BNO - Submersible pumps(2 each)

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has submitted a request for a brand name exemption to procure two Gould submersible pumps through the state's procurement process. This exemption request, if approved, would allow the agency to specify Gould as the sole acceptable brand and eliminate consideration of alternative or substitute products from competing suppliers. The procurement was posted on May 14, 2026, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026. Suppliers are invited to submit information that either supports or contradicts the agency's claim that Gould is the only brand capable of meeting the department's specific business requirements. All submissions must be made through the Idaho Procurement Request Online (IPRO) system by attaching documentation in the Supplier Attachments section or by emailing purchasing@adm.idaho.gov prior to the May 19, 2026 closing date. The final decision regarding the brand name exemption remains at the sole discretion of the Department of Administration (DOP) Administrator, and suppliers have no right to appeal this determination.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to particular vendor categories, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements are noted in the opportunity documentation. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range for this two-unit equipment purchase has been disclosed in the publicly available information. The exemption process is designed to ensure transparency in procurement decisions, allowing interested suppliers the opportunity to provide relevant information that may influence the Administrator's evaluation of whether Gould submersible pumps are truly the sole option meeting the agency's operational needs.