NRS 543.545
Exemption from requirements of public bidding for construction of certain flood control facilities

  • payment of prevailing wage required.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of any law requiring public bidding or otherwise imposing requirements on any public contract, project, works or improvements, including, without limitation, the provisions of chapters 332, 338 and 339 of NRS, do not apply to any contract entered into by a flood control district for the construction of a flood control facility pursuant to the master plan, if a majority of the construction costs are paid by a private developer and the written agreement:

(a)

Complies with the requirements of subsection 1 of NRS 543.360;

(b)

Clearly sets forth the computation of the construction costs, and includes the terms and conditions of the contract; and

(c)

Contains a provision stating that the requirements of NRS 338.013 to 338.090, inclusive, apply to any construction work performed pursuant to the contract.

2.

The board, the developer, any contractor who is awarded a contract or enters into an agreement to perform the construction work, and any subcontractor who performs any portion of the construction work shall comply with the provisions of NRS 338.013 to 338.090, inclusive, in the same manner as if the board had undertaken the construction work or had awarded the contract.

Source: Section 543.545 — Exemption from requirements of public bidding for construction of certain flood control facilities; payment of prevailing wage required., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-543.­html#NRS543Sec545 (accessed May 26, 2025).

543.320
Board of county commissioners or regional transportation commission constitutes board of directors.
543.330
District officers: Designation and selection
543.340
Meetings
543.355
Citizens’ advisory committee: Creation
543.360
Acquisition, construction and operation of projects and improvements
543.362
Project may consist of any interest in property.
543.365
Aesthetic enhancement of projects.
543.368
Location of improvement along or across public road or highway.
543.370
Perpetual existence of board.
543.380
Corporate seal.
543.390
Suits, actions and proceedings.
543.400
Acquisition, improvement and disposal of property.
543.410
Storage and reclamation of floodwater
543.420
Eminent domain.
543.430
Acquired water to be used only in replenishing water basin.
543.440
Use of property taken by eminent domain declared public use
543.450
Surveys
543.460
Investigations, studies and research
543.470
Operation, maintenance and repair of improvements.
543.480
Contracts
543.490
Borrowing money
543.500
Acquisition and disposal of and encumbrances on property.
543.510
Appointment and powers of chief engineer and general manager
543.520
Bylaws.
543.530
Implied powers.
543.540
Agreements concerning projects for control of floods.
543.545
Exemption from requirements of public bidding for construction of certain flood control facilities
543.547
Compliance with master plan required for construction of flood control facility by local government
543.550
Rights-of-way across public lands granted to districts.
543.560
Acquisition of right to flood or interfere with property
543.570
Connection with storm water drain or flood control facility: Application
543.580
Chief engineer and general manager: Investigations, reports and estimates
543.590
Survey and report of problems
543.595
Adoption of uniform regulations
543.596
Further review of master plan at 5-year intervals.
543.597
Change of facility on or amendment of master plan
543.5955
Annual review of master plan
543.5965
More frequent review of master plan authorized
543.5975
Amendment of master plan for expenditure or provision of money to protect public or private property from flooding.

May 26, 2025

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