BNO - Panametric Transport PT900 ultrasonic flow meters
Cancelled State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1314
- State
- Idaho
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- UNSPSC code
Opportunity details come from sms-idaho-prd.tam.inforgov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Idaho Military Division is seeking an exemption from competitive bidding for the procurement of food supplies for Idaho Youth Challenge students. This exemption request allows the agency to potentially procure the necessary food items through a limited or non-competitive process, subject to approval by the Department of Purchasing (DOP) Administrator. The specific deliverables involve providing meals and food provisions to support the Idaho Youth Challenge program participants. The Idaho state government has posted this opportunity on April 29, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 4, 2026, allowing suppliers five days to submit relevant information regarding the exemption request. Interested parties are invited to provide documentation that either supports or contradicts the agency's claim that competitive procurement would be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous under the circumstances. All submissions must be made through the IPRO system's Supplier Attachments section or emailed to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov prior to the May 4, 2026 deadline. It is important to note that the exemption approval remains entirely discretionary with the DOP Administrator, and suppliers have no appeal rights regarding the final decision.
The contract opportunity does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the posted materials. Similarly, no award value or budget range is disclosed in this exemption request notice. The posting does not reference existing infrastructure or technology requirements that would necessitate integration with current systems. This exemption process is transparent in nature, allowing the business community to review the Idaho Military Division's rationale and submit counterarguments or supporting evidence before the Administrator makes a final determination on whether to proceed with a non-competitive procurement.
Opportunity text
The Idaho Department of Water Resources has requested a brand name exemption for the purchase of Panametric Transport PT900 ultrasonic flow meters. If approved, a brand name exemption allows an agency to specify one brand name only in a procurement and to eliminate bids for any alternate or substitute property. Brand name exemptions are at the discretion of the DOP Administrator. In the interest of transparency, DOP is offering suppliers the opportunity to review this requested exemption and provide relevant information. The decision remains discretionary, and suppliers have no right to appeal the Administrator's decision. Suppliers are invited to provide information that may help the DOP Administrator make a decision regarding this brand name exemption. Please review the Agency's request, attached in the Buyer Attachment section of IPRO. You are invited to provide information that may help support or contradict the claim that the named brand is the only brand that can meet the agency's business needs. Submit your information by attaching it in the Supplier Attachments section of IPRO and submitting your response or emailing purchasing@adm.idaho.gov. To be considered by the Administrator, all information must be submitted prior to the closing date and time listed in IPRO.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IDWR - Ultrasonic flow meter 4-29-2026.pdf | ||
| TransPort PT900 Spec Sheet.pdf | ||
| Flow Meter Justification Memo.docx | DOCX document |
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