Snow Pusher

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ461) for the procurement of a Snow Pusher, specifically seeking one Snow Wolf QuattroPlowHD 170 Snow Pusher or an equivalent product. The solicitation is primarily focused on Latah County and Roberts City, with delivery required to the ITD District 6 location in Rigby, Idaho within 365 days of the order. Vendors must be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the proposed Snow Pusher model and provide comprehensive documentation including a price sheet, signature page, warranty documentation, and product specifications. The evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and lowest total cost, with the ITD reserving the right to evaluate or make an award in the best interest of the state. The solicitation was posted on April 5, 2024, with proposals due by April 18, 2024, and vendors must submit their documents either electronically through the IPRO system or via email to the solicitation contact.

The procurement includes several unique restrictions and requirements, notably a mandatory disclosure under Idaho Code 67-2359 certifying that the contractor is not owned or operated by the government of China. Vendors must also provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with policies naming the State of Idaho and its agencies as additional insureds. The contract includes a specific Idaho Disclosure of Abortion Related Matters Acknowledgement, requiring contractors to disclose any involvement in abortion-related activities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the solicitation includes rigorous compliance requirements. The contract allows for termination by either party with 90 days' written notice and includes a standard deliverable acceptance process. Though specific award value was not disclosed, the procurement is for a single Snow Pusher with detailed technical specifications and performance expectations.