1️⃣ Licensing & Entity Registration

Start here if you need a Nevada contractor license (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, specialty trades) or you’re forming your LLC/corporation in Nevada.

• Nevada State Contractors Board (All Trades):
  Nevada State Contractors Board – Home
  License lookup, classifications, complaint info, and board resources.
• How to Become a Licensed Contractor:
  NSCB – How to Become a Licensed Contractor
  Step-by-step overview of the Nevada licensing process.
• License Applications & Forms:
  NSCB – Forms & Applications
  New license applications, change forms, bond information, and more.
• Online License Application:
  NSCB – Contractor’s License Application
• Business Entity Filing (LLC, Corp, etc.):
  Nevada Secretary of State – Business Services
  Access the SilverFlume Nevada Business Portal for entity formation, business licenses, and business entity search.

Trade Focus: Electrical, HVAC/Mechanical, Plumbing, and General Contractors should verify the correct NSCB classification, monetary limit, and qualifying party before they bid.

2️⃣ OSHA & Safety — Nevada (State Plan)

Nevada operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Division of Industrial Relations. Most private-sector construction workers in Nevada are covered by Nevada OSHA.

• Nevada OSHA – Main Page:
  Nevada OSHA – Division of Industrial Relations
  Enforcement, reporting, licensing (cranes, asbestos, PV), and safety resources.
• About the Nevada State Plan:
  OSHA – Nevada State Plan Overview
  How the Nevada plan works and its coverage compared to federal OSHA.
• Contact / Area Offices:
  OSHA – Nevada Area Offices

How to Use: Build your Nevada jobsite safety plan (falls, excavation, electrical, cranes, PV, confined spaces) from Nevada OSHA rules and training, then reference that in prequals, bids, and subcontract agreements.

3️⃣ Nevada Construction Law & Mechanics’ Liens

Nevada’s mechanics lien law lives in NRS Chapter 108. You must understand notices, deadlines, and licensing requirements to protect payment rights on private projects.

• Nevada Statutes – Mechanics’ & Other Liens:
  NRS Chapter 108 – Statutory Liens
  Full statutory text covering mechanics’ liens and related lien rights.
• NSCB Mechanics Liens Overview:
  Nevada State Contractors Board – Mechanics Liens
  Plain-English explanation of mechanics liens, who can file, and key limitations.
• Practice Guide Article:
  Nevada Revised Statutes – Chapter 108 (Justia)
  Easy-to-browse version of lien statutes for study and reference.

Reminder: This is educational only — not legal advice. For Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and GC work, unlicensed contractors can lose lien rights entirely, so licensing and documentation matter from the first day on site.

4️⃣ Minority, Emerging Small Business & DBE (Nevada)

Nevada supports small, minority, and disadvantaged firms through the Emerging Small Business (ESB) program and a unified DBE/SBE certification system for transportation work.

• Emerging Small Business (ESB) Program:
  Nevada GOED – Emerging Small Business (ESB)
  State program encouraging growth of Nevada small businesses that want to contract with state and local agencies.
• ESB Application:
  ESB Certification Application
• DBE / SBE Certification & Directory:
  Nevada DOT – DBE/SBE Certification & Vendor Directory
  Unified DBE/SBE system for Nevada transportation and federal-aid projects.
• DBE Program Overview & Supportive Services:
  NDOT – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
  Training, outreach, and assistance for certified firms.

Trade Angle: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and General Contractors can use ESB and DBE/SBE status to team with primes and pursue state, local, and transportation work in Nevada.

5️⃣ Bids, Vendor Registration & State Work

Once your Nevada licensing, entity, and certifications are in place, register as a vendor and start tracking state bid opportunities.

• NevadaEPro – Vendor Registration:
  State Purchasing – Vendor Registration / NevadaEPro
  Register to receive solicitation notifications and respond electronically.
• NevadaEPro – Bid Opportunities:
  NevadaEPro – Solicitations & Records
  View posted solicitations and procurement records.

Tip: In your Nevada workshops, walk students and clients through setting up a NevadaEPro vendor profile and combining that with ESB/DBE status for maximum visibility.

6️⃣ SFJ Study Hubs & Nevada Strategy Sessions

Pair this Nevada hub with my exam prep, OSHA/safety, and certification coaching to build a full “enter, stabilize, and scale” plan for your business in Nevada.

• NV Business & Law Exam Prep – contracts, liens, bonding, and project management aligned to Nevada rules.
• Trade-Specific Estimating (Electrical / HVAC / Plumbing / GC) – using Nevada plan sets, specs, and bid forms.
• ESB / DBE / Procurement Roadmap – which certifications to pursue first and how they connect to NevadaEPro and NDOT work.