EFC - IDFG Database support and mtce 9-15-2026.pdf

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Exemption from Competition - EFC

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Form ID 23771

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Year

Requestor Information

Agency Name* Idaho Fish and Game

Agency Acronym*

IDFG

Requestor Name* Eric Wagner

Phone* 208-287-2815

E-mail* eric.wagner@idfg.idaho.gov

Property Being Purchased:* Data base support and maintenance.

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Type of Exemption Check all that apply

Type of Exemption*

A solicitation has been completed and my Agency wishes to award contracts to multiple vendors for the same or smilar property (Multiple Award Authorization)

My Agency wishes to administer or award a solicitation at a dollar amount above its normal Delegated Purchasing Authority (Limited/One-Time DPA)

The property required is available on one or more open contracts, but my Agency wishes to purchase from a different vendor. (Note: if total value is over $10,000, Agency must also check the box for exemption from competition if requesting to pruchase from a specific vendor). (Utilization of Open Contract).

A solicitation is being developed (by my Agency under its DPA or in conjunction with DOP) and my Agency wishes to limit responses to a specific manufacturer/brand name (I.e. no substitutions). (Note: this option assumes that multiple vendors can offer the identified brand name; otherwise, select the option for exemption from competition to request a Sole Source Authorization (Brand Name Only)

A solicitation has been completed and there is a need to negotiate with one or more vendors. (Authorization to Negotiate)

My Agency is seeking to purchase directly from an identified vendor without completing a solicitation OR wishes to perform a level of competition that is less formal than would typically be required. (Various exemptions-additional questions to follow) mailto:eric.wagner@idfg.idaho.gov

Additional Questions*

There is an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare (Emergency Purchase Authorization)

The required property can only be procured from a single supplier (sole manufacturer and distributor) (Sole Source Authorization)

There is an existing Policy Directive on the DOP website which requires authorization to be utilized (Utilization of Policy Directive)

It would be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous to complete the required competitive process under the circumstances (Exemption from Competition)

Exemption from Competition

IDAPA 38.05.01.042.05 provides that the administrator may exempt an acquisition from competitive procurement if the administrator determines that bidding is impractical, disadvantageous or unreasonable under the circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to:

special market conditions; property requiring special contracting procedures due to uniqueness; and services for which competitive solicitation procedures are impractical.

Proposed Supplier* Enter Unknown if supplier is not known

WSP USA, Inc

Duration*

One-Time purchase Ongoing

Anticipated Total Cost* $25,000.00

Background* Describe the circumstances

Dustin Ford is a fisheries biologist and Program Manager with WSP and has worked with IDFG on various fisheries projects for nearly 25 years.

He's been supporting the Lake Pend Oreille BPA program for the past 2 years on building and maintaining our field database.

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Justification* Why would the competition be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous under the circumstances?

Dustin designed and built our database, so he knows the system inside and out. That institutional knowledge would be difficult and time-consuming for someone else to replace. He has extensive experience building similar fisheries databases, including the Kootenai River White Sturgeon and Burbot databases used by IDFG and our partners. Dustin understands both the technical side of the database and the fisheries work it supports, which makes it much easier to develop practical solutions and implement changes quickly. He also works with several of our project partners including Avista, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and the British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship – which helps ensure data sharing and collaboration go smoothly across programs.

Description* Describe the extent to which competition is possible

Due to the long running history of working with Dustin Ford and his custom-built database, it would be unreasonable and disadvantageous to complete a competitive solicitation for the ongoing services required. The expected cost for yearly maintenance is $15-25k per year.

Agency Certification*

The information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge,and supports the need for a direct procurement of the described goods or services, in the best interest of the State.

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Agency Representative* Date of Submittal* 2026-09-14 https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/38/380501.pdf

Approval - EFC

Administrator Intends to approve (pending legal notice).*

Yes No

Optional Posting?* This exemption will be sent for posting before final approval.

Yes No

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Support & Maintenance

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Date Time* 2026-09-15