Custom Headache Rack

The State of Idaho's Division of Purchasing has issued multiple solicitations involving vehicle leases and custom headache rack procurement across Canyon County. The primary procurement consists of two distinct but related opportunities: an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Information Technology Services (ITS) vehicle leases and a Request for Quotation (RFQ263) for custom headache racks for the Idaho Department of Fish & Game. The vehicle lease ITB seeks to procure a combination of mid-size to large All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and Front Wheel Drive or AWD Cargo Vans over a five-year period, with varying vehicle quantities each year (8 vehicles in year one, scaling to 4-8 vehicles in subsequent years). The headache rack RFQ specifically requires twelve custom-built racks for ten Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks and two Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks, with precise specifications including a 3,000-pound weight support capacity, custom vehicle fitting, and black powder coating. The ITB for vehicle leases requires electronic submission through IPRO by the closing date, with award determined by the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost. The headache rack RFQ mandates electronic quotation submission via IPRO or email, with award going to the vendor whose quotation best serves the state's interests.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The solicitations appear open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting technical specifications and insurance requirements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability ($1,000,000), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000), workers compensation, and additional insured status for the State of Idaho. While specific budget ranges were not comprehensively outlined, the vehicle lease ITB indicates a multi-year commitment with monthly lease payments, and the headache rack RFQ requires vendors to provide unit pricing for the custom fabrications. The vehicle lease opportunity suggests potential total contract value could range between $500,000 to $1,000,000 over the five-year period, depending on specific vehicle configurations and lease rates. No incumbent vendor information was prominently disclosed in the available documentation. Both solicitations include standard state contract terms, requiring compliance with Idaho statutes, maintenance of required licenses, and adherence to state purchasing regulations.