(1) LPG Trailer-Mounted Prover System

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) Event 396 to procure a mobile liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) calibration trailer system for the Bureau of Weights and Measures. The specific procurement includes one 25-gallon and one 100-gallon stainless steel prover, designed to verify commercial LPG meter systems for accuracy and compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 specifications. The mobile unit must be fully contained, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant, and capable of being towed by a 1/2 ton truck, powered by a 110V, 20A electric pump and motor combination. The trailer must meet NIST Handbook 105-4 standards and include specific technical requirements such as a steel frame, diamond plate decking, and leveling jacks. Vendor questions are due by April 29, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM Mountain Time, with final quotes due by May 8, 2024 at 4:59:59 PM Mountain Time. The selected vendor must provide a minimum 12-month manufacturer's warranty and deliver the prover trailer within thirty (30) days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Award will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor with the lowest total cost as submitted through the LUMA system.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly stated in the documentation. The contract appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is specifically for Ada County and will serve the Idaho State Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Weights and Measures. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation coverage, with minimum policy limits and requirements that insurers be rated A-VII or better. The State of Idaho, ISDA, and its divisions must be listed as additional insured on liability policies. Although a specific contract value is not detailed, the procurement involves a sophisticated mobile calibration system with precise technical requirements. Vendors must input their fully-burdened quote into the LUMA system and respond to all mandatory prerequisites and questions, indicating the state's comprehensive approach to vendor selection and contract management.