FY2025 Statewide Wildfire Declaration for Feeding Emergency

This is a statewide procurement exemption request file issued by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for the purchase of Emergency Winter Feed for wildlife. The agency has requested an exemption from competitive bidding to expedite the procurement process during a wildlife feeding emergency. The solicitation was posted on November 3, 2025, with a response deadline of November 6, 2025. The procurement is managed through Idaho's IPRO (Idaho Purchasing and Receiving Online) system. No specific quantities, site visits, bidders' meetings, or contract award dates are identified in the available documentation. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the file.

The file does not establish explicit pricing terms, budget ranges, or funding source information. No incumbent vendors, set-asides, or vendor restrictions are identified. The exemption from competition is entirely discretionary and subject to approval by the Department of Purchasing (DOP) Administrator, with no appeal rights granted to suppliers. The procurement is designed to provide flexibility for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to quickly secure winter feed resources for wildlife populations during emergency conditions. Suppliers are invited to submit supporting or contradictory information regarding the practicality or disadvantage of conducting a competitive bidding process, with submissions required through the IPRO Supplier Attachments section or by email to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov prior to the November 6, 2025 closing deadline.