EFC - Monitoring Building Automation Control System

The Idaho Department of Administration is seeking a one-time exemption to procure a Monitoring Building Automation Control System from ATS Inland, with a total contract value of $52,012. The procurement specifically targets a maintenance agreement to ensure continuous monitoring of cooling and heating systems, with on-call troubleshooting and repair services. The contract opportunity was posted on August 6, 2024, with an initial due date of August 9, 2024, though Amendment 1 extended the close date to October 19. The technical proposal requires vendors to provide detailed information about their qualifications, approach, and ability to address potential obstacles in managing the building automation control system. Key deliverables include remote desktop management for technicians to access end-users' PCs for troubleshooting and servicing. Vendors must submit a comprehensive technical proposal limited to 8 total pages, covering company qualifications, transition plan, potential challenges, and service delivery strategies.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement appears to be a direct, single-source exemption specifically targeting ATS Inland as the preferred vendor due to time constraints and existing system familiarity. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or mandatory small business participation. The contract is structured as a one-year maintenance agreement with the potential for future competitive bidding, as the Department of Administration is simultaneously working on developing a full Invitation to Bid for future procurement cycles. The total contract value is relatively modest at $52,012, suggesting this is a targeted, specialized procurement focused on maintaining critical building automation infrastructure. No additional details are provided about alternative vendors, current infrastructure, or potential integration requirements beyond the stated need for remote monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.