(1) In response to a solicitation issued pursuant to section 67-9208, Idaho Code, a vendor seeking to supply the property solicited shall submit a bid in a manner prescribed by rule.
(2)  To enhance small business bidding opportunities, the administrator shall seek a minimum of three (3) bids from vendors having a significant Idaho economic presence as defined in section 67-2349, Idaho Code.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-9209

  • Administrator: means the administrator of the division of purchasing as created by section 67-9204, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • Bid: means a written offer to perform a contract to sell or otherwise supply property in response to a solicitation. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • Property: means goods, services, parts, supplies and equipment, both tangible and intangible, including, but not limited to, designs, plans, programs, systems, techniques and any rights or interests in such property. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • Solicitation: means an invitation to bid, a request for proposal or a request for quote issued pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of procuring property. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • Vendor: means a person or entity capable of supplying property to the state. See Idaho Code 67-9203
(3)  All bids received shall be opened at the time and place specified in the solicitation. The bids shall be opened in public view, and a record of each bid shall then and there be made. The administrator shall have the right to reject any and all bids pursuant to rules established for the division.