Intrastate Outbound Freight Delivery

The Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) Event 106 for intrastate outbound freight delivery services, specifically seeking a single contractor to manage the distribution of distilled spirits, retail supplies, display materials, equipment, and furniture/fixtures from its Boise distribution center to 172 retail stores statewide. The project requires minimum delivery quantities of 400 pounds per delivery, with no maximum limit, and involves managing current delivery volumes of approximately 5,600 cases daily across 12-13 trailers, totaling roughly 1.4 million 9-liter cases annually. Potential contractors must demonstrate extensive experience with statewide freight contracts, proficiency in managing similar delivery distances, and expertise in delivering controlled freight like alcohol. Proposals will be evaluated on technical capabilities, including reliability of pickup and delivery schedules, route efficiency, order accuracy, and inventory loss minimization. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 14, 2023, and proposal submissions due by October 19, 2023. The initial contract term is six years, with potential for two additional two-year renewals, extending the potential contract period to ten years.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents, and the solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. The ITN does not indicate an incumbent contractor, suggesting this may be a new or re-competed contract. The proposed contract has a comprehensive pricing structure that includes fixed charges, stop charges, variable mileage rates, and miscellaneous hourly rates, with offerors expected to provide fully-burdened rates covering all operational expenses. While exact award values are not explicitly stated, the current distribution volume suggests a significant annual contract value, with expectations of potential growth as Idaho's population increases. Contractors must be prepared to potentially implement additional shifts or weekend operations to accommodate increasing product distribution. The pricing model includes provisions for fuel surcharge adjustments and requires offerors to provide detailed cost proposals that account for equipment, drivers, management, and other operational expenses.