IDFG EFC - Emergency Winter Feed.pdf
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This document is a Request Form for Exemption from Competition (EFC) submitted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) to the state Division of Purchasing (DOP). The agency is requesting approval to procure emergency winter feed for wildlife without completing a competitive bidding process. The exemption request was submitted on October 20, 2025, with a posted date of November 3, 2025, and a supplier response deadline of November 6, 2025. The IDFG proposes a one-time purchase with an anticipated total cost of $700,000.00. The procurement is being conducted through the state's IPRO system, and the requestor is Eric Wagner (eric.wagner@idfg.idaho.gov, 208-287-2815).
The IDFG justifies the exemption from competition by asserting that the unpredictability of winter severity, timing, geographic distribution, and quantity requirements, combined with the need for timely feed delivery, make competitive bidding impractical and disadvantageous. The agency commits to contacting no less than two to three local vendors depending on geographic location and documenting all contact attempts with potential suppliers. No specific supplier has been identified at this stage. Supporting documentation includes the exemption justification and the FY2025 Statewide Wildfire Declaration for Feeding Emergency. The DOP Administrator intends to approve the request pending legal notice, with the exemption to be posted for public review before final approval. Suppliers are invited to submit information supporting or contradicting the exemption claim through the IPRO system or by emailing purchasing@adm.idaho.gov prior to the November 6, 2025 deadline.
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Request Form to Division of Purchasing (DOP)
Exemption from Competition - EFC
If you have any questions please contact us at DOPHelpDesk@adm.idaho.gov
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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: * Emergency Feed
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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
Unkown
Duration *
One-Time purchase Ongoing
Anticipated Total Cost * $700,000.00
Background * Describe the circumstances
IDFG is requesting approval from the state Division of Purchasing (DOP), for the Exemption from Competition for the purchase of feed as detailed in the attachments.
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Justification * Why would the competition be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous under the circumstances?
Due to the difficulty in predicting the severity of winter conditions, when, where, quantity needed, and local availability of feed, and in addition to providing feed in a timely manner, IDFG feels that it is impractical, disadvantageous, or unreasonable to conduct the bidding process. Please see attachments.
Description * Describe the extent to which competition is possible
IDFG will make every effort to contact no less than 2-3 local vendors, depending on geographic location and number of vendors within a reasonable distance. IDFG Purchasing will document and maintain all attempts to contact vendors for quotes for the purchase of feed that is directly related to this exemption request.
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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Exemption From Competition - IDFG - Winter Feed.pdf 236.85KB
FY2025 Statewide Wildfire Declaration fo Feeding Emergency_Signed.pdf 92.51KB
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Agency Representative * Date of Submittal * 2025-10-20 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
Notes Public View
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Maximum File Size 250 MB
Date Time * 2025-10-31
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