Chapter 338: public works over that amount must be competitively bid and must pay prevailing wage.

Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction §102.03 (supplemental notices/addenda).
Verified
Jul 7, 2026

Page created and verified against NRS Chapter 338 (public works and prevailing wage).

Sources

1. Nevada Legislature — NRS Chapter 338 (public works). leg.state.nv.us
2. Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner — Prevailing wage rates and requirements. labor.nv.gov
3. Nevada DOT (NDOT) — Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction §102.03 (supplemental notices/addenda). epubs.nsla.nv.gov

Frequently asked

What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in Nevada?: More than $100,000 — public works contracts over $100,000 must be advertised and competitively bid under NRS Chapter 338.
What is Nevada's prevailing-wage threshold?: $100,000 — prevailing wage applies to public works funded with public money and valued over $100,000.
Does Nevada require multiple-prime contracts?: No. Nevada has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.