Highway high density overlay plywood

The State of Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ 376) for the procurement of Highway High Density Overlay (HDO) Plywood for highway sign applications. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide 4 ft. x 10 ft. and 4 ft. x 8 ft. HDO panels, with an estimated total quantity of 792 sheets. Key deliverables include high-quality plywood meeting specific technical requirements, with a mandatory one-year warranty and delivery within 30 calendar days after order receipt. Vendors must submit their fully burdened total cost FOB destination, including all costs to meet requirements, and provide documentation demonstrating that their offered items meet the RFQ specifications. The evaluation will be based on the lowest cost per line item, with ITD reserving the right to make multiple awards per manufacturer. The RFQ was posted on February 26, 2024, with proposals due by April 5, 2024, and vendors must submit their quotes electronically via IPRO or email.

The contract opportunity includes specific restrictions and compliance requirements for potential vendors. Notably, vendors must certify they are not owned or operated by the government of China, as mandated by Idaho Code section 67-2359. Additionally, vendors must disclose any abortion-related activities under the state's Disclosure of Abortion Related Matters Act. Insurance requirements are stringent, with vendors needing to provide commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage, with the State of Idaho named as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes vendor responsibility and compliance. The contract will be administered by the Idaho Transportation Department, serving Ada County, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum order quantity. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the procurement documents, leaving the potential contract value open-ended based on agency needs.