IDOC - Urine Analysis Testing - Request Form to Division of Purchasing (DOP).pdf

Request Form to Division of Purchasing (DOP)

Exemption from Competition - EFC

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Requestor Information

Agency Name * Idaho Department of Correction

Agency Acronym *

IDOC

Requestor Name * Destinie Hart

Phone * 208-658-2176

E-mail * dhart@idoc.idaho.gov

Property Being Purchased: * Urine Analysis Testing

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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:dhart@idoc.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

AverHealth

Duration *

One-Time purchase Ongoing

Anticipated Total Cost * $60,000.00

Background * Describe the circumstances

IDOC's contracted UA vendor in Probation and Parole District 2 was unable to fulfill the contract and the contract has been discontinued. IDOC is in immediate need of a UA provider in District 2.

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

IDOC would like this temporary contract to end in Oct 2025, aligning with the timeline of the other district UA contracts, with the intent to release an ITB soliciting a statewide provider rather than separate providers by district in order to streamline our processes and provide testing consistency across the state. IDOC requests an exemption from competition to use AverHealth in District 2 (this vendor is also contracted in districts 1, 6, and 7) at a rate of $18.95/test where tests are performed at IDOC facilities by AverHealth staff. Due to the need for a shorter-term contract, the benefit of a vendor familiar with IDOC processes, and the urgency of establishing a vendor in District 2 to maintain order and safety, IDOC requests your consideration of this one-time exemption.

Description * Describe the extent to which competition is possible

By the time a new ITB had been released and a contract awarded, it would be nearing the time that IDOC will release an ITB for a statewide UA vendor to serve all districts.

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 * 2025-04-18 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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Date Time * 2025-04-18